Overview

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Location: London (hybrid working arrangements).

Contract: Permanent, full-time. Working pattern: office-based with hybrid options where possible; you’ll need to be based within reasonable travel distance and attend in person when required, typically 3 days per week (may vary by team or project).

Salary: £54,000 dependent on experience, plus bonus, pension and other flexible benefits. Closing date: Wednesday 8 October 2025.

The Opportunity

Sizewell C is a major UK nuclear project managed to deliver reliable electricity and support Net Zero by 2050. You will join the Technical Directorate as a Configuration Engineer, helping to implement robust Configuration Management processes across the project lifecycle—from design through construction to operation.

What You’ll Do

• Support the execution of the Overarching Configuration Management Plan and implement scope-specific Configuration Management Plans that integrate with the overarching plan.
• Implement and improve Configuration Management arrangements (standards, procedures, guidance, forms and tools) to establish and maintain configuration control; review and author CM arrangements; support self-assessments.
• Simplify complex technical issues to enable smarter, faster decisions.
• Maintain configuration control so all project elements comply with standards and processes.
• Provide hands-on support for change control procedures, audits and reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to apply CM plans effectively across the project.
• Train and empower colleagues to embed CM best practices.

What You’ll Bring

Essential: Demonstrated experience in configuration or engineering management, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of engineering principles.

Desirable: Knowledge of Configuration Management standards, an engineering degree (or equivalent experience), and exposure to large, multi-disciplinary projects.

Skills

• Experience in configuration management
• Strong coordination skills across technical disciplines
• Detail-oriented, collaborative and results-driven
• Proactive with the ability to work independently with sound judgment on reporting/escalation
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of engineering principles

• Desirable: Experience in the nuclear sector
• Desirable: 3D modelling experience

What We’re Building Together

Sizewell C is a landmark project, powered by collaboration between the UK Government and key partners. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who meet the legal right to live and work in the UK.

There is no visa sponsorship or immigration support for this government-funded project. By applying, you acknowledge Sizewell C’s privacy policy and EDF’s employee privacy policy, and that EDF may process and share information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.