Principal Project Manager (Framework / Client… at Assystem · Glasgow

companyDescription
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.
jobDescription
This 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 relationships
Representing Assystem’s interests and ensuring visibility within the joint venture
Enabling successful delivery across multiple workstreams rather than managing individual projects
Drumbeat framework operations which support the current success and future growth of the framework
The 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.
Responsibilities
Client & Framework Leadership
Act as a senior client interface, building long-term, trusted relationships with key stakeholders
Represent Assystem within the joint venture, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives, standards and ways of working
Understand client priorities and proactively shape delivery approaches and solutions to meet evolving needs
Support the identification and development of future opportunities within the framework
Joint Venture Collaboration & Representation
Act as Assystem’s focal point within the JV environment, working closely with partner organisations
Foster a collaborative, high-performing delivery culture across all parties
Navigate multi-partner dynamics, influencing decisions and ensuring effective alignment
Represent Assystem in relevant governance, operational and leadership forums
Framework Oversight & Delivery Enablement
Provide oversight across multiple projects/workstreams, ensuring alignment to framework objectives
Act as a senior escalation point for delivery, client or partner issues
Ensure effective mobilisation of teams and integration of in-house capability and supply chain
Drive continuous improvement and consistency across delivery activities
Commercial & Account Performance
Contribute to delivery of account turnover and margin in collaboration with the Business Manager
Maintain visibility of framework performance, risks and opportunities
Support commercial positioning and protect Assystem’s interests within the JV
Provide regular reporting to internal stakeholders
Resource & Capability Coordination
Maintain a reliable forward view of demand, supporting resource planning and capability development
Act as a key interface for recruitment and onboarding of technical resources into the framework
Opportunity Development & Bidding
Act as the early owner of new opportunities, shaping them through to Bid / No Bid decision
Collaborate with the sales team to develop client-focused value propositions
Support the transition of opportunities into formal bid processes
Contribute to Key Account Plans and strategic growth initiatives
Internal Leadership & Collaboration
Act as the internal point of contact for support across bids, projects and capability
Support wider Assystem initiatives, sharing best practice and lessons learned
Promote employee engagement through clear communication of direction and priorities
Line management responsibilities as required
qualifications
Qualifications
Essential Experience, Skills, Qualifications & Attributes
Professionally recognised engineering or technical degree
Strong understanding of the UK Defence Infrastructure sector and supply chain
Demonstrable experience in client-facing, framework or programme environments
Experience working within joint ventures, alliances or collaborative delivery models
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability
Commercial awareness and understanding of framework delivery models
Ability to influence without direct authority across organisational boundaries
Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
Broad understanding of engineering, delivery and procurement processes
Ability to work independently, use initiative and operate in complex environments
Desirable
Experience in large-scale defence frameworks or long-term programmes
Background spanning both delivery and client-facing roles
Experience in engineering consultancy environments
additionalInformation
Why join the community of Switchers?:
🔹 The Group is currently ranked Third in the world for nuclear engineering.
🔹A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations, project, technical, sales and support functions
🔹Provide opportunities to work on exciting, global projects
🔹Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text
🔹Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs
At 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! 🌟
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid attendance in our Glasgow office weekly)
Travel: Required to client site (Clyde) and partner offices
Security Clearance: SC – Sole UK National
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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.