Project Manager

ASSYSTEM; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex projects. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of project management experience, with a solid background in managing complex infrastructure projects. This role offers a competitive benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave, healthcare plan, and opportunities for professional development. The position supports hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

8% company pension contributions

Healthcare cash-plan

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in managing complex projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead project plans, define scope, objectives, and timelines.
• Ensure projects meet plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Build strong relationships with senior management, clients, and partners.

Skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

APM Project Professional Qualification or equivalent

NEC Project Manager certification or MAPM qualification

Job description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low‑carbon energy.

We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

Drawing on more than 55 years of experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimise the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering.

To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all

Job Description

Your future team

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to lead and oversee complex projects.

If you're passionate about driving project success, providing strategic direction, and managing multiple projects simultaneously, this is the role for you! 🌟

Your missions

Project Planning & Strategy

• Lead project plans, define scope, objectives, and timelines (NEC principles/guidelines).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish requirements and success criteria.

Project Execution & Monitoring

• Ensure projects meet plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Track progress, monitor milestones, and address risks.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with senior management, clients, and partners.
• Communicate updates, risks, and issues clearly and promptly.

Resource & Budget Management

• Optimize resource allocation and manage project budgets.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure budget compliance.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify and mitigate risks, develop strategies to minimize disruptions.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure high‑quality project deliverables and continuous improvement.

Team Leadership

• Lead, guide, and foster a collaborative team culture.

Strategic Alignment

• Align projects with organisational goals and provide input on prioritisation.

Why join the community of Switchers?

Assystem is one of the top 3 largest Nuclear Engineering companies. This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career. In return for your hard work we offer competitive benefits, including:

• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• 8% company pension contributions
• Healthcare cash‑plan to get money back on dental, medical, physical care
• Employee assistance programme including 24/7 access to free mental health support, virtual gym classes and more
• Get professional and industry membership fees paid for.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in managing complex projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• In‑depth knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices, ideally aligned with NEC principles.
• Strong stakeholder management abilities, with experience in influencing and managing expectations at all levels.
• Background in engineering consultancy and experience in infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrable experience in running NEC projects, change control management, risk management, and budget management.
• APM Project Professional Qualification or equivalent.
• NEC Project Manager certification or MAPM qualification is desirable.

Additional Information

Hybrid working

This role requires the successful candidate to hold (or be able to obtain) a minimum of a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance.

Due to the nature of work this role will be delivering and for the protection of certain assets, the successful candidate has to be a sole UK national.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates, promote, and 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.