NEC Project Manager

Our client, a leading consultancy in the rail sector, is currently seeking an experienced NEC Project Manager to support a major rail infrastructure programme in Ireland. This high-profile project involves significant upgrades across civils, track, and signalling assets, and requires a proven leader capable of driving delivery within an NEC contract environment.

• Lead project delivery in line with NEC contract requirements, ensuring effective contract administration and early warning management
• Assess and administer compensation events
• Manage the delivery of civils, track, and signalling works across multiple work sites
• Oversee contractor performance, programme management, and cost control
• Drive collaboration between engineering, construction, commercial, and operational teams
• Ensure an up to date and realistic programme is submitted, reviewed and accepted
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and progress reviews
• Prepare and present progress reports to senior stakeholders
• Ensure all works adhere to Irish rail standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor progress against the programme

• Demonstrable experience as a NEC Project Manager on large infrastructure programmes
• Strong background in rail projects, particularly in civils, track, and signalling
• In-depth knowledge of NEC contract forms and contract administration processes
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of project controls, including cost, risk, and schedule management
• Engineering or construction-related qualification preferred
• Previous experience working with national rail bodies or major contractors in Ireland or the UK is advantageous

• Opportunity to work on one of Ireland''s most significant rail infrastructure programmes
• Competitive daily rate and long-term project stability
• Join a collaborative team delivering transformative improvements to national rail networks

If you are an experienced NEC Project Manager with a strong rail background, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client''s transformative rail infrastructure programme in Ireland.