Assistant Project Manager (APM) / NEC3 Supervisor

Location: Plymouth
Security Requirement: UK National with valid SC Clearance (or eligible to obtain)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager / NEC3 Supervisor to support the successful delivery of a major capital infrastructure project within a highly regulated, nuclear safeguarding environment.

This is a pivotal role supporting the Project Manager in driving performance across programme, cost, quality, safety, and contract administration. You will work within a collaborative and high-performing team, engaging with senior stakeholders and ensuring construction activities are delivered to the highest standards of compliance, quality, and safety.

The successful candidate will be delivery-focused, commercially aware, and confident operating within an NEC3/4 contractual framework.

Key Responsibilities

Assistant Project Manager (APM) Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in the management and administration of NEC contracts.
• Assist in controlling project expenditure against approved budgets.
• Contribute to project assurance and gateway reviews at key stages, evaluating progress, compliance, and delivery confidence.
• Ensure compliance with agreed client processes, operating procedures, and key infrastructure governance.
• Monitor performance of technical support providers and supply chain partners against contractual obligations.
• Maintain strong and productive relationships with contractors and stakeholders.
• Review and critique cost and duration estimates, identifying critical dates and potential risks.
• Monitor financial performance and prepare reports in line with organisational requirements.
• Apply cost metrics to identify trends and update forecasts of final costs.
• Review and assess proposed changes, determining their high-level impact and requesting further clarification where required.
• Support optioneering activities and risk management processes.
• Capture, track and communicate lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support tracking and reporting of Quality KPIs and performance statistics.
• Liaise with site-based personnel and key stakeholders to ensure efficient project delivery.

NEC3 Supervisor Responsibilities

• Act in accordance with the NEC3 ECC contract, operating in a spirit of mutual trust and cooperation.
• Conduct inspections and testing of the Works to ensure compliance with the Scope.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), or nominate a suitable representative.
• Issue and communicate contract documents as required (ECI, ECC and Short Form).
• Notify Defects and manage defect searches through to Completion and Defects Date.
• Mark Equipment, Plant and Materials outside the working area for payment purposes.
• Advise the Project Manager of concerns relating to contractor performance or workmanship.
• Maintain accurate site records to support commercial and contractual requirements (e.g., daily diaries).
• Manage site-based records and document control processes.
• Monitor contractor Health & Safety performance on site.
• Attend safety meetings in accordance with the project HSE management plan.
• Review and comment on Contractor Test & Commissioning documentation.
• Manage commissioning team workload and outputs.
• Prepare statistical quality performance reports.
• Assist contractors in navigating site permit systems.
• Ensure contractor training and certification records are properly submitted and controlled.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts (particularly ECC).
• Proven experience as an NEC Supervisor on large civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within regulated environments (nuclear experience desirable).
• Good understanding of CDM Regulations and Health & Safety legislation.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High attention to detail with strong documentation and reporting capability.
• Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to deliver at pace and adapt to evolving project requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile infrastructure programme in Plymouth, contributing to the safe and successful delivery of a complex and regulated project.