NEC Supervisor

Our client, a leading consultancy in the rail sector, is currently seeking an NEC Supervisor to join their expanding team in Ireland. This opportunity arises from our client's involvement in several key framework appointments and major transport programmes, including rail and light rail projects. The role offers a unique chance to influence delivery from a strategic and quality assurance perspective within a consultancy-led environment.

• Undertaking the formal role of NEC Supervisor (NEC3/NEC4) on behalf of the Client
• Providing independent technical assurance across infrastructure projects and programmes
• Monitoring works to ensure compliance with the Scope (Works Information), specifications, and design requirements
• Identifying, recording, and managing defects, non-conformances, and quality issues, ensuring timely resolution
• Reviewing contractor submissions, including inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality documentation, and as-built records
• Interfacing with the Project Manager, contractors, designers, and client stakeholders to support effective contract administration
• Supporting NEC processes including early warnings, quality-related notifications, and compliance reporting
• Maintaining robust records of inspections, audits, and assurance activities
• Contributing to programme-level assurance, governance, and reporting structures

Essential experience:

• Experience operating as an NEC Supervisor under NEC3 or NEC4 contracts
• Strong understanding of the NEC suite of contracts and their practical application
• Background in transport or infrastructure projects (rail, light rail, highways or similar)
• Experience in quality assurance, inspections, and technical compliance
• Ability to review and interpret design documentation, specifications, and engineering standards
• Comfortable working in a client-facing / consultancy-led environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage relationships across multiple stakeholders

Desirable:

• Experience working in a client-side or consultancy environment
• Exposure to framework-based delivery models
• Experience within the Irish or UK infrastructure markets
• Relevant engineering or construction qualification
• Membership of a professional body (or working towards)

• Join a business in high-growth mode within Ireland's infrastructure sector
• Work on major transport programmes with long-term funding visibility
• Move into a client-side, advisory-led role with greater influence on project outcomes
• Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary consultancy environment
• Strong opportunity for career progression as programmes move into delivery

If you're an NEC Supervisor looking to transition into, or further develop within, a client-side consultancy role supporting major infrastructure programmes, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and growing team in Ireland.