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Assistant Infrastructure Programme Manager (Contract)

  • Defence
  • Contracting / Project Management
  • Helensburgh
  • United Kingdom
  • 18/12/25
  • On site
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The UK’s nuclear sector has entered a renaissance, with Nuclear Energy now a vital component as the country moves towards a target of Net Zero.


Assystem provides critical support to this mission, accelerating the decommissioning and remediation of our legacy assets with a view to enabling a swifter energy transition, in parallel overcoming some of the largest engineering and environmental challenges of our generation.


As a Global top 3 independent nuclear engineering organisation, Assystem is active across the full decommissioning lifecycle. In the UK, we work across the Civil and Defence nuclear estates, pioneering agile and fit-for purpose, customer-focused solutions, drawing on our established pedigree for delivery engineering excellence. Assystem have a proud heritage gained over decades both in the UK and overseas, (delivering, supporting, managing) some of the most complex engineering projects in decommissioning, repurposing legacy assets and key new build projects such as Hinkley Point C. 


Job Description

Summary of Role – Assistant Infrastructure Programme Manager

The role will support the Infrastructure Programme Manager leading on the management of programme governance and controls.

The role is responsible for the management of the Major Works Programme risk register, including the reviewing scoring, mitigations and risk descriptions. Reporting of these risks to the Risk Management Group and Major Works Programme Review to support the delivery of projects on the programme.

The role is responsible for the development of the next years programme ensuring this is deliverable and captures requirements. The postholder is also responsible for maintaining an oversight and reviewing the 10-year programme on a regular basis to ensure this aligns with programme changes.

TASKS

Key tasks associated with this role:

Key Responsibilities

  • 📋 Oversee and maintain the Infrastructure Programme Risk Register, including monthly updates and reviews

  • ⚡ Manage risks within the Infrastructure Programme Management Team

  • 🗓️ Maintain a live Major Works Programme for DHI and review the 10-year plan for alignment and efficiency

  • 🤝 Collaborate with stakeholders to develop the next year’s programme, ensuring it is deliverable and aligned with HMNB Clyde priorities

  • 🏛️ Work closely with key stakeholders to improve programme governance and controls

 

My profile

Skills / experience required for this role:

  1. MS O365 proficient.
  2. Programme management / governance management experience.
  3. Excellent stakeholder management and engagement at all levels.
  4. Strong presentation and communication skills.
  5. Organised with ability to work on own initiative and be proactive.

Umbrella contractor role 6 mths +

Sole UK Nationals only, SC clearance required to commence role

This role is Hybrid with up to 2 days/week spent on the clients site in Helensburgh

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.

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