Senior Project Manager

ASSYSTEM; Glasgow, Crombie, Plymouth, Longtown; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem seeks a Senior Project Manager to deliver four Ammunition Processing Buildings, leading civil engineering delivery under NEC4 contracts. You will manage design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover in a highly regulated environment, guiding multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with contractors and clients from initial concept through to completion.

The role requires experience in heavy civils/infrastructure, strong leadership, excellent communication, and a track

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering major civil engineering or infrastructure projects within highly regulated environments.
• Sound knowledge of NEC4 contracts, commercial management, change control, risk, and project governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate project teams to deliver outstanding results and drive a culture of excellence.
• Champion Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and promoting a strong safety-first culture.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships to achieve successful project outcomes and business objectives.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle, managing scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk from inception through to handover.
• Lead procurement activities and NEC4 contract delivery in line with MOD policies and governance requirements.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets, timelines, and performance targets.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement through regular feedback and effective contract management.
• Deliver accurate project, commercial, and performance reporting while meeting assurance and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to business growth and operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

NEC4

Contract management

Risk management

Health & Safety

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status or progressing

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

This role is for a Senior Project Manager will deliver four Ammunition Processing Buildings (APBs) which is a key leadership role and will be responsible for leading the delivery of complex civil engineering and infrastructure under NEC4 forms of contract. The role requires an experienced project leader from a civil engineering/construction background, capable of managing projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover in a highly regulated environment.

This role will suit a senior delivery professional with strong experience in heavy civils, structural or infrastructure works, and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contractors and consultants, and drive safe, timely and cost-effective delivery against demanding programme objectives.

Responsibilities

Lead and motivate project teams to deliver outstanding results and drive a culture of excellence.

• Champion Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and promoting a strong safety-first culture.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships to achieve successful project outcomes and business objectives.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle, managing scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk from inception through to handover.
• Lead procurement activities and NEC4 contract delivery in line with MOD policies and governance requirements.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets, timelines, and performance targets.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement through regular feedback and effective contract management.
• Deliver accurate project, commercial, and performance reporting while meeting assurance and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to business growth and operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven experience delivering major civil engineering or infrastructure projects within highly regulated environments.
• Strong track record of managing projects across the full lifecycle, from design and procurement through to construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Sound knowledge of NEC4 contracts, commercial management, change control, risk, and project governance.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing contractors and consultants to achieve successful project delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels.
• Chartered status (or working towards it) and a commitment to professional development.

Desirable Skills

• Experience delivering Defence, utilities, heavy civils, or major infrastructure projects.
• NEC4 ECC Accredited Project Manager, APM qualification, or SMSTS certification.
• Experience using CEMAR or similar contract management systems.

You'll Be:

• A confident project leader with experience delivering complex infrastructure programmes.
• A collaborative team player who can coordinate contractors, designers, commercial teams, and project controls specialists.
• A strong communicator who builds effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners.
• Comfortable making key decisions, managing risk, and overcoming challenges to keep projects on track.

Why join the community of Switchers?:

• The Group is currently ranked Third in the world for nuclear engineering.
• A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations, project, technical, sales and support functions
• Provide opportunities to work on exciting, global projects
• Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text
• Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs

Available to work in Glasgow at least 3 days per week with potential travel to Plymouth, Glen Douglas, Crombie and Longtown.

Staff or Umbrella contractor role

Sole UK national required

SC needed to commence role

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