NEC Project Manager Defence All Levels

About the Role

The role’s main purpose is to lead Project Management commissions, taking responsibility for end‑to‑end service delivery, and to provide support on major commissions by overseeing specific aspects of delivery. The aim is to meet client objectives, deliver projects on time and within cost, maintain quality standards, and help clients transition to Net Zero and become more sustainable. • Lead end‑to‑end Project Management commissions worth £1‑10 m. • Support major commissions by overseeing specific delivery aspects. • Ensure projects meet client objectives, timelines, budgets and quality standards. • Advise clients on Net Zero transition and sustainability initiatives. • Manage multiple stakeholders within NEC contract frameworks. • Maintain CDM and site health & safety compliance. • Drive strategic problem‑solving and self‑motivated execution. • Obtain and retain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC) as a sole UK national. • Operate in a hybrid model, attending client sites or offices ~60 % of the time.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸project management
• ▸nec contracts
• ▸cdm compliance
• ▸net zero
• ▸stakeholder management
• ▸security clearance

What You Bring

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). We have an exciting opportunity for Project Managers to join our busy and expanding Bristol Defence Infrastructure business, supporting our clients to deliver a range of construction infrastructure projects and programmes across the South/South West and nationally. Owing to the complex nature of the works involved, this role will suit Project Managers from a Defence, Rail, Water/Utilities or Highways background with proven experience and understanding of the processes. NEC accreditation is also preferred. At Turner & Townsend Project Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, typically £1 m to £10 m, though in a supporting role they may be larger. Candidates need at least five years’ experience with a focus on NEC contracts, expertise in NEC/JCT/FIDIC contract administration, and strong communication, presentation and writing skills. The role requires self‑motivation, strategic problem‑solving, experience working with multiple stakeholders under NEC contracts, and knowledge of CDM/site health and safety as it pertains to NEC contracts. A degree in an infrastructure or construction‑related subject is required, with chartered status (ICE, APM, RICS) preferred. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). Eligibility may be affected by birthplace, nationality, citizenship or residency, and further details are available on the UK government website. • Apply NEC, JCT or FIDIC contract administration expertise. • Deliver clear verbal, written and presentation communications. • Hold a degree in infrastructure or construction; chartered status (ICE, APM, RICS) is a plus. • Possess minimum five years’ experience on NEC‑based projects; NEC accreditation preferred.

Requirements

• ▸nec
• ▸jct
• ▸fidic
• ▸chartered
• ▸security clearance
• ▸5+ years

Benefits

Turner & Townsend offers hybrid working to help employees balance work and home life, but office and site attendance must align with business and client demands. Expect to spend about 60 % of time on client sites or T&T offices, including travel, with flexibility based on project needs. Our inspired people share our vision and mission, and we provide a great place to work where every person can influence change. We promote a healthy, productive, flexible environment that respects work‑life balance and embrace diversity as an equal‑opportunity employer.

Work Environment

Hybrid