NEC Project Manager

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.

Everyone has an important role to play.

With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description: We are looking for Senior Project Managers / Associate Project Managers with strong NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC)

to act as NEC4 Accredited Project Managers on National Highways major infrastructure schemes.

The role holder will operate at Competent to Specialist level, as defined by the NEC Competency Framework (Version 1, 2022), and will be responsible for the full administration of NEC4 ECC contracts, including all decisions, acceptances, assessments, notices, and certification required under the contract and National Highways amendments.

The role requires the ability to perform all NEC4 Project Manager functions without supervision, while supervising and mentoring less experienced staff, and acting impartially to achieve project objectives on high-value, strategically significant schemes (£200m+)

Role accountabilities:

Act as the named Project Manager under NEC4 ECC contracts, administering the contract in full compliance with NEC4 conditions and National Highways amendments

Independently undertake all Project Manager duties, including:

Early Warning management and Risk Reduction Meetings

Compensation Event assessment and determination

Programme acceptance and time management

Payment assessment, certification, and final account processes

Issue of contractual notices, acceptances, and decisions

Act impartially at all times, in accordance with NEC principles and professional obligations

Deliver major infrastructure projects and programmes in line with agreed scope, budget, programme, compliance, and governance requirements

Manage commercial risk and change proactively using NEC mechanisms

Provide clear, defensible commercial and contractual advice to senior stakeholders

Ensure value for money and protection of client and project objectives

Apply in-depth technical knowledge (engineering or surveying) to the analysis of design and technical solutions

Integrate design development into NEC decision-making, programme acceptance, and Compensation Event assessment

Ensure technical compliance aligns with contractual and National Highways requirements

Supervise, mentor, and support Assistant Project Managers and less experienced NEC practitioners

Provide technical assurance and NEC subject-matter leadership within the project team

Contribute to continuous improvement of NEC capability and best practice across the business

Build and maintain strong relationships with National Highways, contractors, designers, and key stakeholders

Maintain a minimum site presence of two (2) to three (3) days per week, ensuring effective on-site leadership, timely decision-making, and visibility as the NEC Project Manager

Represent Arcadis professionally on site and at senior stakeholder forums for high-profile strategic infrastructure projects

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Chartered Engineer or Chartered Surveyor (CEng, MRICS, FRICS or equivalent)

Delivery at Competent to Specialist level under the NEC Competency Framework

Significant experience undertaking the NEC4 ECC Project Manager role over a sustained period

Proven experience as named Project Manager on National Highways contracts

Experience managing major infrastructure schemes valued at £200m+

Demonstrated ability to perform NEC4 Project Manager duties without supervision

Experience supervising and developing less experienced staff

Willingness and ability to meet minimum site attendance requirements (3 days per week)

Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships

Why Arcadis?

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We believe everyone's contribution matters.

It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.

Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

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