Project Manager - NEC contracts

Canal & River Trust; Gloucester, Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A national waterways organization is seeking a Project Manager to oversee low-to-medium risk infrastructure projects across the UK. The role involves compliance with safety standards, budget management, and stakeholder communication. The successful candidate will receive a salary between £35,000 and £40,750, a car cash allowance, and benefits including a pension scheme and paid holidays.

Benefits

Competitive contributory DC Pension scheme

25 days paid holiday plus public holidays

Home-working status with hub facilities

Annual learning & growth award

Free specialist counselling

Employee discounts on store and holidays

Paid volunteering leave

Free fishing facilities

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence required for travel.
• Experience managing multiple low-to-medium complexity projects.
• Knowledge of NEC ECC contract administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project compliance with Health & Safety policy.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules and budgets.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding project status.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Good IT skills

Education

HND in Civil Engineering or Project Management

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager - NEC contracts

Canal & River Trust

Overview

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Infrastructure and Programme Delivery (IPD) team in Wales, South West and Midlands, supporting our vision and delivering our Waterways and Wellbeing strategy. You will manage low‑to‑medium risk projects across national waterways, reservoirs and infrastructure, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery.

Location & Coverage

Offered on a home‑working basis with occasional visits to Gloucester, Birmingham or Hatton hubs. Travel across the Wales, South West and Midlands waterways network will be expected for site visits and meetings.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage projects in accordance with the Trust’s Health & Safety policy and defined standards to ensure compliance.
• Capture project requirements, assess stakeholder impact and prepare a business case to justify investment.
• Develop, implement and monitor a schedule of project activities and key milestones.
• Provide financial and cost management, budgeting and cost control; estimate and justify project costs and control actual costs.
• Manage risks, issues and changes on the project.
• Maintain communication with stakeholders and the project team/organisation.
• Manage all contract aspects (e.g., NEC ECC, NEC PSC) for commercial control and compliance.
• Provide environmental management and ensure controls are implemented.
• Close the project in a controlled manner highlighting areas for improvement.
• Demonstrate Trust values, behaviour and promote diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• HND (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Project Management or related discipline.
• Valid UK driving licence – Car Cash allowance & national travel expected.

Experience

• Successful experience managing multiple low‑to‑medium complexity projects.
• Knowledge of project management processes and systems.
• Some NEC ECC contract administration experience.
• Finance control of project delivery.

General Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication, stakeholder management.
• Ability to prepare and maintain project schedules, budgets and forecasts.
• Problem‑solving and conflict resolution.
• Positive, can‑do attitude and confidence building.
• Good IT skills; use of MS Project an advantage.

Benefits

Salary: £35,000 – £40,750 + Car Cash Allowance of £390 per month.

• Competitive contributory DC Pension scheme (symmetrical match up to 10%).
• 25 days paid holiday (plus public holidays), 30 days after 5 years.
• Home‑working status with hub facilities.
• £200 annual learning & growth award.
• Free specialist counselling and a range of employee benefits.
• Employees receive discounts on store, boating holidays and holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 days paid volunteering leave per year.
• Free fishing facilities across Canal & River Trust network.

Seniority Level

• Executive

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Project Management & Engineering
• Industries: Civil Engineering & Highway, Street & Bridge Construction

Easily apply and contact [e-mail] with any questions. Applications are accepted until we reach the required number of suitable candidates.