Copy of Copy of NEC Project Manager Defence All Levels

About the Role

The primary purpose of the role is to lead project‑management commissions, taking full responsibility for end‑to‑end service delivery, and to support major commissions by overseeing specific aspects of delivery. You will ensure client objectives are met while delivering on time, within budget and to the required quality standards, and you will help clients transition to Net Zero and adopt more sustainable practices. • Lead end‑to‑end delivery of project management commissions. • Support major commissions by overseeing specific service delivery aspects. • Ensure projects meet client objectives, schedule, budget and quality standards. • Assist clients in transitioning to Net Zero and enhancing sustainability. • Manage multiple stakeholders within NEC contractual frameworks. • Apply CDM and site health‑and‑safety knowledge relevant to NEC contracts. • Obtain and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC) as a sole UK national.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸project management
• ▸service oversight
• ▸schedule management
• ▸sustainability
• ▸stakeholder management
• ▸health & safety

What You Bring

We are seeking Project Managers to join our expanding Bristol Defence Infrastructure business, supporting construction infrastructure projects and programmes across the South/South‑West and nationally. Candidates must be sole UK nationals able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC) due to the sensitive nature of the work. The role suits professionals from Defence, Rail, Water/Utilities or Highways backgrounds with proven experience in complex projects, and NEC accreditation is preferred. Project sizes typically range from £1 million to £10 million, with larger scopes when acting in a supporting capacity. Applicants need a minimum of five years’ experience focused on NEC contracts and expertise in NEC, JCT or FIDIC contract administration. Exceptional verbal, presentation and written communication skills, self‑motivation, strategic problem‑solving abilities and experience managing multiple stakeholders within NEC frameworks are essential. Knowledge of CDM and site health‑and‑safety requirements as they relate to NEC contracts is also required. A degree in an infrastructure or construction‑related subject is required, with chartered or professional membership (ICE, APM, RICS etc.) preferred. Successful candidates must obtain and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC), and eligibility may be affected by birthplace, nationality or residency. • Provide at least 5 years experience with NEC contracts and contract administration (NEC/JCT/FIDIC). • Demonstrate exceptional verbal, presentation and written communication skills. • Hold a degree in infrastructure or construction; chartered status (ICE, APM, RICS) preferred.

Requirements

• ▸nec
• ▸5+ years
• ▸degree
• ▸chartered
• ▸security clearance
• ▸communication

Benefits

Turner & Townsend offers hybrid working that balances office, site and remote tasks, with an expectation of spending around 60 % of time on client sites or company offices, subject to business needs. This flexible approach supports collaboration, learning and the creation of high‑quality work while respecting work‑life balance.

Work Environment

Hybrid