PMO Change Manager

Assystem, Switch On; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy transition firm in the UK is seeking a Change Manager to oversee change management processes within major infrastructure programs. The successful candidate will support governance, coordinate changes, and provide guidance on control processes. Candidates should hold a degree or equivalent experience and have project management expertise. This role is offered as an ongoing contract engagement with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in project, programme, controls, or commercial management.
• Strong knowledge of change control, baseline management, and project governance.
• Understanding of WBS, CBS, and project controls processes within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and operate the Change Management process.
• Act as the central point of contact for change management.
• Coordinate baseline changes across cost, schedule, and risk.

Skills

Change control

Project governance

Facilitation skills

Education

Degree qualified (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Project controls tools

Programme management software

Job description

Company Description

Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 8000+ Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.

In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Change Manager to support the effective control of scope, cost, schedule, and risk across a major infrastructure programme. Reporting to the Baseline & Change Lead, the role sits within the Programme Management Office (PMO) and is responsible for ensuring that approved changes are governed, implemented, and aligned to agreed baselines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and operate the Change Management process and Investment Change Committee (ICC) governance.
• Act as the central point of contact for change management across the programme.
• Coordinate baseline changes across cost, schedule, and risk in line with approved changes.
• Support governance routines, reporting cycles, and monthly baseline & change outputs.
• Advise Project Managers, Change Owners, and supply chain partners on change control processes.
• Review and assure the quality of change proposals and facilitate change requests with delivery teams.
• Support and facilitate ICC meetings.
• Provide training and guidance on change management processes and tools.

Qualifications

About You

• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in project, programme, controls, or commercial management.
• Strong knowledge of change control, baseline management, and project governance.
• Understanding of WBS, CBS, and project controls processes within a regulated environment.
• Strong facilitation skills and the ability to work effectively across complex organisations.

Desirable

• Experience on major infrastructure or large-scale construction programmes.
• Practical knowledge of project controls tools and programme management software.
• Understanding of standard forms of contract and change workflows.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.

Additional Information

This is an ongoing contract role, with engagement via Umbrella Company.

Applications will be reviewed, and suitable candidates contacted week commencing 5 January. We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.