NEC Supervisor

City, Birmingham
Matchtech

Our client is seeking an experienced NEC Supervisor to join a major infrastructure project in the rail sector, working under the NEC suite of contracts. The successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring the contractor’s progress, ensuring compliance with design and specification, and approving works to progress to subsequent construction phases. This role is on a contract basis, deemed inside IR35, and will require the candidate to be site-based four days per week in the Oxfordshire/Northamptonshire area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as NEC Supervisor in accordance with the contract, ensuring works are executed in line with the agreed scope, standards, and specifications.
• Monitor and report on contractor performance, programme adherence, and quality of works.
• Carry out inspections of works on site to ensure compliance with the Works Information and applicable standards.
• Identify and record defects, ensuring rectification prior to approval for works to proceed to the next phase.
• Maintain accurate site records, including inspection reports, communications, and approvals.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Contractor’s team, and Client representatives to resolve site issues promptly.
• Assist in reviewing and accepting test results, quality assurance documentation, and completion records.
• Ensure all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements are maintained to the highest standards.

Job Requirements:

• NEC Supervisor accreditation or extensive proven experience acting as NEC Supervisor on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, particularly the Supervisor role and responsibilities.
• Demonstrable experience in construction monitoring, inspection, and sign-off processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with contractors, engineers, and client teams.
• Strong record-keeping and reporting skills.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach to quality and compliance.
• Relevant engineering or construction qualification (HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of rail industry standards and procedures (desirable but not essential).

If you are an experienced NEC Supervisor looking to contribute to a significant rail infrastructure project, apply now to join our client’s team in the Oxfordshire/Northamptonshire area.