Configuration Leads
Full-time
Shift Work?: No
Career area: Sizewell C
Primary Contractual Location: Aztec West
Term of Employment: Permanent

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy.
Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the Sizewell C Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
We are seeking several Configuration Leads to join our project. Are you ready to take on a key role in one of the UK’s most ambitious and transformative infrastructure projects? The Sizewell C Technical Directorate (TD) is seeking talented Configuration Leads to support our fast-paced and innovative delivery programmes.

THE SKILLS

• Capable of coordinating cross cutting technical topics and applying configuration management procedures.
• Capable of defining Configuration Management related procedures pragmatically aligned with project needs.
• 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.
• An understanding of engineering within large scale infrastructure projects.

DESIRABLE

• In-depth knowledge of Configuration Management standards and guidance.
• Previous experience in the nuclear industry.
  If you thrive in a high-stakes environment and are ready to help deliver some of the most complex projects in the energy sector, we’d love to hear from you!
  A full job description is available on application.
  

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THE ROLE

As a Configuration Lead you’ll be at the heart of our technical delivery, working across teams to embed robust Configuration Management practices. You’ll engage with stakeholders, tackle emerging risks and simplify complex challenges to drive progress and ensure alignment across the project.
Your work will help shape the technical baseline, enhance decision-making, and improve visibility throughout the programme lifecycle. Through continuous improvement, you’ll ensure our delivery meets and exceeds Configuration Management standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You’ll play a key role in supporting the Configuration Planning Lead, helping to bring the Overarching Configuration Management Plan to life.
You’ll be instrumental in shaping and evolving Configuration Management frameworks—developing standards, procedures, guidance, forms, and tools that drive consistency and quality.
You’ll establish criteria for selecting Configuration Items and take ownership of their identification and documentation across the programme.
By working closely with stakeholders, you’ll help set configuration baselines, manage change effectively, and deliver clear, actionable status reports.
You’ll oversee the change control process, ensuring all modifications are properly tracked, assessed, and closed out with precision.
Your insights will inform strategic decisions through well-crafted, data-driven Configuration Status Reports.
You’ll empower programme participants by delivering training and guidance that builds confidence and clarity around Configuration Management responsibilities.
You’ll also contribute to Engineering Data and Information Management, ensuring tools and processes are aligned with Configuration Management needs.