Senior PMO & Project Controls Leader – Nuclear Projects in London

Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies. In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

Job Description

• Day to day management of the team of Controls functions within the Programme.
• Responsible for liaising with the supply chain and the central client finance team to establish and agree annual budgets and reporting of financial performance in line with shareholder requirements and those set by the PMO.
• To support the Programme Director with progress reporting including; schedule updates, forecast to complete, variance identification and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensuring the Project controls team produce weekly / monthly reports in line with the PMO reporting calendar, providing details on progress, actuals, forecast and explanation of variances.
• Ensure that Project controls processes are consistently applied across the NI Programme.
• Support and advise NI Project Managers and the Supply chain with the application of Project Controls requirements, policies, procedures and the standards required to deliver projects.
• Responsible for ~4 to 6 Direct Reports (Heads of Function) and up to 20 indirect reports (at peak).
• Accountable for assuring the establishment of the baseline budget and schedule (including risk).
• Accountable for monitoring, assessing, and assuring project costs, schedule and risks.
• Accountable for establishing the monitoring process for management of contracts.

My profile

• Substantial professional work experience in one or more specific disciplines in the Programme, Project, or Commercial Management disciplines.
• Detailed understanding of governance, strategic planning techniques, strategic risk analysis, construction technology, delivery, site logistics, commercial & legal / contract issues.
• Demonstrates an understanding of how to drive performance improvement.
• Excellent presentation, influencing and facilitation skills.

Essential

• Educated to at least degree level, or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience of shaping and developing strategic changes through management of large programmes.
• Experience of managing contractors, consultants, and other advisors throughout large and complex construction programmes, in a regulated environment.

Desirable

• Achieved Membership / Fellow / Certified Fellow status with one or more professional institutions.

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.