Project Manager (NEC)

Job Title: Project Manager with NEC experienceLocation: London (Office with some remote working available)Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 DOEHours: 37.5 hrs per weekContract Type: Permanent​Role Overview:We’re looking for an ambitious Project Manager with 5-8 years experience and a keen interest in the delivery of innovative advisory/consultancy projects. You will be responsible for administering and managing projects for our Infrastructure Performance Consultancy (IPC) team – who provide engineering-led strategic advice to many leading infrastructure clients; improving capital programmes, saving cost and carbon.  You will manage consultancy commissions in line with NEC3/4 PSC contract terms and achieve the aims set by the Project Director.​Key responsibilities:Advising the Project Director and GCM at the project conception stage on contract strategy and approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve the project goals.Lead on developing the overall success criteria of the projectProject planning: ensuring a detailed project plan is produced with the support of the Project Director.Advising on the procurement and management of Sub-consultants. Drafting agreements in accordance with services and contractual obligations.Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to manage the internal team and sub-consultant resource in line with forecasts and Project programme.Manage the change control processMonitor and advising on project finances including managing invoicing.Produce weekly/monthly reports including project programmes and risk registers in line with contractual requirements, and then support the Project Director/Manager with internal financial /commercial reportingManage the transfer of project information between the team and the client.Challenge the status quo and work efficiently and effectively in a fast paced agile environment.Participation in cross-trust activities, including B Corp initiatives.​Who are we:This client is an award winning, certified B Corp, professional design consultancy whopractices driving change in the built environment throughout the group.​The company help major infrastructure and construction clients improve the performance of their capital programmes and asset portfolios. Their strategic approach is fuelled by a passion for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness, saving resources, and successfully implementing new processes and technology. We adopt ideas at the forefront of innovation that helps us unlock greater value for clients, such as improved productivity, cost, programme and carbon. This approach means we have successfully implemented and delivered for TfL, National Highways, HS2, Network Rail, the Environment Agency, Sizewell C, East-West Rail. Rolls-Royce, Hinkley, and many more.​Qualifications, Skills and expertise​Essential:Degree qualified in a relevant disciplineExperience of NEC suite of contracts, particularly NEC3/4 PSCExperience in managing NEC4 for small/medium consultancy/advisory commissionsExcellent communication and organisational skillsContractual experience in the infrastructure sector and/or fundamental knowledge of Construction industries and understanding of commercial considerations.Experience in managing contractual and commercial risk, ideally for consultancy/advisory commissionsA passion for improving infrastructure in the UK and beyond.​Desirable (one or more from the following):Professionally qualified with at least one of the following qualifications: Chartered Civil Engineer/Accredited NEC Project Manager/PRINCE2/APMExperience of working in the infrastructure sector with demonstrated experience of Project Management for Consultancy commissions, focussed on client advisory innovation and or continuous improvement work.Digitally adept with a knowledge of technological tools to improve workflow, AI, PowerBI etcWider knowledge of contract lawThe successful candidate may also have a greater depth of technical knowledge in one or more areas of civil engineering asset management, design and/or construction​Personal attributesCommitted and proactive approach, with a passion for creating a better built environment in line with the Trust’s values.Flexible and adaptable, to work in an SME organisation with a fast moving and growing work pipelineInterpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders.To ApplyWe are an Employment Agency specialising in the placement of contract and permanent staff in construction companies and design engineering consultancies across the UK. For further details please visit our website.If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, i.e. job roles, location, salary to us. We also operate a referral scheme, of which further details can be found on our website (search "Strata Construction Consulting").Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful. Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.