Senior NEC Project Manager- Birmingham

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