NEC4 Project Manager - Highways & Infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Lead NEC4 contract administration and project management processes, ensuring compliance with best practices.
• Act as Project Manager under NEC contracts, issuing instructions, managing early warnings, and maintaining accurate records.
• Manage complex highways and infrastructure schemes from inception to completion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Clients, Contractors, and internal design teams.
• Manage resources and remote teams effectively to meet fluctuating workloads.
• Oversee project controls, including programme management, forecasting, cost control, and invoicing.
• Ensure all work is delivered in accordance with H&S, CDM, QA, and technical review requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience within the Highways or Infrastructure sector.
• Strong background in NEC contract management, including compensation events and early warnings.
• Solid knowledge of Construction Design Management (CDM) 2015.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness with experience in project and resource management.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• NEC4 accreditation or formal qualification.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home two days a week.
• "WSP My Hour" policy to allow for personal activities during the workday.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including a Virtual GP service and Gymflex scheme.
• Access to professional development, mentoring, and support for Chartership.
• Flexible working arrangements and the option to purchase additional leave.

About the Company

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. We are dedicated to creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With a global scale and a massive network of technical specialists, we provide our people with the resources and support needed to deliver landmark projects.