NEC Site Project Manager

About SYSTRA UK & Ireland

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context of the NEC Site Project Manager Role

The NEC Site Project Manager will assume responsibility for administering the Design and Build Contracts under which the Schemes will be delivered on behalf of the Client in a proactive and timely manner and within the periods for reply within the relevant contract. This may include managing payments, the programme and compensation events, overseeing risk management by means of early warning process, among other contract mechanisms, and issuing all instructions, notifications and other communications required under the contract.

The Project Manager will assist the Design and Technical Services Lead in establishing and leading the Core Bus Corridors Infrastructure Works (CBCIW) Client Organisation at a Site Level for the particular Scheme on which they have been deployed, providing strategic direction and overseeing the management of a high-performance, integrated Site Level CBCIW Client Organisation. The role holder will lead the relevant Site Level sub functional area teams and will be required to develop and undertake detailed financial and resource planning for the Scheme on which they have been deployed and oversee the day-to-day management of the activities of CP staff within the Site Level sub-functional areas, ensuring they are carrying out their relevant tasks efficiently and effectively to ensure the successful delivery of CBCIW.

The Project Manager will also act as the primary point of contact between the Site Level and CBCIW Core Level and any other relevant client stakeholders and will be required to actively encourage knowledge transfer between CP staff at Site Level and NTA staff. The role holder will also be responsible for coordinating all relevant reporting to the PMO and any additional reporting required in line with defined governance arrangements. In addition, the role holder will assume responsibility for the performance of CP personnel deployed within their assigned Scheme and will embed a focus on continuous improvement and best practice throughout the delivery of the Scheme.

Missions and Main Duties

• Deliver engineering solutions and results in dynamic urban environments.
• Generate a collaborative culture and engaging a team.
• Advise clients on the procurement and operation of contracts.
• Assist in tendering processes under relevant regulations.
• Develop scope and other contract documentation in collaboration with design teams.
• Administer the contract as a manager and an agent of the employer.
• Understand the Works Information (NEC3) / Scope (NEC4).
• Give instructions to vary the works and implementing compensation events.
• Respond to issues within the deadlines dictated by NEC.
• Set up the Contract Data and understanding the Scope.
• Audit the Contractor’s accounts and records on the Target Cost Contracts.
• Approve the Contractor’s submitted programme.
• Assess the programme (understanding float, time risk allowances concurrency, logic links, key dates, programming software).
• Make assessments of compensation events – both time and cost.
• Document best practice construction project management policies and standards.
• Deliver construction / asset delivery projects on time and within allocated budget.
• Manage high-performing staff / teams including carrying out performance reviews.
• Manage, resource planning and embedding a focus on continuous improvement and best-practice.
• Deal with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing the improvement of processes and guidance to support project delivery.

Profile and Skills

• Demonstrable experience carrying out project management activities across the project lifecycle through to completion in high value road and / or infrastructure projects.
• Experience fulfilling the role of NEC ECC Project Manager on a major (€50m) civil engineering project.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (or equivalent).
• Ability to successfully lead coordination and delivery on large and complex construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple technical requirements and teams within a construction environment.
• Ability to manage technical outputs to drive efficiency.
• Fully proficient in the use of MS Office applications and other project tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a collaborative culture across project teams.
• Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service delivery.
• Ability to deal with and resolve unforeseen risks and issues.
• Excellent stakeholder negotiation and management skills.
• Strong team leadership skills with an ability to influence to drive effective design decision making.
• Ability to step back from the detail and take a holistic overview.
• Ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and deliver consistent service.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage client expectations and deliver within agreed parameters.
• Ability to work in a challenging environment both on their own initiative and as part of a team.

Key skills/competency

• Project Management
• NEC ECC Contracts
• Civil Engineering
• Infrastructure Projects
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership
• Risk Management
• Financial Planning
• Programme Assessment
• Continuous Improvement