Programme Director - Fusion & Modular Nuclear

Assystem GmbH; Bolton; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem GmbH is seeking a commercially minded Strategic Pursuits and Programme Director for the Fusion and Modular Nuclear unit. You will lead pursuit strategies, bid leadership, and the delivery of strategic programmes, responsible for profitability and client relationships within nuclear sectors.

You will represent Assystem in consortia and JV arrangements, guiding teams and stakeholders to achieve strategic growth and impact in new build projects, including SMR/AMR initiatives.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities listed in the ad describe leadership of strategic pursuits and programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic pursuits and bids across the FMN portfolio.
• Oversee the successful execution of strategic programmes, including P&L responsibility.
• Define pursuit and delivery strategies for new build projects (e.g. Owners Engineer services for SMRs and AMRs).
• Build and evolve teams to meet programme demands.
• Drive performance, profitability, capability development, and resource optimisation.
• Foster and grow collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and supply chain stakeholders.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the FMN business unit.
• Represent Assystem in Joint Ventures, client consortiums, and industry-facing initiatives.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a commercially minded, client-focused Strategic Pursuits and Programme Director to join our Fusion and Modular Nuclear business unit. Reporting directly to our Business Unit Director, you will lead the pursuit, winning and delivery of strategic programmes, driving Assystem’s continued growth and impact within the nuclear sector. As a senior leader within the FMN and wider New Build teams, your leadership will shape pursuit strategies, programme delivery, profitability, and client relationships. You’ll represent Assystem both independently and within consortia, steering outcomes that align with our business goals and strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic pursuits and bids across the FMN portfolio.
• Oversee the successful execution of strategic programmes, including P&L responsibility.
• Define pursuit and delivery strategies for new build projects (e.g. Owners Engineer services for SMRs and AMRs).
• Build and evolve teams to meet programme demands.
• Drive performance, profitability, capability development, and resource optimisation.
• Foster and grow collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and supply chain stakeholders.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the FMN business unit.
• Represent Assystem in Joint Ventures, client consortiums, and industry-facing initiatives.