Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

We are looking for Senior Project Managers / Associate Project Managers with strong NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) experience to act as NEC4 Accredited Project Managers on National Highways major infrastructure schemes. The role holder will operate at Competent to Specialist level, as defined by the NEC Competency Framework (Version 1, 2022), and will be responsible for the full administration of NEC4 ECC contracts, including all decisions, acceptances, assessments, notices, and certification required under the contract and National Highways amendments.

The role requires the ability to perform all NEC4 Project Manager functions without supervision, while supervising and mentoring less experienced staff, and acting impartially to achieve project objectives on high-value, strategically significant schemes (£200m+).

Role accountabilities:
Act as the named Project Manager under NEC4 ECC contracts, administering the contract in full compliance with NEC4 conditions and National Highways amendments
Independently undertake all Project Manager duties, including: Early Warning management and Risk Reduction Meetings, Compensation Event assessment and determination, Programme acceptance and time management, Payment assessment, certification, and final account processes, Issue of contractual notices, acceptances, and decisions
Act impartially at all times, in accordance with NEC principles and professional obligations
Deliver major infrastructure projects and programmes in line with agreed scope, budget, programme, compliance, and governance requirements
Manage commercial risk and change proactively using NEC mechanisms
Provide clear, defensible commercial and contractual advice to senior stakeholders
Ensure value for money and protection of client and project objectives
Apply in-depth technical knowledge (engineering or surveying) to the analysis of design and technical solutions
Integrate design development into NEC decision-making, programme acceptance, and Compensation Event assessment
Ensure technical compliance aligns 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 within the project team
Contribute to continuous improvement of NEC capability and best practice across the business
Build and maintain strong relationships with National Highways, contractors, designers, and key stakeholders
Maintain a minimum site presence of two (2) to three (3) days per week, ensuring effective on-site leadership, timely decision-making, and visibility as the NEC Project Manager
Represent Arcadis professionally on site and at senior stakeholder forums for high-profile strategic infrastructure projects

Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Chartered Engineer or Chartered Surveyor (CEng, MRICS, FRICS or equivalent)
NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation (current)
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 (3 days per week)
Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships

About you
Professional, impartial, and able to act in accordance with NEC principles and obligations
Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support junior staff
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Committed to delivering projects on scope, budget, and programme while ensuring compliance and governance
Proactive in managing commercial risk and change using NEC mechanisms
Ability to provide clear, defensible commercial and contractual advice to senior stakeholders

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification
Chartered status (CEng, MRICS, FRICS or equivalent)
Current NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation
Competent to Specialist level under the NEC Competency Framework (Version 1, 2022)