Strategic Engineering Portfolio Manager

ASSYSTEM; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Discount vouchers

Enhanced sick pay

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Assystem UK is seeking an experienced Business Manager to lead a high-performing engineering consultancy portfolio, delivering work packages and project-based engineering outcomes.

This role is accountable for a project-driven P&L, with governance across delivery streams and close partnership with the Programme Manager. Deputising for the Senior Business Manager as required, you will drive performance, growth, and profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a P&L within an engineering consultancy or project delivery environment.
• Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, cost control, budgeting, and performance reporting.
• Solid understanding of NEC4 contracts and associated commercial principles.
• Demonstrated ability to set, monitor, and act on performance KPIs at portfolio level.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver against a project-based P&L, ensuring revenue, margin, and cash targets are achieved.
• Integrate performance across key pillars to ensure joined-up execution of the business plan.
• Define and oversee portfolio-level KPIs and performance metrics, ensuring visibility of trends and risks.
• Lead monthly forecasting, reporting, and financial reviews, ensuring outputs are accurate and decision-ready.
• Ensure appropriate oversight of NEC4 contract administration and changes across the portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and develop pipeline opportunities.

Skills

P&L management

Portfolio performance

Stakeholder management

Multi-disciplinary leadership

NEC4 contracts

Bid & commercial governance

Forecasting & budgeting

Program governance

Education

Degree in Engineering/Project Management

Experience in nuclear/regulated industries

Job description

Assystem UK is seeking an experienced Business Manager to lead a high-performing engineering consultancy portfolio, delivering work packages and project-based engineering outcomes.

This role is accountable for a project-driven P&L, with governance across delivery streams and close partnership with the Programme Manager. Deputising for the Senior Business Manager as required, you will drive performance, growth, and profitability.