Principal Project Manager (Framework / Client Lead) in Glasgow

Company DescriptionToday, 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 DescriptionThis role acts as the single point of leadership and representation for Assystem within a joint venture, delivering work on a major Defence Infrastructure framework.The successful candidate will operate as a framework and client-facing lead, responsible for:Building and maintaining strong, trusted client relationshipsRepresenting Assystem’s interests and ensuring visibility within the joint ventureEnabling successful delivery across multiple workstreams rather than managing individual projectsDrumbeat framework operations which support the current success and future growth of the frameworkThe role requires someone comfortable operating at a strategic and influencing level, working across organisational boundaries and without direct control of all delivery resources.The role reports to the Defence Business Manager, who holds responsibility for delivering the budget and performance targets for the account.This role will be based out of our Assystem Glasgow office with travel to client sites (Clyde) and partner offices as required.ResponsibilitiesClient & Framework LeadershipAct as a senior client interface, building long-term, trusted relationships with key stakeholdersRepresent Assystem within the joint venture, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives, standards and ways of workingUnderstand client priorities and proactively shape delivery approaches and solutions to meet evolving needsSupport the identification and development of future opportunities within the frameworkJoint Venture Collaboration & RepresentationAct as Assystem’s focal point within the JV environment, working closely with partner organisationsFoster a collaborative, high-performing delivery culture across all partiesNavigate multi-partner dynamics, influencing decisions and ensuring effective alignmentRepresent Assystem in relevant governance, operational and leadership forumsFramework Oversight & Delivery EnablementProvide oversight across multiple projects/workstreams, ensuring alignment to framework objectivesAct as a senior escalation point for delivery, client or partner issuesEnsure effective mobilisation of teams and integration of in-house capability and supply chainDrive continuous improvement and consistency across delivery activitiesCommercial & Account PerformanceContribute to delivery of account turnover and margin in collaboration with the Business ManagerMaintain visibility of framework performance, risks and opportunitiesSupport commercial positioning and protect Assystem’s interests within the JVProvide regular reporting to internal stakeholdersResource & Capability CoordinationMaintain a reliable forward view of demand, supporting resource planning and capability developmentAct as a key interface for recruitment and onboarding of technical resources into the frameworkOpportunity Development & BiddingAct as the early owner of new opportunities, shaping them through to Bid / No Bid decisionCollaborate with the sales team to develop client-focused value propositionsSupport the transition of opportunities into formal bid processesContribute to Key Account Plans and strategic growth initiativesInternal Leadership & CollaborationAct as the internal point of contact for support across bids, projects and capabilitySupport wider Assystem initiatives, sharing best practice and lessons learnedPromote employee engagement through clear communication of direction and prioritiesLine management responsibilities as requiredQualificationsQualificationsEssential Experience, Skills, Qualifications & AttributesProfessionally recognised engineering or technical degreeStrong understanding of the UK Defence Infrastructure sector and supply chainDemonstrable experience in client-facing, framework or programme environmentsExperience working within joint ventures, alliances or collaborative delivery modelsStrong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilityCommercial awareness and understanding of framework delivery modelsAbility to influence without direct authority across organisational boundariesExcellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skillsBroad understanding of engineering, delivery and procurement processesAbility to work independently, use initiative and operate in complex environmentsDesirableExperience in large-scale defence frameworks or long-term programmesBackground spanning both delivery and client-facing rolesExperience in engineering consultancy environmentsAdditional InformationWhy join the community of Switchers?:ð¹ The Group is currently ranked Third in the world for nuclear engineering.ð¹A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations, project, technical, sales and support functionsð¹Provide opportunities to work on exciting, global projectsð¹Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or textð¹Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabsAt Assystem, we celebrate diversity and creativity. We believe in harnessing unique perspectives to shape innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what truly matter. Join us and help shape the future! ðLocation: Glasgow (Hybrid attendance in our Glasgow office weekly)Travel: Required to client site (Clyde) and partner officesSecurity Clearance: SC – Sole UK NationalNOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD - We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services, request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.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.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Project ManagementExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Management Consulting