NEC Supervisor - Civils / Infrastructure (Contract) Location: Mosley Common, Greater Manchester Project: Delivery of Two New Bus Stops - Guided Busway Contract Type: NEC4 ECC Option A Duration: Approx. June 2026 - October 2026 (with 52-week defects period support to October 2027) Engagement: Part-time during construction (average 2.5 days per week), full-time during busway closure period (approx. 3-4 weeks, anticipated end of July 2026) The Project We are seeking an experienced NEC Supervisor to support the delivery of two new bus stops at Mosley Common on the Guided Busway in Greater Manchester. The works form part of a privately funded development under planning obligations and will be delivered under an NEC4 ECC Option A contract. The current tender programme indicates a construction period from June 2026 to October 2026 (subject to review and baseline agreement with the Contractor). This is a key infrastructure scheme requiring robust contract administration, quality control, and defect management throughout construction and the post-completion period. Role Overview The NEC Supervisor will act on behalf of the Client to ensure that the works are delivered in accordance with the Works Information and contract requirements, with particular focus on quality control and defect management. The role will be part-time for most of the construction period (approximately 2.5 days per week), increasing to full-time during the planned busway closure window (estimated 3-4 weeks at the end of July 2026). Post-completion, the role will require approximately 1 day per month during the 52-week Defects Period (to October 2027). Key Responsibilities Undertake the role of NEC3/NEC4 Supervisor in accordance with contract requirements Monitor works to ensure compliance with the Works Information Manage and maintain the Defects Register Inspect works and notify Defects in accordance with NEC procedures Ensure quality control processes are robustly implemented on site Liaise with the Project Manager, Contractor, and key stakeholders Attend site during critical activities, including full-time presence during the busway closure period Provide post-completion inspection and defect management support during the 52-week Defects Period Support cost and programme certainty for reporting back to the private developer funder Candidate Requirements NEC3/NEC4 Supervisor Accreditation (essential) Strong experience in earthworks and civil engineering projects Experience delivering projects aligned to RIBA Stages Proven experience managing quality assurance and defect processes under NEC contracts Strong understanding of NEC ECC Option A contracts Ability to work independently in a site-based supervisory role Excellent record keeping and reporting skills Experience in telecoms and electrical works is not essential. Engagement Details Part-time role during main construction period (average 2.5 days/week) Full-time site presence required during busway closure (approx. 3-4 weeks) Ongoing light-touch involvement (approx. 1 day/month) during 52-week Defects Period Outside IR35 status to be confirmed (if applicable)