NEC Senior Project Manager - Central & Local Government

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Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description

We are on the lookout for Senior Project Managers with a strong background in the engineering and construction sector, specializing in NEC contracts, to join our Central and Local Government Real Estate team at Turner & Townsend. Your role will be pivotal in leading and managing complex projects that deliver public sector value, with a particular emphasis on the application of NEC contracts using industry best practices and standards. You will collaborate with market-leading clients and take charge of immediate commissions and large-scale projects. This is an opportune moment to become part of our dynamic business unit and advance your career.

Responsibilities :

• Expert management of NEC contracts, conducting background research, data collection, and benchmarking.
• Guiding residential-led or mixed-use projects, focusing on the enabling stage under NEC contractual frameworks (including highways, utilities, enabling works, remediation, public realm, bridges, utility diversions or upgrades, managing S106 or S278 obligations).
• Developing and implementing effective NEC contract processes and systems throughout the project.
• Monitoring and documenting project progress and performance indicators specific to NEC contracts.
• Tracking and documenting changes in line with NEC contract requirements.
• Preparing written project communication materials and formal reports with a focus on NEC contract administration.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and designers within the NEC contract structure.
• Attending meetings and drafting minutes, with a focus on NEC contract discussions and decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with a focus on NEC contracts.
• Cognate qualification in construction, real estate, planning, or engineering.
• Strong expertise in NEC contract administration.
• Ability to travel within London, Home Counties, and the South East.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, presentation, written).
• Self-motivation and strategic problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders within the framework of NEC contracts.
• Knowledge of CDM/site health and safety as it pertains to NEC contracts.
• Desirable

  qualifications

  include an engineering background (preferably civil, structural, mechanical/electrical) and a broad understanding of the development lifecycle under NEC contracts.

Additional Information

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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.