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NEC Project Manager
Project Manager (NEC ECC Focus) – Flood Defence Schemes
Arcadis – Water Team
Arcadis is the world’s leading company for delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 34,000 employees across 30+ countries, we’re dedicated to improving quality of life through innovative solutions to some of society’s most pressing challenges—from global flood defence projects to climate resilience strategies.
We believe the world’s toughest challenges need the brightest, most collaborative minds to solve them. As part of our team, you’ll work on iconic, high-impact projects, supporting our Water and Resilience initiatives while making a tangible difference in communities worldwide.
The Role
We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager specialising in NEC ECC contracts to join our Flood Defence & Resilience team. You’ll be part of a dynamic group overseeing some of the UK’s most significant flood protection schemes, navigating complex contracts, and delivering high-quality, sustainable outcomes while fostering collaboration across stakeholders.
Focus Areas:
- Project Management: Leading the execution of NEC4/ECC contracts (including contract administration) during the construction phase of water, civil engineering, and utilities projects.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Managing relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and third parties to ensure timely, budgeted, and compliant delivery.
- Risk & Problem-Solving: Resolving technical, contractual, or operational issues with precision, aligning decisions with best practices and key performance standards.
- Progress Tracking & Reporting: Monitoring project milestones, identifying risks early, and reporting clearly to influence operational strategies and business decisions.
- Sustainability & Safety: Advocating health & safety awareness and ensuring Integrated Rural Pearls (IRP)/environmental solutions are achieved.
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Project Themes:
Our Resilience team tackles pressing challenges:
- Climate Change & Urbanization: Mitigating risks such as floods, wildfires, and biodiversity loss.
- Infrastructure Protection: Enhancing water resources and maintaining natural ecosystem resilience for future generations.
Key Responsibilities
. Lead NEC ECC Project Governance:
- Administer several NEC ECC contracts per year, ensuring adherence to the Project Manager’s role under the contract terms.
- Provide early contractual advice during construction phases and administer contracts professionally.
. Stakeholder Coordination:
- Collaborate with clients (e.g., government agencies, water boards) and project teams (consultants, contractors) to deliver high standards while meeting contractual deadlines and budgets.
- Facilitate open communication and issue resolution using commercial rigour.
. Risk & Issue Management:
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks proactively, ensuring timely intervention with resources (time, finance, effort).
- Maintain clarity on project status with regular updates to senior leadership.
. Quality & Sustainability Ensurance:
- Oversee projects to achieve well-managed, integrated solutions promoting environmental stewardship.
- Advocate best practices in sustainable development and resilience planning.
. Health & Safety Compliance:
- Foster a culture of safety awareness, ensuring all project practices meet enforceable standards.
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Requirements
. Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Project management experience with civil engineering, utilities, water, or infrastructure backgrounds.
- Demonstrable expertise in NEC ECC contracts, including contract administration (NEC3 or NEC4 preferred).
- Civil Engineering or related discipline degree (or equivalent experience).
- Familiarity with flood risk management principles is a strong asset.
. Key Skills & Certifications:
- Membership of a professional body (e.g., Institution of Civil Engineers, RICS, APM, or CIWEM) is advantageous.
- NEC Accredited Project Manager status (NEC3/NEC4) adds significant benefit.
- Ability to manage complex contracts in high-stakes environments.
What Makes Arcadis a Great Place to Work
. A Career Shaped by Purpose:
Here, every role matters. We champion a skills-based approach, allowing you to develop expertise and build a career that reflects your ambitions while aligning with the bigger picture: sustainable solutions for a better world.
. Meaningful Impact:
Contribute to large-scale projects with real-world outcomes: flood defences, water conservation, climate adaptation—we’re solving today’s urgent challenges.
. Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
Arcadis is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). By fostering diverse perspectives, we create innovative solutions that address inequalities and improve quality of life for all.
Our meitarworkplaces are driven by six key EDI Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race.
. Join the Arcadis Legacy:
This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to help shape a more resilient future. Together, we pioneer positive change.
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