NEC Project Manager Vacancy
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
About the Role:
Our client in the North East is urgently seeking an experienced NEC Project Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of major highways and public realm projects. This is a critical appointment to support the successful delivery of high-value schemes already in construction while preparing for a new pipeline of works due to launch in the spring.
This position requires someone who is highly experienced in NEC contract management, confident leading on-site operations, and able to drive projects forward at pace. You will be the go-to project lead, responsible for contractual, commercial, technical, and coordination aspects from inception to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
·Lead the full lifecycle delivery of various highways schemes under NEC contracts.
·Manage all NEC contract administration including early warnings, compensation events, programme updates, and contractual communications.
·Provide strong on-site project leadership, monitoring progress, quality, safety, and contractor performance.
·Act as the primary client representative on site, ensuring smooth coordination between project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
·Produce and oversee project planning, schedule tracking, and risk management activities.
·Manage progress reporting, cost monitoring, and commercial controls.
·Coordinate with internal teams, external partners, and third parties to resolve issues and maintain programme integrity.
·Offer day-to-day civil engineering support and guidance to the wider service team.
·Ensure schemes are delivered to design, specification, budget, and programme requirements.
About You:
·Proven background as a Project Manager delivering significant infrastructure, highways, or public realm schemes.
·Strong, hands-on NEC contract management expertise is essential.
·NEC accreditation (or working towards) is highly desirable.
·Experience managing live construction environments and leading on-site project delivery.
·Skilled in commercial management, contract administration, and progress / cost reporting.
·Proactive and able to embed yourself within the project team on site. xgikmsk
·Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple stakeholders.
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