Design Project Manager

Design Project Manager Infrastructure Projects (Client-Embedded Role)

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for delivering complex infrastructure design projects Join Assystem in a dynamic role embedded with a key client where youll lead the design aspects of major capital programmes across marine and onshore environments.

As the Design Project Manager youll play a pivotal role throughout the project lifecycledriving design development managing contracts and ensuring alignment with budget schedule and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage design development for marine and onshore infrastructure packages (Authority-led D&B ECI etc.)

• Build and maintain productive supplier relationships; monitor performance across time cost quality

• Work with Cost Team to manage budgets forecasts and expenditure reporting

• Collaborate with Planning Team to track project milestones and delivery schedules

• Apply strong risk and change management practices using configuration systems

• Lead project assurance activities and gateway reviews to ensure delivery confidence

• Foster a high-performing team culture and support continuous improvement

• Oversee contract closure ensuring financial and technical obligations are fully met

Qualifications :

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years experience in infrastructure design management roles

• Strong hands-on experience managing delivery using NEC4 contracts including change management

• Solid commercial understanding of cost and value; confident in challenging Compensation Events (CEs)

• Experience with CEMAR or similar contract administration tools

Desirable:

• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (Project Management or Engineering)

• Formal NEC PM accreditation or training

• Experience with complex design projects in highly regulated environments

• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 for schedule planning and tracking

Additional Information :

Whats in It for You

We believe in rewarding our people. Heres what you can expect:

• Pension scheme 8% employer contribution / 4% personal

• 25 days annual leave bank holidays with the option to buy or sell extra days

• Professional fees reimbursed we support your continued development

• Flexible working to help balance work and life

• Employee referral scheme earn rewards for great recommendations

Permanent Staff or Umbrella Contractor 

Due to the nature of this role the successful candidate will require Security clearance. To gain this they will be required to be a Sole UK national  Hybrid working from home/Assystem Office.  3 Days a week would be expected in our clients offices in Glasgow.

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 peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter!. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

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 peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time