Reference
TS069
Travel
London, minimum of 3 days a week in the office
Arrangement
Staffed
Position
NEC Project Manager
Location
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.
The Role
- 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.
Accountabilities
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
- 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 within regulated infrastructure programmes such as Nuclear.
- Experience working within programme management, assurance or governance environments.
Employee Staff Benefits
- 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.
NEC Project Manager employer: NUVIA
NUVIA is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a supportive work culture where experienced professionals mentor less experienced consultants. With a hybrid working model, competitive benefits such as a private medical scheme, share scheme, and generous annual leave, NUVIA fosters a rewarding environment for those passionate about safety in the nuclear sector.
