Configuration Engineers

Sizewell C; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sizewell C as a Configuration Engineer and contribute to a landmark nuclear project aimed at achieving Net Zero. This role combines engineering management with configuration control to ensure project success. The position offers a competitive salary and the chance to shape Britain's energy future through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in configuration management is highly valued.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering management required.
• Knowledge of Configuration Management standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Simplify complex technical issues to support decision-making.
• Ensure configuration control according to standards and processes.
• Provide support for change control procedures and audits.

Skills

Configuration management

Strong coordination skills

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

• Primary Contractual Location: Aztec West
• Term of Employment: Permanent

Job Description

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location: Bristol or London (hybrid working arrangements).

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

Employment basis: The role is expected to be a full- time position however we are open to discussing a more flexible or part- time approach where possible.

Salary: £45,000 - £54,000, dependent on experience, plus bonus and other benefits.

Closing date: Wednesday 18th June 2025

The Opportunity

Are you ready to tackle complex challenges, connect diverse perspectives, and contribute to one of the UK’s most ambitious projects? At Sizewell C, we’re looking for a Configuration Engineers to join our Technical Directorate and play a pivotal role in the rebirth of nuclear energy in Britain.

In this role, you’ll help drive the UK’s journey to Net Zero by ensuring technical clarity and implementing robust Configuration Management processes. Your efforts will directly contribute to the design, construction, and eventual operation of Sizewell C – a cutting-edge nuclear power plant that will support the nation’s energy needs for decades to come.

What You’ll Do:

Simplify complex technical issues to support smarter, faster decisions.

Maintain configuration control, ensuring every element of the project aligns with standards and processes.

Provide hands-on support for change control procedures, audits, and reporting.

Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure Configuration Management plans are applied effectively across the project.

Train and empower colleagues to embed Configuration Management best practices throughout the project.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

You’ll thrive in an environment that values humility, positivity, and clarity. Whether you’re engaging with cross-functional teams, navigating technical challenges, or identifying solutions, your work will directly impact the success of this transformative project.

What You’ll Bring:

Essential: Demonstrated experience in configuration or engineering management, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of engineering principles.

Desirable: Knowledge of Configuration Management standards, an engineering degree (or equivalent experience), and exposure to large, multi-disciplinary projects.

Skills:

Experience in configuration management

Strong coordination skills across technical disciplines

Detail-oriented, collaborative and results-driven

Proactive and ability to work independent with sound judgment on reporting/escalation

Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

Solid understanding of engineering principles

Experience working in the nuclear sector.

What We’re Building Together:

Sizewell C is a landmark project, powered by collaboration between the UK Government and other key partners. Together, we’re shaping a sustainable energy future through innovation and excellence.

Join us, and you’ll not only advance your career—you’ll make history. Let’s achieve Net Zero together.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and be part of the energy transformation.

A full job description is available on application.

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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.

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