Programme Performance Lead (Umbrella Contractor)

Assystem GmbH; Helensburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Helensburgh is seeking a Programme Performance Lead to support performance management of the Major Works Programme. The role involves financial management, stakeholder engagement, and oversight of project milestones. Successful candidates will have MS O365 proficiency, experience in programme governance, and strong communication skills. This is a hybrid role, with flexibility and a commitment to diversity in the workplace. Candidates must hold SC clearance to commence.

Qualifications

• Experienced in programme governance management.
• Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Organised, proactive, and can work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance of the Major Works Programme.
• Review monthly reports to identify improvement areas.
• Oversee financial management and reporting.
• Track completion of projects against milestones.
• Facilitate management meetings with required documentation.

Skills

MS O365 proficiency

Programme management experience

Stakeholder management

Strong presentation skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

This website emits an average of 1.6 g of CO₂ per page,* ASY 42,0 EURProgramme Performance Lead (Umbrella Contractor)Our Vacancy# Programme Performance Lead (Umbrella Contractor)* Defence* Contracting / Project Management* Helensburgh* United Kingdom* 17/12/25* On site* Share##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 – Programme Performance Lead**The role will support the Infrastructure Programme Manager leading on the performance management of the Major Works Programme.The postholder is responsible for managing the performance of the in-year Major Works Programme, including the review of the baseline & milestones and identifying project issues impacting at a programme level.The postholder is also responsible for programme financial management including the Enabled Work Schedule CP, updating MWP forecasts, submit funding requirements and report on in-year commitments.**Key tasks associated with this role:**1. Review the monthly Programme Summary Report to identify areas for improvement, issues to be resolved, variances and comments2. Oversee the performance management of the Major Works Programme.3. Lead on the review of the Major Works Programme baseline and milestones, including the tracking of the completion of projects.4. Identify and find solutions for issues which are impacting the Major Works Programme.5. Management of the finances of the Major Works Programme through forecasting, ABC bids and reporting6. Management of the EWS CP finances through forecasting, BC Approvals, CP Approvals and reporting.7. Oversee the development of robust programme performance reporting procedures.8. Support the Major Works Programme Review and EWS Monthly Management Meeting, ensuring required supporting documentation is collated and presented in a coherent and timely manner.9. Support the Programme Performance Manager in their role as support to the Programme Performance Lead.## My profile**Essential Skills and Experience****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 months +****Sole UK Nationals only, SC clearance required to commence role****This role is Hybrid with up to 2 days/week spent on 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.# Other vacancies might interest you* ## Contracting Helensburgh 17/12/25* ## Contracting Helensburgh 17/12/25* ## Permanent Bridgwater 17/12/25