Strategic Portfolio & P&L Lead – Engineering

ASSYSTEM; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem seeks an experienced Senior Business Manager to lead a high-performing engineering consultancy portfolio. You will drive project-based P&L results, integrate cross-functional performance, and ensure disciplined governance across multiple delivery streams.

Working with the Programme Manager, you will align business units to deliver sustainable, high-quality, and profitable outcomes. Strong commercial control and leadership are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a P&L within an engineering consultancy or project delivery environment.
• Strong financial acumen including forecasting, cost control, budgeting and reporting.
• Experience with NEC4 contracts and related commercial principles.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver against a project-based P&L with revenue, margin and cash targets.
• Integrate performance across Programme Management, Engineering, Commercial and Sales.
• Lead monthly forecasting, reporting and financial reviews for the portfolio.
• Oversee NEC4 contract administration and change management across the portfolio.
• Engage clients, develop pipeline of work, and secure long-term framework relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement and data-led decision making across delivery streams.
• Provide leadership to direct teams and functional leads, fostering accountability.

Skills

P&L management

Portfolio performance

Stakeholder management

Leadership across multi-disciplinary

Forecasting & financial control

Contract governance (NEC4)

Education

Engineering/PM/Business degree

Job description

Assystem seeks an experienced Senior Business Manager to lead a high-performing engineering consultancy portfolio. You will drive project-based P&L results, integrate cross-functional performance, and ensure disciplined governance across multiple delivery streams.

Working with the Programme Manager, you will align business units to deliver sustainable, high-quality, and profitable outcomes. Strong commercial control and leadership are essential for success in this role.