NEC Project Manager – Highways & Infrastructure

Overview

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As a NEC Project Manager at WSP, you will lead a variety of highways and infrastructure projects for our client in Gloucestershire. You will join our team at the start of WSP’s long-term professional services contract with Gloucestershire County Council (GCC). Under this arrangement, we work from the client’s office, directly supporting their teams and delivering shared objectives. Your time will predominantly be on Construction Sites with occasional visits to GCC offices at Shire Hall, Gloucester.

You will work within a team of established professionals with in-depth knowledge of highways construction in the county, supported by colleagues from across WSP who provide additional resources and specialist expertise to deliver high quality services. GCC is investing in highways upgrades, including bridges and geotechnical programmes; the Council has secured funding for active travel and major projects such as the Gloucestershire Cycle Spine and the M5 Junction 10 project (£250m).

As a NEC Project Manager, you will discharge duties under the NEC Contract while leading on-site Supervisors and Quantity Surveyors, verify that work aligns with the Contract and Works Scope, and manage Defects, Early Warnings and Compensation Events. If you have a passion for NEC contract management, project leadership, and delivering projects that make a real difference, we’d like to hear from you.

• Lead NEC contract administration and project management processes, ensuring compliance with NEC4 requirements and best practice.
• Act as Project Manager under NEC contracts, issuing instructions, managing early warnings, and maintaining accurate records.
• Prioritise client satisfaction by building strong relationships with GCC, Contractors and fostering collaboration with colleagues for effective delivery.
• Manage resources effectively (including remote teams) to meet fluctuating workloads.
• Work with clients and design teams to deliver compliant designs on time, within budget, and in line with H&S, CDM, QA, and technical review requirements.
• Produce project control reports and maintain robust programme management.
• Agree commercial position on projects, including forecasting and cost control.
• Ensure invoicing is undertaken in accordance with the Contract.

• Proven experience in the Highways/Infrastructure sector, with a strong background in NEC contract management.
• Experience in managing NEC contract processes, including early warnings, compensation events, and programme updates.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Construction Design Management (CDM) 2015 and associated duties.
• Financial and commercial awareness, with experience in project and resource management.
• NEC4 accreditation or qualification highly desirable.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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