Scope Author

ASSYSTEM; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering firm is seeking a highly knowledgeable NEC4 Contract Scope Author in Glasgow. The role involves developing and reviewing engineering contract scope documentation while collaborating with various teams to ensure clarity and compliance. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in contract management, specific NEC4 expertise, and strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and opportunities for ongoing training and internal promotion.

Benefits

Attractive social benefits

Ongoing training opportunities

Holiday bonuses

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in contract management or a related role.
• Extensive knowledge of NEC4 contracts and structuring Scope packages.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and author NEC4 engineering contract scope documentation.
• Coordinate and collate inputs from various specialists.
• Ensure compliance with NEC4 contract structures.

Skills

NEC4 contracts expertise

Contract management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

CEMAR contract management software

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' 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 optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering.

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

Job Description

Your Mission:

We are seeking a highly knowledgeable NEC4 professional to take the lead in developing, coordinating, and reviewing engineering contract scope documentation. If you have a strong background in NEC4 contracts, procurement, and technical documentation, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape complex engineering projects within a high‑profile environment. 🚀

As an NEC4 Contract Scope Author, you will work closely with the Engineering, Commercial, and Project Management teams to ensure contract scope documentation is comprehensive, clear, and aligned with project requirements. Your expertise in NEC4 contracts will be critical in supporting procurement activities from initial requirements through to contract award.

• Develop and author NEC4 engineering contract scope documentation 📑
• Coordinate and collate inputs from engineering, quality, project controls, and commercial specialists
• Ensure compliance with NEC4 contract structures and best practices
• Peer review contract scope documents to ensure clarity and accuracy
• Assess supplier tender proposals against the issued scope documentation
• Chair meetings to drive alignment and progress scope development
• Capture Lessons Learned (LfE) from previous NEC4 procurement activities
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including DIO, DE&S, and supply chain partners

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in contract management or a related role (pre‑or post‑contract)
• Extensive knowledge of NEC4 contracts, particularly in structuring Scope packages
• Experience in preparing and implementing NEC4 contracts within engineering projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey contract scope effectively
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage document development processes
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, ensuring contract scope information is precise

• Experience working in a nuclear or regulated industry
• Familiarity with the MoD estate, particularly HMNB Clyde
• Experience using CEMAR contract management software

Additional Information

Why join the Switchers community?

• Assystem has over 55 years of experience in nuclear engineering. We are among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
• Attractive social benefits: an engaging and dynamic Employee Committee (CE), holiday bonuses…
• Ongoing training throughout your career. Numerous career opportunities: 70% of our managers come from internal promotions!
• 1 to 2 days of remote work per week.

The role would typically be expected to be conducted in a hybrid arrangement from Glasgow City Centre (3 days office, 2 days WFH).

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.