FDM is a global
business and technology consultancy seeking two NEC Project Managers to support
a major infrastructure and construction client in the delivery of site-based
projects across the Exeter and Plymouth region. This role is initially a 6 month contract with good potential to extend and requires regular attendance on site across the Exeter and Plymouth area, typically 2-3 days per week, with the remainder of the time spent working remotely.
You will play a key
role in managing the safe and successful delivery of construction activities
while supporting elements of project design and technical coordination. Working
closely with contractors, site teams, designers, commercial stakeholders, and
project sponsors, you will ensure projects are delivered in line with programme
objectives, contractual requirements, quality standards, and health and safety
obligations.
Operating across
both site and design environments, you will provide robust oversight of
contractor performance, programme progress, project governance, design
development, and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
About the Role
We are seeking two
Mid-Level NEC Project Managers with experience delivering construction,
infrastructure, civil engineering, or capital projects and a practical
understanding of both site operations and project design activities.
You will be
responsible for managing projects throughout the delivery lifecycle, ensuring
contractors perform against contractual obligations while supporting design
coordination, programme development, and project governance activities. Working
alongside site managers, designers, contractors, commercial teams, and client
stakeholders, you will drive project delivery while maintaining strong safety,
quality, and contractual standards.
The successful
candidates will be confident operating within live construction environments,
coordinating multiple stakeholders, managing contractor performance, and
ensuring that both design and delivery activities remain aligned to programme
objectives.
This role requires
hands-on project managers who are comfortable balancing site presence with
project coordination responsibilities and can work effectively across both
delivery and design teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the delivery of
construction and infrastructure projects from concept and design through
to completion
- Acting as the NEC Project
Manager and administering projects in accordance with NEC contract
requirements
- Coordinating design
activities to ensure solutions are deliverable, compliant, and aligned
with project objectives
- Monitoring contractor
performance against programme, cost, quality, and safety objectives
- Managing site-based delivery
activities and ensuring works progress in line with agreed schedules
- Coordinating contractors,
consultants, design teams, client representatives, and key stakeholders
throughout delivery
- Reviewing contractor
programmes, design submissions, technical documentation, and project
deliverables
- Managing project governance,
reporting, risks, issues, actions, and dependencies
- Supporting the management of
compensation events, change control processes, and contractual obligations
- Assisting commercial teams
with contract administration and project controls activities
- Ensuring compliance with
health and safety legislation, CDM regulations, industry standards, and
site procedures
- Conducting site inspections,
progress reviews, and delivery assurance activities
- Producing regular project
reports and project updates for senior stakeholders
- Facilitating project
meetings, design reviews, contractor workshops, and governance forums
- Managing stakeholder
expectations and maintaining effective communication throughout project
delivery
- Driving project performance
to achieve successful delivery against scope, budget, programme, and
quality objectives