CDE Coordinator

ASSYSTEM; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem is seeking an experienced CDE Coordinator – ProjectWise Specialist to support a large scale programme. You will administer Bentley ProjectWise, configure environments and workflows, and implement automation to improve information management across teams.

You will work with Information Management, IT, Cyber Security and engineering groups to ensure secure, compliant handling of sensitive data in a highly regulated nuclear environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience administering and configuring Bentley ProjectWise, incl. Explorer and Administrator.
• Experience with Bentley Infrastructure Cloud and configuring ProjectWise environments, workflows, and permissions.
• Experience configuring Bentely Orchestration and automated workflows.
• Strong understanding of access control, information security, and secure information management.
• Knowledge of UK and US Export Control legislation and implications for controlled information.
• Eligibility to access export-controlled information under regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure and maintain Bentley ProjectWise and related tools.
• Configure environments, attributes, workflows and access controls.
• Support ProjectWise rules engines and custom environment configurations.
• Troubleshoot issues and optimise system performance for project teams.
• Maintain configuration documentation and audit records.
• Develop and maintain automated information management processes using Orchestration.
• Integrate ProjectWise with BECS and other enterprise systems where applicable.
• Collaborate with IT, Cyber Security and IM teams to ensure security compliance.
• Provide technical guidance to CDE users and project stakeholders.

Skills

Bentley ProjectWise administration

Orchestration workflows

Access control / information security

Export control knowledge

Team collaboration

Tools

Bentley ProjectWise Explorer

Bentley ProjectWise Administrator

Bentley Infrastructure Cloud

Bentley Orchestration

BECS

Microsoft Entra ID

Job description

Assystem is seeking an experienced Common Data Environment (CDE) Coordinator – ProjectWise Specialist to support the delivery of a large scale programme.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical administration, configuration, optimisation and ongoing support of the Bentley ProjectWise Common Data Environment, ensuring secure, controlled and efficient management of engineering information across the programme.

The role requires strong technical expertise in Bentley ProjectWise, with particular emphasis on system configuration, workflow automation, access management, system integration and compliance with stringent information security and Export Control requirements within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

The CDE Coordinator will work closely with Information Management, Digital Engineering, IT, Cyber Security and Engineering teams to maintain a reliable, secure and effective information management environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. CDE Administration and Configuration

• Administer, configure and maintain Bentley ProjectWise, including Bentley Infrastructure Cloud, ProjectWise Explorer and ProjectWise Administrator.
• Configure and maintain ProjectWise environments, document attributes, workflows, permissions and access controls.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of ProjectWise rules engines and custom environment configurations.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, optimise system performance and provide specialist support to project teams.
• Maintain appropriate configuration documentation, ensuring system changes are controlled, tested and recorded.

2. Workflow Automation and System Integration

• Configure and maintain Bentley Orchestration services, including developing automated processes within the Orchestration Framework.
• Identify opportunities to automate information management processes, reducing manual intervention and improving efficiency.
• Support system integrations using ProjectWise APIs and Bentley Enterprise Connection Services (BECS), where applicable.
• Contribute to the integration of ProjectWise with enterprise identity and authentication systems, including Microsoft Entra ID.
• Develop, configure or maintain custom environment attributes and expressions, including ProjectWise CEL, where required.

3. Information Security and Export Controls

• Support the implementation and maintenance of security controls governing access to sensitive and export-controlled information.
• Apply relevant UK and US Export Control requirements to CDE configurations, user permissions and information access arrangements.
• Work collaboratively with Cyber Security, IT and Export Control specialists to ensure that ProjectWise configurations align with applicable security policies and compliance requirements.
• Support the implementation of role-based access controls, user groups and permissions in accordance with approved access requirements.
• Maintain auditable records of system configurations, access arrangements and relevant changes.

4. Information Management and Project Support

• Support the implementation of CDE processes aligned with ISO 19650 principles and project-specific information management requirements.
• Assist project teams in the controlled management, sharing and exchange of engineering information.
• Collaborate with internal teams and supply chain partners to support secure and efficient information exchange.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives relating to CDE functionality, system usability and information governance.
• Provide technical guidance and support to CDE users and Information Management teams.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable hands-on experience administering and configuring Bentley ProjectWise, particularly ProjectWise Explorer and ProjectWise Administrator.
• Experience working with Bentley Infrastructure Cloud and configuring ProjectWise environments, workflows, attributes and user permissions.
• Experience configuring Bentley Orchestration, including developing or maintaining automated workflows.
• Strong understanding of access control mechanisms, information security principles and secure information management.
• Working knowledge of UK and US Export Control legislation and its implications for access to controlled technical information.
• Eligibility to access export-controlled information, subject to applicable regulatory requirements, authorisations and client approval.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with IT, Cyber Security, Engineering and Information Management stakeholders.
• Good communication skills and the ability to document technical configurations and explain complex technical matters clearly.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience with Bentley Enterprise Connection Services (BECS) and ProjectWise APIs.
• Experience integrating ProjectWise with enterprise identity management solutions, particularly Microsoft Entra ID.
• Experience configuring advanced access controls, permissions and ProjectWise rules engines.
• Ability to write and maintain ProjectWise CEL expressions and develop custom environment attributes.
• Experience developing automated processes and integrations across engineering information management systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 19650 and Common Data Environment requirements within large engineering or infrastructure programmes.
• Experience working in nuclear, defence, aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
• Understanding of cyber security requirements and information governance within complex engineering environments.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a technically capable and proactive CDE professional who combines strong ProjectWise administration skills with an understanding of information security, system integration and workflow automation.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a highly regulated environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and taking ownership of complex CDE technical configurations.

A methodical approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to balance operational requirements with security and compliance obligations will be essential to success in this role.

Additional Information

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