Configuration Lead

Summary: The Configuration Lead role at Sizewell C involves overseeing configuration management for a significant infrastructure project aimed at supporting the UK's Net Zero goals by 2050. This position requires strong stakeholder engagement and strategic oversight within the Technical Directorate. The successful candidate will implement configuration management plans and ensure compliance with industry standards while collaborating with various teams. This is a contract position based in Leiston, Suffolk, offering a competitive day rate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement project-wide configuration management plans and strategies tailored to programme needs
• Drive the application of change control, configuration item identification, and configuration status accounting
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, document control, and information management teams
• Oversee configuration audits, reviews, and reports to ensure integrity and traceability of project data
• Coach and guide programme stakeholders to embed best-practice Configuration Management behaviours
• Administer and continuously improve CM processes and tools, ensuring compliance with industry standards

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience delivering Configuration Management on major infrastructure or engineering programmes
• Understanding of the unique requirements of regulated sectors (such as nuclear, defence, aerospace, rail)
• Ability to interpret complex engineering documentation and procedures
• Strategic, detail-oriented mindset with a pragmatic approach to standards such as ISO 10007, EIA 649, or Def Stan 05-57
• Strong relationship-building skills across technical and delivery teams

Salary (Rate): £790

City: Leiston

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role: Configuration Lead - Sizewell C

Position: Contract

Location: Sizewell C - Leiston, Suffolk

Duration: Ongoing

Day Rate: £580 p/d PAYE + 36 days leave / £790 p/d Umbrella

Type: Full-time

We're recruiting for a Configuration Lead to join the Sizewell C project team - a once-in-a-generation megaproject that's reshaping Britain's energy future. This is your opportunity to join a programme with national importance, combining technical challenge with purpose as we support the UK's journey toward Net Zero by 2050.

As the Configuration Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that robust configuration control is established and maintained across our Site Delivery and Civil Works Programmes. This role sits within the Technical Directorate and involves strong stakeholder engagement, strategic oversight, and real influence in shaping the configuration strategy on one of the UK's most complex infrastructure builds.

Principal Accountabilities

• Lead and implement project-wide configuration management plans and strategies tailored to programme needs
• Drive the application of change control, configuration item identification, and configuration status accounting
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, document control, and information management teams
• Oversee configuration audits, reviews, and reports to ensure integrity and traceability of project data
• Coach and guide programme stakeholders to embed best-practice Configuration Management behaviours
• Administer and continuously improve CM processes and tools, ensuring compliance with industry standards

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Has extensive experience delivering Configuration Management on major infrastructure or engineering programmes
• Understands the unique requirements of regulated sectors (such as nuclear, defence, aerospace, rail)
• Can interpret complex engineering documentation and procedures
• Has a strategic, detail-oriented mindset with a pragmatic approach to standards such as ISO 10007, EIA 649, or Def Stan 05-57
• Builds strong relationships across technical and delivery teams, supporting effective implementation of CM principles

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on nuclear projects, especially in new build environments
• Familiarity with engineering datasets and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools
• CM certification (e.g. CM2) or equivalent professional recognition
• Degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)

Application Information:

If this sounds of interest, please APPLY NOW with your CV and a cover letter highlighting your suitability for this exciting role.

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