Project Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne

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.

Job Description

Your Mission:

We are looking for a Project Manager (PM) to represent the Nuclear Defence business and support the delivery of the associated portfolio of projects for key blue-chip clients, supporting the Defence Programme Manager across both the Project Management and PMO functions. Reporting to the Programme Manager, the Project Manager should have managed a range of projects and have a demonstrable successful track record of delivering multi-discipline projects in the past, from concept through to delivery; ensuring client and internal requirements are met, and that the project is completed to plan and within budget. The Project Manager will also have commercial skills and demonstrable project and contract change management expertise.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver projects to scope, quality, schedule, and budget targets
• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle using recognised methodologies
• Control project budgets and monitor financial performance
• Support governance, assurance, and compliance activities
• Manage project risks, opportunities, and change control
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners
• Review project costs, schedules, and critical milestones
• Prepare reports, forecasts, and client proposals
• Promote teamwork and collaboration across project teams

Key Attributes

• Commercial awareness
• Strong communication skills
• Team player mentality
• Results-driven approach
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Proactive and organised mindset

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Proven experience managing multiple projects (3+ years)
• Knowledge of project governance and project controls
• Strong understanding of KPIs & Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Proficient in using ERP systems
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Project Management qualification (e.g. APM)

Desirable

• Hold Security Clearance or ability to gain SC
• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline
• Experience working within frameworks or framework contracts
• Experience within complex project or engineering environments

Why Join Us?

• Be part of dynamic construction and engineering projects
• Work in a collaborative and professional environment
• Develop your skills within a structured and well-supported team

Please be aware that many roles at Assystem are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

We will consider Inside IR35 Contractors or permanent staff.

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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.