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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing NEC4 ECC contracts, ensuring compliance with National Highways requirements while delivering major infrastructure projects. Capable of providing commercial and contractual advice, managing risks, and mentoring junior staff within a collaborative environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
NEC4 Project Manager AccreditationChartered Engineer or Chartered SurveyorExperience Managing Major Infrastructure Schemes Valued at £200m+Strong Commercial AcumenDelivery at Competent to Specialist Level under NEC Competency Framework
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Hard Skills
Contract AdministrationRisk ManagementCompensation Event AssessmentProgramme ManagementPayment CertificationTechnical ComplianceDesign Development IntegrationStakeholder ManagementNEC Principles ApplicationInfrastructure Project Delivery
Soft Skills
Impartial Decision-MakingMentoringRelationship BuildingCommunicationContinuous Improvement
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or EquivalentCurrent NEC4 Project Manager AccreditationCEngMRICSFRICS
Industry Keywords
NEC4 ECC ContractsNational HighwaysCommercial Risk ManagementInfrastructure ProjectsContractual Notices
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Act as the named Project Manager under NEC4 ECC contracts, administering contracts in compliance with NEC4 conditions and National Highways amendments
- Undertake Early Warning management and Risk Reduction Meetings
- Assess and determine Compensation Events
- Accept programmes and manage time
- Assess and certify payments and manage final account processes
- Issue contractual notices, acceptances and decisions
- Act impartially in accordance with NEC principles and professional obligations
- Deliver major infrastructure projects and programmes within scope, budget, programme, compliance and governance requirements
- Manage commercial risk and change using NEC mechanisms
- Provide commercial and contractual advice to senior stakeholders
- Ensure value for money and protection of client and project objectives
- Apply engineering or surveying knowledge to design and technical solution analysis
- Integrate design development into NEC decision-making, programme acceptance and Compensation Event assessment
- Ensure technical compliance 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
- Contribute to continuous improvement of NEC capability and best practice
- Maintain relationships with National Highways, contractors, designers and stakeholders
- Maintain site presence 2–3 days per week
- Represent Arcadis on site and at senior stakeholder forums
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Chartered Engineer or Chartered Surveyor (CEng, MRICS, FRICS or equivalent)
- Current NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation
- 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 of 3 days per week
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships
Benefits
Comp & perks- Skills-based career development approach
- Meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions
- Equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging commitment
- Great place to work and employer-of-choice focus