NEC Supervisor Lead

Job description

NEC Supervisor Lead (Associate Director)

Location: Flexible on office base - London, Bristol, Winchester, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds

Are you an experienced NEC Supervisor ready to step into a strategic leadership role, shaping and growing a high-performing service line across major UK programmes?

We’re working with a leading global consultancy operating at the forefront of the built environment – delivering programme and project management, cost consultancy, and advisory services across some of the UK’s most high-profile public and private sector developments. With a strong pipeline of complex infrastructure and building projects, they are continuing to invest in and expand their NEC Supervisor capability.

The Opportunity

This is a senior leadership position responsible for leading and developing a growing NEC Supervisor service. You’ll take ownership of quality, resourcing, and delivery, while acting as a trusted advisor to clients across major programmes of work.

You’ll sit within a well-established surveying and project delivery team, with access to a broad network of technical specialists and support functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the NEC Supervisor service, ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple projects
• Manage team resourcing, recruitment, capability development, and training
• Act as a central point of expertise for NEC contract interpretation, templates, and guidance
• Support business development activities, including bids and pipeline planning
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to grow the service

Project Delivery Duties

• Develop a detailed understanding of works information and project scope
• Monitor site activities through inspections and regular site visits
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily logs and weekly reports
• Review and manage quality processes, including ITPs, test results, and as-built records
• Identify and manage defects using digital tools (e.g. Fieldview or similar)
• Oversee samples and benchmarks process, coordinating with technical advisors
• Witness testing and commissioning activities
• Coordinate multidisciplinary input into inspections and defect resolution

About You

• Degree qualified in a relevant construction discipline (or equivalent)
• NEC Supervisor or NEC Project Manager Accreditation (essential)
• Strong working knowledge of NEC4 ECC contracts
• Proven leadership experience, managing and developing teams
• Client-facing with strong stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable using digital tools and common data environments
• Committed to quality, collaboration, and service excellence

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to take a leadership role within a growing, well-backed service line, giving you the platform to shape its future direction while working on some of the UK’s most complex and rewarding projects.

If you’re looking for a role that combines technical authority, leadership, and strategic influence — this could be the next step in your career.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-05-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English