NEC Project Manager

Reference

TS069

London, minimum of 3 days a week in the office

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NEC Project Manager

London

NUVIA UK’s Technical Services & Consulting department is fast‑growing with hybrid opportunities available across the country. We are building a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferable.

• Act as NEC Project Manager for assurance contracts across the CWP Independent Assurance Framework.
• Administer contracts in accordance with NEC processes, ensuring all actions are issued within required timescales.
• Manage compensation events, early warnings, programme submissions, contract changes and contractual correspondence to defined timelines.
• Maintain auditable contract records and ensure contractual compliance across all suppliers, likely via CEMAR.
• Ensure contractual obligations are consistently applied across multiple assurance providers and commissions.
• Develop and implement proportionate contract management processes, procedures and guidance supporting Phase 2 assurance delivery.
• Establish clear interfaces between the Independent Assurance Team, SZC Commercial Team and assurance suppliers, defining roles, responsibilities and governance arrangements required for effective contract administration.
• Ensure contractual processes align with the wider TOC governance, assurance and decision‑making framework.
• Drive standardisation where appropriate whilst accommodating supplier‑specific contractual arrangements.
• Provide contractual advice to the TOC Independent Assurance Lead.
• Work closely with SZC Commercial teams, supporting commercial decision‑making relating to assurance commissions, supplier performance and contractual risk.
• Ensure governance forums receive timely and accurate information relating to contractual matters.
• Identify emerging contractual risks and ensure these are appropriately escalated and managed.
• Develop effective working relationships with assurance suppliers and SZC Commercial representatives.
• Promote collaborative behaviours whilst maintaining contractual discipline and compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance and contractual commitments, supporting timely resolution of issues.
• Ensure contractual matters do not delay or adversely impact assurance activities or governance decision‑making.

• Effective administration of assurance service contracts.
• Compliance with NEC contractual requirements and timescales.
• Development and implementation of contract management processes supporting assurance delivery, reporting, KPIs, etc.
• Identification and management of contractual risks and issues.
• Maintaining contractual readiness to support assurance activities across the TOC portfolio.
• The role is not accountable for assurance findings, governance decisions or technical assurance outcomes.

• Minimum 15 years’ experience delivering NEC suite of contracts on major infrastructure, construction or capital programmes.
• Extensive experience administering multi‑million‑pound NEC contracts on behalf of clients, including the use of CEMAR.
• NEC Accredited Project Manager (or equivalent NEC accreditation).
• Demonstrable experience operating within complex multi‑supplier environments.
• Strong understanding of governance, commercial management and programme delivery controls.
• Experience developing and implementing contract management processes and procedures.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills.
• Desirables
  • Experience with in regulated infrastructure programmes such as Nuclear.
  • Experience working within programme management, assurance or governance environments.

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes:
  Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• After 1 year of service.

Nuvia – a subsidiary of VINCI construction – is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance‑driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.