Context
Assystem has a proud history of supporting clients with project management consulting (including global project management consulting, infrastructure project management, commercial and contract management, and design supervision). Drawing on industry knowledge and best practice, paired with digital solutions, Assystem can drive innovation and efficiency. Clients include owner organisations, contractors, public sector and local authorities, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancies and software vendors.
Our experienced multidisciplinary teams work closely with clients to respond to all technical, economic, environmental and safety requirements.
Assystem deploys subject matter experts to facilitate decision-making, resolve bottlenecks, and align efforts on priority objectives. We can draw on our vast knowledge and experience across a range of sectors and project types so that our clients benefit from best industry practice and deploy this across their programmes and projects.
Assystem can provide a full-scale project management service, or target specific areas within project management including:
Global PMC approach
Project Management Consultancy (PMC) for engineering phases and construction management
Infrastructure project management
Project management, programme management, planning & scheduling, project controls, design management, risk management and project advisory
Commercial & Contract management
Cost management, audit & assurance, estimating, procurement, contract services and contract administration
Design supervision
Supervision of design contractors, design evaluations and reviews, use of systems engineering, etc
Our services are also supported by our digital innovative approaches. To address challenges and support our clients throughout their project lifecycle, we structure our digital offering into three main areas: Consulting (Listening & Audit), Methodology (Strategy & Modelling) and Integration (Implementation & Support).
Learn more about our Digital activities such as tailor-made solutions, data automation and recovery, modelling & simulation, and our Digital Twin with BIM 4D & 5D.
GLOBAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY (PMC) APPROACH
Assystem provides the entire project management from the site investigation and feasibility phases to the delivery of the works to the operator on behalf of the client, the technology suppliers and the general contractors.
We can act as Owner Engineer or Architect Engineer for construction management and commissioning support services:
- Design supervision
- Construction management
- Contract and supply chain management
- Testing and commissioning support
- Shutdown supervision
Discover our complete Construction Management and commissioning offer here.
Project Management Office (PMO)
Assystem has established centres of excellence in PM to apply digital methods and solutions which optimise the management of projects for our clients.
Assystem mobilises its experts at key stages of a project to facilitate decision-making, resolve any issues, and help focus the project on key objectives. Our in-depth knowledge and experience in a wide range of sectors and project types ensure that our clients receive a clear and well-founded analysis at every stage.
Our services are flexible and can be provided on a short-term, ad-hoc or interim basis if required:
Project and programme management
Planning & scheduling
Project controls
Design Management
Risk Management
PMO services
Quality and compliance systems
To understand our comprehensive PMO and project controls offer, please click here.
COMMERCIAL AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Assystem engages all stakeholders to provide a true analysis, helping the client make valuable, informed decisions. By managing and resolving issues proactively, we can enhance the value for clients, minimising financial and legal risks to our clients.
Assystem can manage and deliver the tendering, contract procurement, and contract administration through to successful handover with lessons learnt. Alternatively, Assystem can provide audit and assurance services by accredited auditors and commercial managers to verify and validate costs, risks and assumptions on projects in accordance with the contract.
Assystem ensures independent, experienced, and professional advice on various issues:
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Contract advice
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Claims management
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Contract development
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Adjudication
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Dispute avoidance and resolution
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Cost estimating
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Cost forecasting
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Contract compliance
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Cost audits
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Final accounts
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Systems integrity
DESIGN SUPERVISION
As part of the Project Management offer, Assystem can take charge of design phase supervision for customer projects: from the preliminary studies to the detailed design, all while ensuring compliance with the specification requirements.
This support requires the following tasks:
- Supervising companies in charge of the design:
- Planning, including our digital tailor-made solution Optimizio
- Verification of technical documentation, including our digital tailor-made solutions DeepFinder and DeepREXT
- Identification and resolution of blocking points and non-conformities
- Assessment of the design compared with the requirements of the contracting party
- Use of system engineering to digitalise and optimise planning, management, and control of the design project. Discover more about this offer here.
You can also check out our system engineering and design offering to learn more about our competencies in terms of studies and design of complex projects.