Senior Configuration Engineer

Assystem

Bridgwater

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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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

Employee support line

Competitive Sick Pay

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Configuration Engineer for a hybrid role in Bridgwater, England. You will ensure engineering designs are correctly adapted for a large-scale power project and engage with international teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and experience in configuration management. Benefits include flexible working hours, 25 days of annual leave, and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

Proven configuration management or technical integration experience.
Ability to deliver against commitments and deadlines.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain project-wide configuration procedures and standards.
Oversee replication of existing design into the new project’s requirements.
Collaborate with UK and international stakeholders to resolve integration issues.

Skills

Configuration management

Technical integration

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Leadership qualities

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Nuclear or related Engineering

Job description

Senior Configuration Engineer

Assystem Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom

About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. With over 7,500 Switchers, we combine engineering expertise, project management, and digital innovation to deliver tomorrow’s energy infrastructure. In the UK, we are proud to be part of landmark nuclear projects including Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C and pioneering Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Together, we are shaping a cleaner and more sustainable future.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Joining Assystem means becoming part of one of the world’s top three nuclear engineering companies. You’ll work on high-profile projects in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Here, your expertise contributes directly to building the UK’s clean energy future while developing your own career on complex, large‑scale engineering challenges.

Job Description

The Job Mission

This is a hybrid role, open to those within commutable distance of Bridgwater or willing to relocate with support from a small relocation allowance.

As a Senior Configuration Engineer (Plant Integration), you’ll ensure engineering designs and project baselines are correctly replicated, adapted, and controlled for a new large-scale power project. Working with international teams, you will help deliver robust processes that guarantee design accuracy and alignment with project requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain project-wide configuration procedures and standards
Create “control site configuration” processes ensuring project-wide consistency
Oversee replication of existing design into the new project’s requirements
Support the Configuration Manager in setting up and guiding the project team
Produce procedures for managing design changes and field requests
Deliver training and create supporting materials for project teams
Define and track KPIs to monitor process efficiency and compliance
Produce configuration reports, audits, and process self-assessments
Collaborate with UK and international stakeholders to resolve integration issuesAct as the reference point for configuration and replication management

Essential Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or related Engineering discipline
Proven configuration management or technical integration experience
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Ability to deliver against commitments and deadlines
Leadership qualities with a proactive approach to problem‑solving

Desired Skills

Experience on major industrial or infrastructure projects (energy, oil & gas, steel, etc.)
Knowledge of configuration management in a highly regulated environment
Familiarity with large engineering design and construction processes
Experience developing KPIs and reporting methods
Ability to create training materials and deliver technical sessions

Additional Information

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.

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