Defence & Nuclear Project Manager

ASSYSTEM; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Discount vouchers

Enhanced sick pay

Job summary

Assystem is a leading nuclear engineering firm with global reach, looking for a Project Manager to drive complex defence and infrastructure programmes. You will manage scope, schedule and cost, applying best practices and ensuring safe, on‑time delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration, client relationship building and robust project controls, with opportunities to contribute to bids and growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex projects in defence/nuclear sectors.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules and stakeholder expectations.
• Proficient in governance, project controls and KPI/EVM concepts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects to scope, quality, schedule and budget.
• Apply project management methodologies across lifecycle.
• Manage project budgets and monitor financial performance.
• Support governance reviews to maintain delivery excellence.
• Prepare high‑quality client bids and proposals.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Risk management

MS Office

Earned Value

Education

Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

ERP systems

Job description

Assystem is a leading nuclear engineering firm with global reach, looking for a Project Manager to drive complex defence and infrastructure programmes. You will manage scope, schedule and cost, applying best practices and ensuring safe, on‑time delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration, client relationship building and robust project controls, with opportunities to contribute to bids and growth in a dynamic environment.