Turner & Townsend
NEC Cost Manager
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NEC Cost Manager
Senior Project Manager / Project Manager (ECC NEC3 & NEC4 Accredited) – Infrastructure
Turner & Townsend
About the Role
Due to significant growth and sustained client success with infrastructure projects, Turner & Townsend is seeking experienced Senior Project Manager/Project Manager or Senior Cost Manager/Cost Manager with NEC3/NEC4 accreditation to deliver a breadth of high-profile infrastructure projects across Water, Aviation, Roads, Rail, Telecommunications, Utilities, and more. As a key leader within our ever-expanding team, this role will require guiding ambitious projects while mentoring future talent and helping Turner & Townsend shape industry standards.
Successful candidates will working primarily from hybrid locations, supported by our clients across various infrastructure sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer NEC3 and NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contracts as a recognised ECC Project Manager, aligning projects with client objectives and all regulatory/commercial requirements
- Resolve complex technical, commercial, and operational challenges, holding clear ownership of project outcomes and budgets
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams, collaborating with stakeholders across clients, contractors, and partner organisations
- Manage multiple work streams concurrently, ensuring tight coordination and adherence toKey milestones within aggressive timelines
- Establish trusted advisor relationships with clients, translating business ambitions into deliverable project solutions while demonstrating a proactive growth mindset
- Provide strategic guidance for NEC contract administration, procurement, and Results-Based Handing
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Key Requirements
- Proven expertise in NEC3/NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contracts with active roles as a named ECC Project Manager or accountable leadership of such roles within the past 12 months
- Minimum 8+ years of industry experience in infrastructure project/programme management, demonstrating capability across:
- Core competencies: NEC contract expertise, cost management, commercial strategy, and sustainable net-zero approaches
- Technical leadership: Project lifecycles (conception to handover) and broader controls frameworks
- Risk management, compliance, and contracts (SOX-relevant where applicable)
Preferred Skills & Attributes
- Leadership & mentorship: Passion for developing future talent in project management
- Business acumen: Strong budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis—balancing net costs with value delivery
- Conflict resolution: Proven conflict de-escalation skills to maintain stakeholder trust
- Public sector knowledge: Experience with arm’s length/quango organisations or utilities a bonus
- Qualifications/accreditations (essential if closely aligned to NEC):
- NEC3/NEC4 Accredited Project Manager certificate certified under the “ECC Project Manager” competence criteria
- Professional affiliation (e.g., APM, RICS, ICE or similar)
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What’s in it for you?
As an equal-opportunity employer, Turner & Townsend values diversity and is unwavering in its commitment to a inklusive culture. Our infrastructure roles align with strategic initiatives to reshape tomorrow’s built environments through sustainable, forward-thinking leadership.
Additional Notes
- Hybrid working reflected in infrastructure roles
- SOX controls and policy adherence may be applicable per client needs
- Strictly NO recruitment fees ever charged—Turner & Townsend adheres to fair recruitment practises. Unauthorized submissions will not compensate applicants.
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