FDM is a global
business and technology consultancy seeking an experienced NEC Project Manager
to support a major infrastructure and construction client in the delivery of
site-based projects across Birmingham. This role is a 6 month contract with good potential to extend and will require regular attendance on site in Birmingham, typically 3-4 days per week, with limited remote working flexibility.
You will play a key
role in managing the safe and successful delivery of construction activities,
working closely with contractors, site teams, commercial stakeholders, and
project sponsors to ensure projects are delivered in line with programme
objectives, contractual requirements, and health and safety standards.
Operating within a live construction environment, you will lead project
delivery activities on site, providing robust oversight of contractor
performance, programme progress, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
About the Role
We are seeking a
Mid-Senior NEC Project Manager with strong construction delivery experience and
a practical understanding of site operations and construction activities.
You will be
responsible for managing projects throughout the delivery lifecycle, ensuring
contractors perform against contractual obligations, programme milestones,
budgetary requirements, and quality expectations. Working alongside
construction managers, commercial teams, designers, contractors, and client
stakeholders, you will drive delivery performance while maintaining strong
governance and safety standards.
The successful
candidate will be confident operating within challenging construction
environments, capable of holding contractors to account, resolving delivery
issues, and making informed decisions to keep projects on track.
This role requires a
hands-on project manager who is comfortable spending significant time on site,
engaging directly with delivery teams and contractor organisations to ensure
successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the delivery of
construction and infrastructure projects from mobilisation through to
completion
- Acting as the NEC Project
Manager and administering projects in accordance with NEC contract
requirements
- Monitoring contractor
performance against programme, cost, quality, and safety objectives
- Managing site-based delivery
activities and ensuring works progress in line with agreed schedules
- Challenging contractors where
performance, quality, safety, or programme commitments are not being met
- Coordinating contractors,
consultants, client teams, and key stakeholders throughout delivery
- Managing project governance,
reporting, risks, issues, actions, and dependencies
- Reviewing and approving
contractor submissions, programmes, compensation events, and change
requests
- Supporting commercial teams
with contract administration and project controls activities
- Ensuring compliance with
health and safety legislation, industry standards, and site procedures
- Conducting site inspections,
progress reviews, and delivery assurance activities
- Producing regular project
reports and delivery updates for senior stakeholders
- Facilitating project
meetings, contractor reviews, and governance forums
- Managing stakeholder
expectations and maintaining effective communication throughout project
delivery
- Driving project performance
to achieve successful delivery against scope, budget, and programme
objectives