Job Description
NEC Project Manager
As a NEC Project Manager at WSP, you will take the lead in managing a variety of highways and infrastructure projects for clients across the South West region. You will work within a team of established professionals with an in‑depth knowledge of highways construction, and be supported by colleagues from across WSP who provide additional resources and specialist expertise to deliver high‑quality services. Our clients are investing heavily in maintaining and improving their highways network; you will play a vital role by discharging duties under the NEC Contract while working with and leading on‑site supervisors and quantity surveyors. Your time will predominantly be on construction sites with visits to WSP’s Exeter office to liaise with our design teams.
Your Responsibilities
- 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 clients and 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.
What We’re Looking For
- 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.
Benefits
- Hybrid working policy: work from home up to two days a week with occasional collaboration in modern offices across the UK.
- WSP My Hour: take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time.
- Part‑time and flexible working arrangements, option to purchase additional leave, and use of bank holiday entitlement as suitable.
- Health & wellbeing support: access to Virtual GP service, Thrive programme, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support package.
- Ongoing development and training opportunities, including mentoring, training, and chartership support.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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