Job Description
Your Mission:
We are seeking a highly knowledgeable NEC4 professional to take the lead in developing, coordinating, and reviewing engineering contract scope documentation. If you have a strong background in NEC4 contracts, procurement, and technical documentation, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape complex engineering projects within a high-profile environment.
About the Role
As an NEC4 Contract Scope Author, you will work closely with the Engineering, Commercial, and Project Management teams to ensure contract scope documentation is comprehensive, clear, and aligned with project requirements. Your expertise in NEC4 contracts will be critical in supporting procurement activities from initial requirements through to contract award.
Key Responsibilities
✅ Develop and author NEC4 engineering contract scope documentation
✅ Coordinate and collate inputs from engineering, quality, project controls, and commercial specialists
✅ Ensure compliance with NEC4 contract structures and best practices
✅ Peer review contract scope documents to ensure clarity and accuracy
✅ Assess supplier tender proposals against the issued scope documentation
✅ Chair meetings to drive alignment and progress scope development
✅ Capture Lessons Learned (LfE) from previous NEC4 procurement activities
✅ Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including DIO, DE&S, and supply chain partners
Qualifications
Essential Skills & Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in contract management or a related role (pre- or post-contract)
Extensive knowledge of NEC4 contracts, particularly in structuring Scope packages
Experience in preparing and implementing NEC4 contracts within engineering projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey contract scope effectively
Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage document development processes
Highly organized and detail-oriented, ensuring contract scope information is precise
⭐ Desirable Skills & Experience
➕ Experience working in a nuclear or regulated industry
➕ Familiarity with the MoD estate, particularly HMNB Clyde
➕ Experience using CEMAR contract management software
Additional Information
Why join the Switchers community?
Assystem has over 55 years of experience in nuclear engineering. We are among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
Attractive social benefits: an engaging and dynamic Employee Committee (CE), holiday bonuses...
Ongoing training throughout your career. Numerous career opportunities: 70% of our managers come from internal promotions!
1 to 2 days of remote work per week.
Umbrella Contractor or Permanent Staff position
The role would typically be expected to be conducted in a hybrid arrangement from Glasgow City Centre (3 days office, 2 days WFH).
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.