The Position: Configuration Lead (Nuclear)

As a Configuration Lead, you’ll engage across multiple disciplines, working closely with stakeholders to promote understanding and effective implementation of Configuration Management arrangements throughout the Sizewell C (SZC) project. You’ll identify and address emerging risks, develop practical solutions, and simplify complex challenges to support sound decision-making. Through collaboration with diverse teams, you’ll help define and maintain the project’s technical baseline, enhancing both visibility and governance. As an integral part of SZC’s technical delivery, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the project’s overall success.

In this role, you’ll support the SZC Delivery Programmes by embedding strong configuration management practices — from planning and change control to status accounting and audit — ensuring they’re effectively implemented and continuously enhanced

Some of the main responsibilities of the Configuration Lead will include:

·      Develop a strong understanding of Hinkley Point C (HPC) configuration management practices, particularly around the transition from design to physical configuration.

·      Apply lessons from HPC to Sizewell C (SZC), advising on key configuration milestones and data readiness for replication activities.

·      Support delivery of the Overarching Configuration Management Plan, creating and maintaining scope-specific plans that align with the wider project framework.

·      Help shape and improve configuration management standards, procedures, and tools to ensure effective control and continuous improvement.

·      Build a structured framework for sharing configuration management insights and lessons learned between HPC and SZC.

·      Oversee identification and management of Configuration Items, ensuring a consistent, proportionate approach across the programme.

·      Work closely with stakeholders to establish and maintain configuration baselines, manage change, and support configuration reviews and audits.

·      Produce and refine Configuration Status Reports, providing data-driven insights to support informed decision-making.

·      Collaborate with Engineering Data and Tools teams to ensure configuration data is accurately captured and effectively managed.

Preferred Profile:

Alongside a commitment to our values of Care & Compassion, Performance, Team Spirit, and Inclusiveness, we are looking for individuals who can bring the following:

·      Proven experience in applying Configuration Management within large, complex programmes — ideally within major infrastructure or equivalent environments.

·      Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience

·      Previous experience working on Hinkley Point C (HPC) or other EPR projects.

·      Strong ability to coordinate cross-functional technical topics and apply Configuration Management (CM) processes effectively.

·      Skilled in developing pragmatic CM procedures tailored to project needs.

·      CM certification (e.g. CM2) and/or equivalent practical experience

·      Background in large, multi-disciplinary engineering projects.

·      Reside locally to Bridgwater or be prepared to relocate, as this permanent role does not include travel expense coverage.