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Configuration Engineer

Posted: 12/08/26
Recruiter:PWE Recruitment Group
Reference:3154274587
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:£51,000 - £51,001 Annual
Location:Bristol
Description:

Configuration Engineer - Nuclear Help shape the future of UK nuclear power and energy security.

Are you an experienced Configuration Engineer looking to work on complex nuclear programmes where your expertise directly supports safe, controlled and compliant delivery? This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team working across major nuclear projects and the full project lifecycle.

You will play a key role in ensuring nuclear plant designs remain controlled, traceable and aligned from design through to construction, working closely with engineering, design and project stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead configuration management and change control activities across the project.
  • Coordinate design changes, technical interfaces, open points and reference document changes.
  • Support Engineering Managers and Design Authorities with configuration matters.
  • Maintain configuration control through design handovers.
  • Analyse technical information, configuration records and project data.
  • Monitor end-to-end configuration activities and track progress.
  • Ensure compliance with nuclear standards and UK regulatory expectations.
  • Maintain accurate configuration records, databases and documentation.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

  • Engineering or technical background.
  • Proven experience in configuration management and change control.
  • Nuclear industry experience is essential.
  • Knowledge of EPR or nuclear power plant design.
  • Strong understanding of engineering requirements and quality processes.
  • Awareness of Nuclear Site Licence requirements and CDM Regulations.
  • Understanding of nuclear construction quality arrangements.
  • Strong stakeholder management and project coordination skills.
  • Ability to analyse technical documentation and data.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

The nuclear sector offers long-term career opportunities, strong job security and the chance to contribute to nationally important energy and Net Zero programmes.

  • Competitive market-rate package.
  • Excellent benefits package.
  • Career progression and professional development.
  • Work on major nuclear programmes.
  • Opportunities to develop specialist technical expertise.
  • Supportive and diverse working environment.
  • Flexible and hybrid working options.
  • Meaningful contribution to UK energy security.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our Client is a global engineering and technology organisation delivering complex solutions across science, security, sustainability and energy. They value safety, integrity, collaboration and inclusion, while investing in their people and creating opportunities to develop long-term careers across major programmes.

If you are ready to take the next step in your nuclear engineering career, apply directly to Emily Warner on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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