The Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery of defined projects or work packages within a major infrastructure construction programme operating under NEC forms of contract.
Working within a client‑side or client‑representative environment, the role will manage scope, programme, cost, risk and interfaces, ensuring delivery outcomes are achieved safely, compliantly and in accordance with programme governance requirements. The Project Manager will play a key role in coordinating delivery partners, managing NEC processes and providing clear, accurate reporting to senior programme leadership.
Project Delivery & Control
- Manage the end‑to‑end delivery of assigned projects or work packages from planning through to completion and handover.
- Ensure delivery aligns with approved scope, programme, cost and quality requirements.
- Develop and maintain Project Execution Plans consistent with programme standards and governance.
NEC Contract & Commercial Management
- Manage projects in accordance with NEC principles, supporting early warnings, instructions, change and compensation event processes.
- Coordinate with commercial and cost management teams to ensure contractual and financial alignment.
- Support proactive management of programme, cost and risk in line with NEC best practice.
Programme Interfaces & Coordination
- Manage interfaces between contractors, consultants, utilities, stakeholders and adjacent work packages.
- Coordinate design, construction and commissioning activities to minimise disruption and manage dependencies.
- Chair and contribute to project and interface meetings as required.
Risk, Change & Assurance
- Maintain project risk registers and ensure mitigation measures are identified and implemented.
- Manage change control processes, ensuring impacts are assessed, recorded and approved in line with governance thresholds.
- Ensure project delivery is audit‑ready and compliant with programme assurance requirements.
Stakeholder Management & Reporting
- Act as the primary point of contact for day‑to‑day project delivery matters.
- Provide clear, concise progress reporting on schedule, cost, risk and issues.
- Escalate emerging risks or delivery issues to senior management in a timely manner.
Team & Consultant Management
- Manage and coordinate consultants and external service providers assigned to the project.
- Support effective resourcing and task allocation within the project team.
- Promote collaborative behaviours aligned with NEC and programme values.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong project management and coordination capability.
- Clear understanding of construction delivery and commercial risk.
- Structured, organised and proactive approach to issue resolution.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in complex, multi‑party programme environments.