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.