NEC Project Manager

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

NEC Project Manager

AECOM is a global network of experts working with clients, communities, and colleagues to develop and implement innovative solutions to the world’s most complex challenges. From design and engineering to construction and management, AECOM's technical knowledge, local connections and broad market experience allow us to deliver specialised services across the entire project life cycle.

Are you a Project Management professional looking to work on projects that make a difference and enhance the world around us?

If so, we are looking to attract the finest talent to be part of this journey as we mobilise for several key opportunities across a broad portfolio, delivering for clients in Energy, Water, Rail, Aviation, Highways.

• We require highly motivated, competent, and professional NEC Project Managers to join our team.
• You will be delivering complex civil engineering and utility projects using the NEC4 / NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) to provide a comprehensive, accurate and value driven service for large, high profile and exciting key infrastructure clients.

Role / Office Location: National

Team: Building and Places - Infrastructure

Role Description

As a NEC Project Manager, you will be expected to lead a team to successfully manage and deliver capital investment projects.

• Act as the NEC Project Manager delivering the role in line with the requirements of the New Engineering Contract (NEC) and as specified by the client
• Deliver professional and diligent management of NEC contracts, working with all parties to ensure they meet their contractual obligations
• Work with the client and other parties to ensure successful delivery and completion of construction projects
• Develop strong relationships with clients and members of the cross-functional team

Minimum Requirements

• Comprehensive working knowledge of NEC suite of contracts, particularly the Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC)
• Proven track record of administering NEC contracts on complex infrastructure construction projects. Supporting client and projects with the key requirements;
  • Pre-contract project start up, scope development, procurement
  • Programme and Risk Management
  • Commercial Management
  • Contract Management and Project Closure
• Extensive Infrastructure and project management experience
• Experience of working as part of integrated, multi-organisation, collaborative teams
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Highly motivated and with excellent industry network

Education, Professional Qualifications Requirements

The individuals proposed for the role of a NEC Project Manager shall demonstrate:

• Minimum of six years’ project management experience
• Accredited NEC Project Manager with a strong history in both contract (NEC3 and 4) and project management.
• A project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or APM
• A relevant degree such as in engineering, environmental science, construction, or relevant subject
• A member of a related professional body, preferably chartered
• You may be required to undertake and successfully complete a BS7858 security screening check

Your benefits will include

Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

You’ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if you’re a member of the Reserve Forces you’ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.

What We Offer

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come.

We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighbourhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.