Configuration Management Engineer

Assystem GmbH; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)

25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days

Professional fees reimbursed

Employee referral scheme

Competitive Sick Pay

Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover

Free Digital Gym Access

24/7 Employee Support Line

Job summary

A leading nuclear engineering firm in Bolton is seeking a Configuration Management Engineer for a permanent position. The role involves supporting configuration control across complex engineering systems and acting as a key interface between engineering, construction, and project controls teams. Candidates should possess a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, and experience in engineering disciplines will be highly valued. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience within one or more engineering disciplines.
• Background in configuration, design, or technical documentation processes.
• Experience in regulated or safety-critical environments.
• Strong attention to detail with technical data and drawings.
• Confident use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support configuration control across complex engineering systems.
• Act as a vital interface between engineering, construction, and project controls teams.
• Maintain accurate technical baselines for safe project outcomes.
• Coordinate stakeholders to resolve cross-functional technical issues.
• Produce configuration data, KPIs and analysis for decision making.

Skills

Attention to detail with technical data and drawings

Effective communication with engineering teams

Use of Microsoft Word and Excel

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our Vacancy# Configuration Management Engineer* Nuclear* Permanent /* Bolton* United Kingdom* 27/03/26* On site* Share## Job Description**Your mission:*** **Support configuration control across complex engineering systems**, ensuring consistency and integrity throughout design and construction phases.* **Act as a vital interface between engineering, construction, and project controls teams**, driving alignment and efficient project delivery.* **Maintain accurate technical baselines**, underpinning safe, compliant, and high-quality project outcomes.* Implement configuration management across design changes, interfaces, and open technical points* Coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholders to resolve cross-functional technical issues* Participate in project coordination and governance meetings as required* Produce configuration data, KPIs, and analysis to support informed decision making* Support configuration management standards across engineering and construction activities* Process redlines and update technical design documents and drawings* Coordinate technical document reviews with engineering teams* Support audits and assurance checks within your area of responsibility* Maintain Plant Configuration Registers for allocated systems* Manage design evolution requests and track interfaces between work packages* Over 55 years in nuclear engineering.* Ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.* Attractive social benefits, including an engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.* Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities.* 70% of our managers are promoted internally!* Hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week.* **Nuclear experience is not essential**—however, it is highly valued. Candidates with backgrounds in highly regulated environments will find their skills both transferable and greatly appreciated.* **We know the “perfect” candidate is rare.** If you meet around 80% of the criteria and are eager to grow and develop, we strongly encourage you to apply.* Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering* Experience within one or more engineering disciplines* Background in configuration, design, or technical documentation processes* Strong attention to detail with technical data and drawings* Confident use of Microsoft Word and Excel* Able to communicate effectively with engineering and construction teams* Experience in regulated or safety-critical environments* Exposure to large industrial or infrastructure projects Be part of a once-in-a-generation engineering project that will transform the UK’s energy landscape. This is a unique opportunity to develop your career in a supportive team while contributing to one of Europe’s most ambitious energy programmes.Benefits include: Hybrid Working Opportunity Flexible working hours Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution) 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days Professional fees reimbursed Employee referral scheme Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help**Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.**We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.