Configuration Lead (Sizewell C)

The Sizewell C Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project.#SZCJobs

Configuration Lead
Sizewell C

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 – 26th 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. 

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.