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Configuration Lead (Conventional Island) (Sizewell C)

Job Category:  Project Management / Controls
Contract Partner Company:  Jobs Service
Employing Company:  Sizewell C

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Configuration Lead (Conventional Island)

 

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

 

Location: Bristol or London (3 days a week) with visits between these project offices.

 

Employment type: Permanent full-time/ part-time.

 

Working pattern: We operate on an office-based contract model, but support hybrid working where possible. This means you’ll need to be based within reasonable travel distance of the office and able to attend in person when business needs require, typically 3 days per week, though this may vary by team or project. Flexibility to be on site when needed is essential.

 

Salary: £64,000 - £74,000 dependent on experience. There is also a bonus up to 5%, a market leading pension (up to 15% employee contributions) also other flexible benefits including health care screening (employee and partner), critical illness insurance, electric vehicle leasing, gym membership, season ticket loans and more.

 

As this role is within a government-funded project, we are required to comply with strict UK right-to-work legislation. Unfortunately, this means we are not able to provide visa sponsorship or support with immigration applications. To be considered, applicants must already hold the legal right to live and work in the UK. We are committed to equality of opportunity and warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who meet this requirement.

 

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 the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C (HPC), the Sizewell C Project (SZC) in Suffolk is the UK’s next nuclear power new build project. The project has obtained planning approval and has started construction works. It has recently achieved Financial Investment Decision (FID) meaning that all the funding for the full lifespan of the project is now secured and in place guaranteeing the full delivery of this new nuclear power station. 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.

 

The Role

We are seeking Configuration Lead 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.

 

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 and supporting process documentation to life.

 

You’ll be instrumental in delivering and overseeing Configuration Management activities within the CI (Conventional Islands) Delivery Programme of SZC and supporting improvements to standards, procedures, guidance, forms, and tools that drive consistency and quality.

 

You’ll plan the configuration baseline establishment points throughout the lifecycle and support the business to plan and deliver the content, including facilitating the protection and control of the content at the appropriate points.

 

You’ll implement the criteria for selecting Configuration Items and take ownership of their identification and documentation across the programme for your given scope of work. By working closely with stakeholders, you’ll help set configuration baselines, manage change effectively, and deliver clear, actionable status reports.

 

You’ll support the change control process, ensuring all modifications are properly tracked, assessed, implemented, baselines updated 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 plan, execute and report configuration audits for your given scope of work (physical and functional) to validate configuration items and baselines ensuring the configuration items and baselines are fit for purpose.

 

Working with the Configuration Planning Lead you’ll support configuration reviews (data accuracy) and audits (process effectiveness) and report compliance and raise non-compliance reports for misalignments. You’ll also contribute to Engineering Data and Information Management, ensuring tools and processes are aligned with Configuration Management needs.

 

The Skills

  • Ability to perform and manage all CM processes throughout the full product lifecycle within a similar environment
  • Ability to manage Contractors and Suppliers CM interfaces
  • Ability to develop, coach and lead the project team (including direct reports) to successfully achieve CM delivery milestones
  • Ability to use and implement CM tools for managing Product Data, Asset Data, Requirements, Documents, Drawings and BIM/CAD systems.
  • 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. 

 

Knowledge

  • Understanding and able to apply CM Standards (Def Stan 05-57/EIA-649/ISO10007/CM2/CMMI).
  • Knowledge of Systems Engineering and System Lifecycles (ISO15288).
  • Knowledge of Technical/Quality Assurance principles.
  • Member of the Institute of CM or similar.
  • Six Sigma qualification or similar business improvement qualification.
  • Understanding of Nuclear industry standards and business operations

 

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. 

 

#DestinationNuclear
 
#SZCjobs

 

Sizewell C Limited (Sizewell C) is a nuclear site licensed company whose business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Sizewell C was formerly under the majority ownership of the EDF Group but is currently majority owned by HM Government and operates as an independent company. EDF remains a key shareholder in Sizewell C and the business therefore maintains close links to EDF as a part of its ‘nuclear family’.

 

As a Sizewell C employee, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group.

 

Additional information

 

 

Join the team at Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

 

It’s not every day you get the opportunity to shape the working culture of what will be one of Europe’s largest construction projects, while also helping Britain to reach its target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. That’s one of the reasons Sizewell C will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before, and you’ll need to be an exceptional professional to reach the high standards this critical infrastructure project demands. 

 

The UK is experiencing a nuclear renaissance and Sizewell C – along with its sister project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset – is powering the change. We’re ramping up at pace as we look ahead to the Financial Investment Decision in early 2025, and the start of construction soon after. With government fully on board and public opinion shifting significantly in favour of nuclear, there’s never been a better time to join our project.

 

By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell C’s employee privacy policy and EDF's employee privacy policy. Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.
 

 

 

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.

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

Configuration Lead (Conventional Island)

 

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

 

Location: Bristol or London (3 days a week) with visits between these project offices.

 

Employment type: Permanent full-time/ part-time.

 

Working pattern: We operate on an office-based contract model, but support hybrid working where possible. This means you’ll need to be based within reasonable travel distance of the office and able to attend in person when business needs require, typically 3 days per week, though this may vary by team or project. Flexibility to be on site when needed is essential.

 

Salary: £64,000 - £74,000 dependent on experience. There is also a bonus up to 5%, a market leading pension (up to 15% employee contributions) also other flexible benefits including health care screening (employee and partner), critical illness insurance, electric vehicle leasing, gym membership, season ticket loans and more.

 

As this role is within a government-funded project, we are required to comply with strict UK right-to-work legislation. Unfortunately, this means we are not able to provide visa sponsorship or support with immigration applications. To be considered, applicants must already hold the legal right to live and work in the UK. We are committed to equality of opportunity and warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who meet this requirement.

 

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 the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C (HPC), the Sizewell C Project (SZC) in Suffolk is the UK’s next nuclear power new build project. The project has obtained planning approval and has started construction works. It has recently achieved Financial Investment Decision (FID) meaning that all the funding for the full lifespan of the project is now secured and in place guaranteeing the full delivery of this new nuclear power station. 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.

 

The Role

We are seeking Configuration Lead 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.

 

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 and supporting process documentation to life.

 

You’ll be instrumental in delivering and overseeing Configuration Management activities within the CI (Conventional Islands) Delivery Programme of SZC and supporting improvements to standards, procedures, guidance, forms, and tools that drive consistency and quality.

 

You’ll plan the configuration baseline establishment points throughout the lifecycle and support the business to plan and deliver the content, including facilitating the protection and control of the content at the appropriate points.

 

You’ll implement the criteria for selecting Configuration Items and take ownership of their identification and documentation across the programme for your given scope of work. By working closely with stakeholders, you’ll help set configuration baselines, manage change effectively, and deliver clear, actionable status reports.

 

You’ll support the change control process, ensuring all modifications are properly tracked, assessed, implemented, baselines updated 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 plan, execute and report configuration audits for your given scope of work (physical and functional) to validate configuration items and baselines ensuring the configuration items and baselines are fit for purpose.

 

Working with the Configuration Planning Lead you’ll support configuration reviews (data accuracy) and audits (process effectiveness) and report compliance and raise non-compliance reports for misalignments. You’ll also contribute to Engineering Data and Information Management, ensuring tools and processes are aligned with Configuration Management needs.

 

The Skills

  • Ability to perform and manage all CM processes throughout the full product lifecycle within a similar environment
  • Ability to manage Contractors and Suppliers CM interfaces
  • Ability to develop, coach and lead the project team (including direct reports) to successfully achieve CM delivery milestones
  • Ability to use and implement CM tools for managing Product Data, Asset Data, Requirements, Documents, Drawings and BIM/CAD systems.
  • 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. 

 

Knowledge

  • Understanding and able to apply CM Standards (Def Stan 05-57/EIA-649/ISO10007/CM2/CMMI).
  • Knowledge of Systems Engineering and System Lifecycles (ISO15288).
  • Knowledge of Technical/Quality Assurance principles.
  • Member of the Institute of CM or similar.
  • Six Sigma qualification or similar business improvement qualification.
  • Understanding of Nuclear industry standards and business operations

 

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. 

 

#DestinationNuclear
 
#SZCjobs

 

Sizewell C Limited (Sizewell C) is a nuclear site licensed company whose business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Sizewell C was formerly under the majority ownership of the EDF Group but is currently majority owned by HM Government and operates as an independent company. EDF remains a key shareholder in Sizewell C and the business therefore maintains close links to EDF as a part of its ‘nuclear family’.

 

As a Sizewell C employee, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group.

 

Additional information

 

 

Join the team at Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

 

It’s not every day you get the opportunity to shape the working culture of what will be one of Europe’s largest construction projects, while also helping Britain to reach its target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. That’s one of the reasons Sizewell C will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before, and you’ll need to be an exceptional professional to reach the high standards this critical infrastructure project demands. 

 

The UK is experiencing a nuclear renaissance and Sizewell C – along with its sister project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset – is powering the change. We’re ramping up at pace as we look ahead to the Financial Investment Decision in early 2025, and the start of construction soon after. With government fully on board and public opinion shifting significantly in favour of nuclear, there’s never been a better time to join our project.

 

By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell C’s employee privacy policy and EDF's employee privacy policy. Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.
 

 

 

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.

Why Join Us?

For more than 60 years, nuclear power stations in the UK have been quietly keeping Britain fuelled with massive amounts of home-grown energy.

Our teams up and down the country are proudly continuing to serve the nation – but they also have an eye on the future.

EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and plans for a new power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk.

Nuclear power is the most reliable, low-carbon energy source currently available to the UK. EDF is playing a key role in the development of nuclear sites, while Hinkley Point C will provide low-carbon electricity to meet 7% of the UK demand. The project is already making a positive impact on the local and national economy as well as boosting skills and education.

We’re not just building new nuclear power stations. We’re developing careers, upskilling generations and creating thousands of employment and apprenticeship opportunities across a variety of skills areas.

It takes a special kind of person to work in the nuclear energy industry and although we have thousands of them there’s always a need for more.

Our industry has a mind-boggling range of opportunities and more jobs, and in more places, than you might think. But it’s also an industry which is changing.

We’re a responsible business and proud to be Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity. With size, age and experience, we believe we can do even more.

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