NEC Project Manager - UK Wide

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Jacobs have a number of projects either at the procurement or construction stages which are to be procured under the NEC form of Contract. Opportunities exist within Transportation Project Services, Programmes & Advisory, Cities & Places (Buildings) or our Water sectors but with occasional support to other disciplines, particularly around the application of Jacobs NEC Professional Services Contract. The work spans the UK & Irish markets and you can be based out of any of our main hubs across the UK, but ideally commutable to London, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham or Glasgow.

The NEC Project Manager is responsible for impartial contract administration. Any prospective candidates should have experience of leading with a collaborative nature. Engaging a team whilst generating a collaborative nature is a key component when advising clients on the procurement and operation of Contracts; candidates should have experience of working in this way. Lead project teams in supporting functions, including the Supervisor and their team who will oversee the compliance of the works with the Contract, cost controllers where ‘open book’ audit is required, and planners for the analysis of Contractor programmes.

Scope Development: Experience in developing Scope and other Contract documentation in collaboration with Design teams is a must for any prospective candidates. Furthermore, assisting in tendering processes under relevant regulations would be desirable.

Pre-Contract Administration: Candidates should have experience in administering the contract as a manager and an agent of the Employer; this should include significant understanding of the Works Information (NEC3) / Scope (NEC4).

Construction Phase Administration: Construction phase administration experience in terms of giving instructions to vary the works (giving early warning of any risks or delays), the implementation of Compensation Events (CE’s) (including making assessments of CE’s – both time and cost) and responding to issues within the deadlines dictated by NEC is key to the successful completion of the role. Further, key experience should be in; the setting up of Contract Data, the auditing of Contractors accounts and records on Target Cost Contracts and the approval of Contractors submitted Programme. Experience in assessment of the programme (understanding float, time risk allowances concurrency, logic links, Key Dates, programming software) and making decisions based on such is also desirable.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or another built environment subject.
• Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional institution and Accredited NEC Project Manager or Supervisor (NECReg).
• Ability to manage change and uncertainty while maintaining positive relationships with Clients, Contractors and internal teams and balance time, quality and cost to meet Client expectations.
• Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large (at least £20 million construction value or equivalent) and complex construction projects, under NEC contracts.

Jacobs, we’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

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