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NEC Project Manager – Highways & Infrastructure
Manage NEC contracts and lead highways/infrastructure projects for Gloucestershire County Council.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a NEC Project Manager at WSP, you will lead a variety of highways and infrastructure projects for our client in Gloucestershire. You will join our team at the start of WSP’s long‑term professional services contract with Gloucestershire County Council (GCC). Working from the client’s office, you will directly support their teams and deliver shared objectives. Your time will be predominantly on construction sites with occasional visits to the GCC offices at Shire Hall, Gloucester. As a NEC Project Manager, you will play a vital role by discharging duties under the NEC contract while leading on‑site supervisors and quantity surveyors. You will use your construction knowledge to verify that work is delivered in accordance with the contract and works scope, and you will manage defects, early warnings and compensation events. • 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 GCC, 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.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸nec administration
- ▸project management
- ▸programme reporting
- ▸cost control
- ▸defect management
- ▸client relations
What You Bring
If you have a passion for NEC contract management, project leadership, and delivering projects that make a real difference to local communities, we would like to hear from you. We welcome candidates who are eager to contribute to community‑focused outcomes. • 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.
Requirements
- ▸nec
- ▸nec4
- ▸highways
- ▸cdm 2015
- ▸financial
- ▸project management
Benefits
What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. You will work within a team of established professionals with an in‑depth knowledge and understanding of the management of highways‑related construction in the county. You will be further supported by colleagues from across WSP who provide additional resources and specialist expertise to deliver high‑quality services.
Work Environment
Onsite