Configuration Engineer

People with Energy; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Professional development support

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

People with Energy is seeking a Configuration & Change Control specialist to join a nuclear engineering team in the UK. You will coordinate configuration activities, support design authorities, and manage changes across project lifecycles.

Role requires a solid engineering background, experience in regulated sectors, and strong data-driven practices. Hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical background with industry experience in regulated environments.
• Familiarity with configuration management principles and change control processes.
• Experience analysing technical documents and engineering data.
• Understanding of engineering requirements and quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate configuration management and change control activities across the project.
• Support Engineering Managers and Design Authorities with configuration matters.
• Manage design changes, interfaces, open points and reference document changes.
• Maintain configuration control throughout design handovers and project lifecycle.
• Analyse technical information, configuration records and project data.
• Ensure processes align with nuclear standards and UK regulatory expectations.
• Develop data-centric approaches to improve configuration management.
• Maintain accurate configuration records, databases and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and procedures.
• Track progress, manage priorities and escalate configuration issues.

Skills

Configuration management

Change control

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Documentation management systems

Engineering data analysis tools

Job description

Shape the future of nuclear power and help deliver safe, innovative and highly controlled engineering solutions.
Join a forward-thinking nuclear team working on major programmes that support energy security and the UK's Net Zero ambitions. This is an opportunity to take a central role in configuration and change control, working across engineering, design and project stakeholders to ensure complex nuclear projects remain controlled, traceable and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate configuration management and change control activities across the project.
• Support Engineering Managers and Design Authorities with configuration matters.
• Manage design changes, technical interfaces, open points and reference document changes.
• Maintain configuration control throughout design handovers and project lifecycle stages.
• Analyse technical information, configuration records and project data.
• Ensure processes align with nuclear standards and UK regulatory expectations.
• Develop data-centric approaches to improve configuration management.
• Maintain accurate configuration records, databases and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and procedures.
• Track progress, manage priorities and escalat configuration issues effectively.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Engineering or technical background with relevant industry experience.
• Experience within the nuclear or wider highly regulated engineering sector.
• Knowledge of configuration management and change control principles.
• Experience analysing technical documentation and engineering data.
• Understanding of engineering requirements and quality processes.
• Knowledge of EPR or nuclear power plant design is highly beneficial.
• Awareness of Nuclear Site Licence, CDM and nuclear construction quality requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively.
• Good awareness of project schedules and budgets.

What's in it for you

The nuclear energy sector offers the chance to build a long-term career while contributing to nationally significant projects that support energy security and Net Zero. With continued investment in nuclear infrastructure, the sector provides opportunities to develop specialist expertise, work with innovative technologies and make a meaningful contribution to the UK's future energy landscape.

• Competitive permanent salary and benefits package.
• Work on major nuclear power programmes.
• Develop highly valued configuration and change management expertise.
• Contribute to energy security and Net Zero ambitions.
• Collaborate with experienced engineering professionals.
• Supportive, inclusive and diverse working environment.
• Flexible and hybrid working options where appropriate.
• Professional development and membership support.
• Enhanced family-friendly and employee wellbeing benefits.

About Our Client

Our Client is a global engineering and technology organisation delivering innovative solutions across science, security and sustainability. Their UK nuclear team supports major programmes across the project lifecycle, combining technical expertise, collaboration and innovation to deliver safe, high-quality solutions.

With a strong focus on integrity, inclusion, safety and professional development, Our Client provides an environment where talented individuals can grow their careers while contributing to projects with a genuine national impact.