Project Manager - NEC Supervisor in Leiston

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 8,000 Switchers blend historical engineering expertise with cutting-edge digital technologies to drive this change. Join us in revolutionizing the energy sector and making a significant global impact.

Joining a major nuclear project, the NEC Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the contractor complies with the technical standards and specifications outlined in the NEC Engineering and Construction Contracts. This role plays a critical part in maintaining quality assurance and ensuring that works are carried out in accordance with the contract requirements. To succeed in this role, previous NEC works contract experience, civil engineering, MCHW and H&S experience is essential.

As part of this role, the scope of accountability includes the construction of off-site infrastructure that may include (but not be limited to) Major Highway Works, Park and Ride sites, Rail works, temporary construction roads, and utility network.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with Works Information, NEC3 requirements, and health & safety regulations.
• Issue Defect Notifications, support defect resolution, and chair regular quality meetings.
• Review and approve material submissions prior to site delivery.
• Liaise with County Council inspectors under S278 obligations.
• Maintain daily inspection, testing, and site activity records.
• Witness and verify testing and commissioning activities.
• Work within CEMAR, Field View and SharePoint systems.
• Coordinate with project Quality teams and feed site data into Quality Management systems.
• Maintain strong communication with the Contractor, Project Manager and key stakeholders.
• Provide clear written and verbal reports covering progress, quality, H&S, environment and stakeholder matters.
• Promote lessons‑learned and knowledge‑capture across the project.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with project teams and Construction Managers.

Qualifications:

Though previous nuclear experience would be great, please note it is not essential. We actively encourage applications from other regulated sectors who are keen to transition into nuclear environments. We also recognise that it’s unlikely you will meet every requirement listed below, but if you have 80% of these skills, I would still like to hear from you.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in engineering, construction or related field.
• Proven experience working on highly regulated infrastructure projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of quality, safety, security and environmental responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC Contracts.
• CSCS card and relevant health and safety training.

Additional Information:

Join us at Assystem and be part of a global team delivering some of the most exciting and complex engineering projects in the world. This is your chance to shape the UK’s energy future while developing your expertise in a unique environment.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid Working Opportunity
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Employee referral scheme
• Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
• Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
• Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
• 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help

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.