Configuration Lead

Assystem GmbH; Tipton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear engineering company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Configuration Lead to support configuration management activities on the Sizewell C project. The candidate should have a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, with relevant engineering experience. This role offers flexibility with hybrid working, competitive benefits including a pension scheme and paid leave. Join a respected firm and work on significant nuclear projects that support sustainability goals.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

25 days’ annual leave

Professional fees reimbursed

Employee referral scheme

Competitive Sick Pay

Income Protection

Free Digital Gym Access

24/7 Employee Support Line

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering required.
• Experience within engineering, design or technical documentation environments is mandatory.
• Familiarity with configuration or design change management processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement configuration management across design changes and technical interfaces.
• Maintain and update plant configuration registers.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholders to resolve technical configuration issues.
• Support processing and review of design changes and track interfaces.

Skills

Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering Degree

Engineering, design, or technical documentation experience

Familiarity with configuration or design change management processes

Attention to detail

Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel

Clear communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This website emits an average of 1.6 g of CO₂ per page,* ASY 46,0 EURConfiguration LeadOur Vacancy# Configuration Lead* Nuclear* Permanent /* Suffolk* United Kingdom* 04/02/26* On site* Share##️ **About Assystem** At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 8,00 Switchers combine deep engineering heritage and project delivery expertise with advanced digital technologies. In the UK, we support landmark low-carbon projects including Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C and Small Modular Reactors. We work at the heart of complex nuclear programmes, helping to deliver safe, efficient and future-ready energy infrastructure that supports national and global sustainability goals. You’ll be joining one of the three largest nuclear engineering companies in the world, recognised globally for technical excellence and delivery capability. At Assystem, your future team works collaboratively across disciplines and borders, supporting some of the most complex nuclear programmes in Europe. You’ll benefit from exposure to major infrastructure projects, strong career development pathways, and a culture built on safety, quality and innovation.## Job Description **The Job Mission**This is a hybrid role, with flexibility for partial office working. You will support configuration management activities on the Sizewell C nuclear project. You will ensure plant configuration data remains accurate throughout design and construction phases.• Implement configuration management across design changes and technical interfaces • Maintain and update plant configuration registers for allocated systems • Coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholders to resolve technical configuration issues • Support processing and review of design changes, notices and redline updates • Track interfaces between engineering and construction work packages • Produce accurate reports, KPIs and data for project management teams • Support compliance with configuration management standards and governance • Assist with internal audits and technical assurance activities • Participate in project coordination and decision-making meetings## My profile **Essential Skills**• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering • Experience within engineering, design or technical documentation environments • Familiarity with configuration or design change management processes • Strong attention to detail handling technical data and drawings • Competent user of Microsoft Word and Excel • Clear communicator with engineering and construction stakeholders **Desired Skills**• Experience working in a regulated or safety-critical environment • Knowledge of large industrial or infrastructure projects • Understanding of quality management or technical assurance practices • Experience coordinating across multidisciplinary engineering teamsJoin Assystem and become part of a globally respected engineering organisation delivering one of the UK’s most significant nuclear projects. This role offers technical challenge, long-term career development and the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders on nationally critical infrastructure.*Benefits include:* Hybrid Working Opportunity Flexible working hours Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution) 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days Professional fees reimbursed Employee referral scheme Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal helpWe are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter!Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.# Other vacancies might interest you* ## Permanent Suffolk 04/02/26