Programme Director - Fusion & Modular Nuclear

Assystem GmbH; Bristol; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem GmbH in Bristol is seeking a commercially minded, client-focused Strategic Pursuits and Programme Director to lead pursuit, winning and delivery of strategic programmes within our Fusion and Modular Nuclear business unit. You will drive profitability, client relationships and consortium engagements across the FMN portfolio.

Reporting to the Business Unit Director, you will shape pursuit strategies, oversee programme delivery and P&L, and represent Assystem in joint ventures and industry

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic pursuits and bids across the FMN portfolio.
• Oversee the successful execution of strategic programmes with 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

We are seeking a commercially minded, client-focused Strategic Pursuits and Programme Director to join our growing 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 (NB) 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.

Key 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.