NEC Project Manager (Infrastructure Projects)

Company: Wellington Professional Recruitment
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Location: Northern Ireland
Job Description:

NEC Project Manager (Infrastructure Projects)

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Sector: Construction, Infrastructure, Rail

Employment Type: Contract

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 Depending on experience

Role Introduction and Overview

Exciting opportunity for an experienced construction professional to join the Major Projects team as an NEC Project Manager and play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of rail and infrastructure projects across Northern Ireland.

Based in Belfast, the successful Project Manager will be responsible for managing both capital and revenue-funded construction projects from inception through to completion. Projects will support ongoing infrastructure improvements, including major railway regeneration programmes and the early-stage development of strategic rail projects.

This position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects within a complex and rewarding environment, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities as Project Manager

  • Define project requirements, objectives and scope, preparing detailed project briefs.
  • Manage project design development processes and technical approvals.
  • Develop and maintain Project Execution Plans, project programmes, schedules and critical paths.
  • Monitor and manage project costs, budgets and financial reporting.
  • Lead project change control processes and risk management activities.
  • Ensure projects are delivered in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and company procedures.
  • Support the successful delivery of infrastructure, property and construction projects that meet operational requirements and customer expectations.

Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience as Project Manager

  • Degree qualification in a Construction-related discipline such as Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, M&E, Construction Management or similar.
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience and understanding of Project Management, Planning and Control processes within a construction environment.
  • Proven experience delivering NEC construction or engineering projects within budget, programme and operational constraints.
  • Excellent organisational, stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Experience working within safety-critical environments.
  • Professional Project Management accreditation such as APM, Prince2 or IPMA.

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Posted: August 26th, 2026