NEC Project Manager (Infrastructure Projects)
Wellington Professional Recruitment
Belfast · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£40,000 – £50,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Belfast, County Antrim
Category
Engineering
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.How to Apply
If you believe this NEC Project Manager role aligns with your experience, please apply via the button provided. Upon receiving your application, we will contact you to discuss your suitability and next steps. All correspondence will be handled confidentially.
For more information, please contact Anne or Michael at Wellington Professional Recruitment.
This vacancy is being advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency on behalf of our client
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