Configuration Lead

Job description

Introduction

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of configuration management on a flagship nuclear megaproject supporting the UK’s Net Zero ambitions. You will play a pivotal role in establishing technical clarity, controlling change, and safeguarding project baselines within a highly complex, multi-disciplinary environment.

If you thrive on responsibility, enjoy influencing senior stakeholders, and want your work to genuinely matter, this role offers challenge, visibility, and long-term career impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and ongoing management of configuration management plans.
• Develop and improve CM procedures, standards, guidance, tools, and templates.
• Define configuration item criteria and oversee CI identification and records.
• Establish and maintain baselines, change control, audits, and status accounting.
• Administer change control processes and support approval workflows.
• Produce Configuration Status Reports to inform management decisions.
• Train, coach, and mentor CM Engineers and programme teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, technical, and programme stakeholders.
• Work with Engineering Data and IM teams to embed CM requirements in systems.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience delivering configuration management on large, complex programmes.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles in multi-disciplinary environments.
• Ability to design practical CM processes aligned to project needs.
• High levels of accuracy, organisation, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience in major infrastructure, energy, or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of CM standards such as ISO 10007 or EIA 649 (desirable).
• Experience with PLM tools (desirable).
• CM certification or engineering degree (desirable).
• Nuclear or EPR project experience (desirable).

What’s in it for you

The nuclear energy sector offers long-term stability, technical depth, and the chance to contribute to projects that directly support national infrastructure, energy security, and decarbonisation goals. It is an industry where expertise is valued, careers are built for the long term, and innovation is critical to future success.

• Competitive salary and strong overall benefits package
• Excellent job security within a growing, future-focused sector
• Long-term career progression on nationally significant programmes
• Exposure to complex, high-profile engineering challenges
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills and professional credentials
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Strong focus on safety, wellbeing, and work-life balance

Company Overview

Our Client is a global engineering and project delivery organisation working at the forefront of science, security, and sustainability. They are recognised for their commitment to integrity, collaboration, and ethical excellence, creating environments where people are supported to do their best work. With a strong focus on safety, inclusion, and professional growth, Our Client offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while building a rewarding, long-term career.

If you’re ready to make a tangible impact on one of the UK’s most important infrastructure programmes, apply directly via LinkedIn today.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Suffolk

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English