Configuration Manager - Engineering & PLM

Vulcain Engineering - UK; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Matched Pension Scheme

Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Job summary

Vulcain Engineering UK is seeking a Configuration Manager to define, shape and maintain the authoritative configuration of complex engineering systems across the project lifecycle in the UK energy sector.

You will lead CM strategy, governance, change control and baselines, work with PLM environments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure configuration integrity and traceability from concept to delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience leading configuration management and governance in a highly regulated engineering environment.
• Experience with PLM systems such as Teamcenter, Windchill, Aras, 3DEXPERIENCE or ENOVIA.
• Strong requirements traceability and lifecycle governance.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the configuration management strategy and processes.
• Lead configuration management across complex engineering systems and data.
• Manage configuration control, baselines, and change governance.
• Support PLM activities and lifecycle assurance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve configuration conflicts.

Skills

Configuration management leadership

Governance in regulated environments

Stakeholder management

PLM governance

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Teamcenter

Windchill

Aras

3DEXPERIENCE

ENOVIA

Job description

About Vulcain Engineering

Vulcain Engineering, an international engineering consultancy, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructure projects that will shape the world of tomorrow. With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering high-value engineering expertise tailored to our clients’ most complex challenges.

In the UK, we have a key focus in the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC).

The Position: Configuration Manager - Engineering & PLM

We are looking for a Configuration Manager to join Vulcain Engineering Group in support of a major, first-of-a-kind engineering programme within the UK energy sector. This role will be responsible for defining, shaping and maintaining the authoritative configuration of complex engineering systems, structures, components, digital assets and associated engineering data throughout the project lifecycle. Working within a Design Authority environment, you will play a key role in configuration management, change control, engineering governance, traceability, baseline management and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), helping to ensure design integrity and consistency as the programme develops from concept through to delivery and construction

Some of the main responsibilities of the Configuration Manager will include:

• Defining, maintaining and continuously improving the configuration management strategy, governance framework and configuration management processes.
• Leading configuration management activities across complex engineering systems, digital assets, engineering data and technical deliverables.
• Establishing and managing configuration control, baseline management, engineering change control and configuration governance processes.
• Maintaining integrated engineering baselines and ensuring alignment between requirements, engineering designs, digital models and technical information.
• Supporting Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) activities and helping shape the future digital configuration management roadmap.
• Managing configuration risks, requirements traceability, compliance considerations and engineering change impacts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting configuration audits, readiness reviews, baseline releases and lifecycle assurance activities.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve configuration conflicts and ensure configuration integrity is maintained across the programme

Alongside a commitment to our values of Care & Compassion, Performance, Team Spirit, and Inclusiveness, we are looking for individuals who can bring the following:

• Demonstrable experience leading configuration management, configuration control, baseline management, engineering change management and configuration governance activities within a highly regulated engineering environment.
• Experience working with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems such as Teamcenter, Windchill, Aras, 3DEXPERIENCE, ENOVIA or similar engineering data environments.
• Strong understanding of requirements traceability, engineering data management, product structures, design change control and lifecycle governance.
• Experience working within complex engineering programmes involving systems engineering, design authority, systems integration or multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Previous experience within highly regulated sectors such as nuclear, fusion, defence, aerospace, submarines, transportation, advanced manufacturing or major infrastructure.
• Ability to work with evolving requirements, immature design baselines and complex engineering interfaces while maintaining configuration integrity.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and engineering governance skills.
• Degree-qualified in an engineering, systems engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on role criticality and project needs. Many of our UK projects require high-level security clearance, meaning we can often only consider candidates with an existing, indefinite right to work in the UK. Exceptionally, we may consider visa sponsorship for applicants with niche experience aligned to our core work (e.g. EPR/nuclear new build).

Remuneration & Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience and background. Whether you're earlier in your career or bring more senior-level expertise, we encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your skills, or if you're open to discussing other opportunities within this discipline.

We also offer a benefits package, both standard and enhanced, which is designed to support your wellbeing, development, and financial future, including:

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with the ability to swap bank holidays for cultural or religious celebrations
• Matched Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Neonatal Care Leave
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training & Development, including additional qualifications and accreditations relevant to your role
• Travel Insurance – for both business and personal travel
• Employee Assistance Programme

Why join us?

At Vulcain Engineering, we offer more than just a job, we offer a rewarding career with endless opportunities for growth and development. You'll be part of a talented team of professionals working on exciting and meaningful projects and making a real impact to the nuclear industry.

We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your talents are valued, and your contributions are recognised.

Join us in shaping the future of the nuclear industry and driving innovation to new heights. If you are ready to take on new challenges and unlock your full potential, we invite you to apply for our position.

Equal Opportunities:

Vulcain Engineering UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

We appreciate every application. However, due to the volume we receive, we’re only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for this role or who may be a strong fit for future opportunities.