Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Period:
Salary: DOE
Location:
London, GB, EC2R 7BP Bristol, GB, BS32 4TP
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Career Area: Nuclear Development
Configuration Lead (NI)
Sizewell C is entering an exciting phase of growth as we mature into an independent organisation and continue building one of the UK’s largest and most important energy projects. We are now recruiting the below position:
Position: Configuration Lead
Location: Based in either London or Bristol, with a hybrid working pattern of 3 days per week in the office (some flexibility available)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £66,866 - £73,000 depending on experience
Benefits include:
Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays.
Bonus: 5% annual bonus.
Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution.
Closing date – 27th August 2026
Role Overview
You'll oversee and implement Configuration Management activities within the Nuclear Island delivery programme, improving standards and tools. Plan and maintain configuration baselines, identify and document Configuration Items, and manage changes effectively. Produce clear status reports and support change control to ensure accurate tracking and closure. Deliver training, conduct audits, and assist with reviews to validate compliance. Finally, you'll contribute to Engineering Data and Information Management, aligning tools and processes with project needs.
Key Responsibilities
Ability to perform and manage all configuration management processes throughout the full product lifecycle within a similar environment
Ability to use and implement configuration management tools for managing Product Data, Asset Data, Requirements, Documents, Drawings and BIM/CAD systems
Ability to develop, coach and lead the project team (including direct reports) to successfully achieve configuration management delivery milestones
Ability to manage Contractors and Suppliers configuration management interfaces
General professional qualities such as accuracy, tenacity, result-oriented and teamwork-oriented attitude, and diplomacy
Ability to work independently, be pro‑active, report on and escalate relevant issues
Good communication/interpersonal skills
Excellent written communication
About you
Prior experience in dedicated Configuration roles
Evidence of CM methodology training such as EIA‑649 or CM2/CMII
Understanding and ability to apply CM Standards (e.g. ISO 10007 / EIA‑649 / CM2 / Def Stan 05‑57 / CMMI)
Knowledge of Technical and Quality Assurance principles
Knowledge of Systems Engineering and System Lifecycles (ISO15288)
Knowledge of business improvement processes (e.g. Six Sigma or similar)
Desirable
Experience within the Nuclear industry (ideally Nuclear Power Plants) or large regulated infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated use of PLM tools (Project Lifecycle Management)
Why Join us?
Be part of one of the most important low-carbon energy projects in the UK.
Work in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, integrity, and long-term sustainability.
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development.
Flexible and hybrid working options.
Key Competencies
Behavioural Competences
Humility
Recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences
Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise
Positivity
Positively challenge poor quality and performance
Identify solutions at the lowest possible level
Encourage tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward
Respect
Value the rules and environment in which we operate
Give and receive feedback with respect
Embrace and engage with new people and ideas
Solidarity
One team, working closely together and helping each other
Empowered teams always looking forward.
Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes
Clarity
Communicate clearly and consistently
Promote collaboration and team alignment
Clearer and faster decision making
Drive simplification at all levels
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.
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