Project Controls Manager

The UK government has pledged to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and, as such, is pushing ahead with significant investment in nuclear and renewable energies.

Assystem, as a leading provider of project management, design engineering & construction supervision services within the nuclear industry, has aligned its own strategy to support this switch to low-carbon energy, whilst also recognising transport and infrastructure systems to be a major factor in influencing the outcome of government policy.

By acquiring Logikal in 2023, Assystem reaffirmed their commitment to the UK’s energy transition by combining strengths with a long-established provider of expertise to the transport & infrastructure sectors. We deliver professional services within PMO project delivery, particularly in the areas of project planning, project controls, risk management and enhanced business intelligence.

Based on these solid foundations, our team continues to build on its existing capability and has ambitious plans to develop its reach within both the transport & infrastructure sectors and through the additional opportunities offered via the Assystem network within the nuclear sector.

Our objectives will ultimately be defined by our ability to attract and retain those talented individuals who share our vision and wish to join us in shaping the future.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Controls Systems Specialist with a focus on Risk systems to lead the definition, identification, and implementation of new project controls tools. This role will play a key part in enhancing our project delivery capabilities by introducing modern, efficient systems that support risk management and overall project governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Define Requirements
  
  

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document detailed requirements for new project controls systems, with an emphasis on risk management functionality.
    
    

  • Translate business needs into technical specifications for system design and configuration.
    
    

• Identify Suitable Systems
  
  

  • Research and evaluate available project controls and risk management systems in the market.
    
    

  • Recommend appropriate tools that align with organizational goals, processes, and compliance requirements.
    
    

• System Implementation
  
  

  • Lead or support the end-to-end implementation of selected systems, including planning, configuration, testing, and deployment.
    
    

  • Coordinate with IT, vendors, and end-users to ensure seamless integration with existing platforms.
    
    

  • Develop user training materials and conduct training sessions as needed.
    
    

• Continuous Improvement
  
  

  • Monitor system performance and gather user feedback post-implementation.
    
    

  • Propose and execute enhancements to improve usability and functionality over time.
    
    

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience with project controls systems, particularly risk management solutions.
  
  

• Strong understanding of project risk processes, methodologies, and reporting.
  
  

• Experience in selecting and implementing enterprise tools or platforms.
  
  

• Ability to manage stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams.
  
  

• Excellent documentation, communication, and training skills.
  
  

Desirable

• Familiarity with tools such as Primavera Risk Analysis, Active Risk Manager (ARM), or similar.
  
  

• Background in large infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects.
  
  

• Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 31000 or PMI Risk Management Framework.
  
  
  
  

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.