Job Description
The Job Mission This hybrid role is suited to candidates able to commute to project locations or relocate nearby, with support available. You will provide cost management, forecasting and performance reporting support within the Quality PMO. Working closely with your future team, you will help ensure quality programmes are financially controlled and effectively governed.
* Develop and maintain cost tracking systems for quality programme management activities.
* Monitor expenditure against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and emerging risks.
* Produce monthly, quarterly and annual forecasts supporting project financial planning cycles.
* Analyse cost impacts related to audits, corrective actions and regulatory commitments.
* Generate performance dashboards and management reports for senior stakeholder review.
* Develop KPIs and metrics supporting Quality PMO performance monitoring and governance.
* Identify cost risks and opportunities, supporting mitigation and efficiency improvement initiatives.
* Collaborate with quality, finance, project controls and supply chain teams across the programme.
* Ensure compliance with project financial procedures, governance standards and audit requirements.
* Maintain accurate, auditable records supporting PMO governance and continuous improvement activities.
Essential Skills
* Strong experience in cost analysis, project controls, finance or PMO environments.
* Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, engineering, construction or energy projects.
* Proven ability to produce financial forecasts and performance reporting for senior stakeholders.
* Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex datasets and identify trends.
* Experience managing budgets, variance analysis and cost performance monitoring processes.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across multidisciplinary teams.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for reporting and analysis.
* Ability to maintain accuracy, governance compliance and auditable financial records
✔️ Desired Skills
* Degree in finance, accounting, project controls or related discipline.
* Professional qualifications such as APM PMQ or PRINCE2 certification.
* Experience within the UK nuclear sector or highly regulated environments.
* Knowledge of nuclear quality assurance and regulatory frameworks.
* Familiarity with Primavera P6, Databricks and PMO governance reporting processes
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree in Finance, Accounting, Project Controls, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
* Professional Qualifications (Desirable) - APM PMQ or PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong experience in cost analysis, project controls, PMO, finance, or commercial management roles.
* Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, engineering, energy, construction, or nuclear projects.
* Experience producing financial forecasts and performance reports.
* Experience managing budgets and analysing cost performance.
* Experience using project controls and reporting systems.
* Experience working within complex stakeholder environments.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Ability to identify trends and anomalies.
* Excellent problem-solving capability.
* Ability to interpret complex datasets and provide meaningful insights.
* Fluent in English
* Strong written and verbal communication.
* Ability to present information to senior stakeholders.
* Effective stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
Software Knowledge
* Advanced Microsoft Excel
* Microsoft Power BI
* Databricks
* Primavera P6
* Microsoft PowerPoint.
Desirable Experience
* Experience within the UK nuclear sector.
* Knowledge of nuclear quality assurance requirements.
* Familiarity with regulatory frameworks associated with the UK nuclear industry.
* Experience supporting PMO governance boards and executive reporting.
Additional Information
What we offer
Join Assystem and play a vital role in supporting cost control and performance management on one of the UK’s most significant nuclear infrastructure programmes. Develop your expertise within a collaborative environment while contributing to the delivery of safe, efficient and sustainable energy solutions.
Benefits include:
Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home and the office
️ 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Buy & Sell Holiday – Make your time off work for you
8% Company Pension Contributions
️ Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
Healthcare Cash Plan – Claim back on dental, optical & more
Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
Exclusive Discounts – Restaurants, days out & top brands
24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help
Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money & go green
Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers
Paid Professional Membership Fees
❤️ Volunteer Days – Make a difference on company time
Join Assystem and contribute to delivering sustainable and innovative engineering solutions for the Hinkley Point C project.
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NOTICE 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.