Operational Development Engineer

Rullion Managed Services; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion Ltd is recruiting a Configuration Engineer to support the HPC Change Control Branch within the Plant Configuration function for the UK New Nuclear Build project. You will coordinate configuration management activities, act as a technical lead for CM topics, and ensure effective data-centric configuration across the design and installation lifecycle.

The role requires strong communication, project coordination, and ability to travel; based with Aztec West Offices with hybrid work and

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant science or engineering subject; nuclear industry exposure valued.
• Experience in engineering projects and process development.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations including CDM and Nuclear Site License.

Responsibilities

• Support Change Control Branch of Plant Configuration with coordinating HPC CM activities.
• Provide technical assistance to ensure CM processes are properly implemented.
• Serve as the preferred contact for CM topics within HPC for Eng Managers and Design Entities.
• Coordinate contributions from HPC stakeholders to CM process progression (Open Points, Design Changes, referential changes).
• Oversee end-to-end configuration activities and monitor progress.
• Assist with Design Handovers to NNB to maintain configuration control.
• Develop and maintain data-centric approaches for managing design configuration.

Skills

Nuclear Industry knowledge

Engineering background

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Configuration management

Education

Degree in a relevant science or engineering subject

Tools

Database management

Coding skills

Job description

Job Purpose / Overview

To provide professional, high quality engineering support to the HPC Project on behalf of the Plant Configuration Function of the NNB Technical Directorate and to ensure that the proposed design is compliant with UK regulations and context.

Contextual Information

EDF has an established UK-based New Nuclear Build team (NNB Genco) developing EDF's interests in new nuclear in the UK. EDF's ambition is to construct and operate two new EPR's at Hinkley Point in Somerset. Each plant will cost several billion pounds to construct and at the operating stage will employ several hundred people.

The Plant Integration team is responsible for ensuring the configuration and control of the HPC Nuclear Power Plant design to underpin the timely and effective delivery of the overall project schedule. It assists with progressing aspects such as consistent design compliant to a set of agreed requirements and consistently implemented in the physical installation (also known as the "as build" configuration). This role requires high levels of technical and organisational skills along with the ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

The post holder will demonstrate;

• The highest standards of focus on nuclear professionalism
• Compliance with health, safety, environment, and other statutory requirements relevant to this role
• Ability to work independently and be proactive and autonomous
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of the organisation and externally
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships

The post holder will be based in Aztec West Offices a minimum of 3 days per week with the rest of the time a mix of remote working or office and potential handful visits per year to the construction site.

Principal Accountabilities

The primary responsibility of the role of Configuration Engineer is to support the Change Control Branch of Plant Configuration in coordinating HPC's activities within the Configuration Management processes. This will involve providing technical assistance and managing activities so that the Configuration Management processes owned by Plant Configuration are properly, adequately and efficiently implemented across the project.

The main scope is as follow:

• Along with the rest of the Change Control Team, the role will be the preferred point of contact within HPC for configuration management processes. In particular, the technical point of contact for Engineering Managers and Design Entities for all configuration management topics.
• Coordinates the contributions from HPC stakeholders to the progression of configuration management processes including resolution of Open Points, Design Changes, referential changes, and progressing agreements on Technical Interface attributes.
• Is responsible for controlling, supporting, overall steering and monitoring of the end-to-end configuration activities.
• Is involved in Design Handovers to NNB to ensure configuration control is maintained.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of data centric ways of working for managing design configuration.

In addition, the post-holder may be required to perform other tasks relevant for the project or to the personal development of the post holder.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in a relevant science or engineering subject or strong technical background preferred
• Experience within the Nuclear Industry useful but not mandatory
• Experience of process development and application within engineering projects
• Database management and coding skills preferred
• Understanding of quality arrangements required and associated with nuclear plant construction preferred
• Understanding of equipment engineering requirements
• Knowledge of design processes and activities related to Nuclear Industry preferred
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including CDM and Nuclear Site License requirements
• Knowledge of power station design is desirable (EPR or NPP)
• Proficient project management, organisational and Coordination skills
• Great communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Decision making and escalation ability for resolution of issues
• Knowledge of budget and schedule management
• Ability to travel to different project locations including France

Company information

Company information: Rullion Ltd

This contract/ temporary vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

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Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants