Configuration Management Lead

Are you experienced in overseeing configuration management for complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects, especially in highly regulated environments? Are you able to effectively engage and align stakeholders across various departments to ensure consistent implementation of configuration control processes? Are you confident in leading a team through dynamic project phases, while ensuring that configuration milestones and quality standards are met on time? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as our next Configuration Management Lead here at Hinkley Point C! The Opportunity As our next Configuration Management Lead, you'll lead configuration management for the Instrumentation & Control (I&C) program, ensuring its seamless alignment with the commissioning intermediate configuration milestones (ICMs) and proactively managing the impact of design changes on the broader project. As the Configuration Management Lead, you'll oversee the as-designed configuration management of centralised I&C platforms, defining and developing the team structure, recruiting skilled personnel, and guiding the team to support both commissioning and I&C site integration activities. You'll play a key role in ensuring that all planning and delivery meet rigorous safety, quality, time, and cost standards. This role requires effective collaboration across a complex network of stakeholders, including Plant Integration (PI), Edvance and CNEPE as responsible designers, EDF Nuclear Services (NS), the Joint Design Office (JDO), and the EDF EPR Engineering and Commissioning teams., As the Configuration Management Lead, you'll provide technical leadership across health and safety, work planning, quality assurance, financial management, and team development-bringing a strong focus on nuclear professionalism and safety. You'll oversee configuration progress and ensure design-impact decisions are made swiftly, while maintaining consistent configuration control and proactive collaboration with plant integration and commissioning teams. Key responsibilities include mitigating risks alongside the I&C delivery program, minimising impacts on Independent Confidence Building Measures (ICBM) activities, and supporting Nuclear Services in building a high-trust relationship with the ONR. Additional responsibilities include:

• Lead configuration management of I&C platforms from post-handover of I&C cabinets (MEH to commissioning) through to handover to operations, potentially extending to the first unit refueller.
• Drive HPC to meet safety, quality, time, and cost targets by building a skilled, agile team and developing a responsive configuration control process that aligns with commissioning needs.
• Ensure resource allocation aligns with planned activities.
• Provide proactive leadership in people management, including competency development, performance reviews, and career progression.
• Define and embed effective I&C configuration processes and procedures within the HPC IMS.
• Oversee comprehensive reporting and maintain quality standards across team responsibilities.
• Engage with all key stakeholders to support "best for project" decision-making.
• Manage budget and costs in line with HPC Project governance.
• Maintain the I&C implementation sequence cycle in sync with HPC's intermediate configuration milestones (ICM) to ensure project success.
• Identify delivery risks, implement mitigations, and coordinate cross-functional solutions with MEH and commissioning teams.
• Prepare and review change requests or assessments relevant to I&C scope.
  
  We're looking for you to be a skilled leader with a degree and chartered status in engineering, construction, physics, or a related field, along with a strong foundation in the IAEA standards for configuration management in nuclear power plants. You'll bring proven leadership and line management skills, along with a successful track record of delivering projects in highly technical, complex, and dynamic settings. Ideally, you've honed these skills in the Nuclear Energy sector or another highly regulated industry, maintaining a steadfast commitment to safety, security, and environmental responsibility. Additional requirements to be successful in this position includes:
• Proven experience in effectively engaging diverse stakeholder groups, including those within a matrix organisation.
• Strong presentation, influencing, and facilitation skills paired with excellent communication and organisational abilities to foster relationships and maintain robust networks.
• Sound decision-making skills, adept at resolving complex issues.
• In-depth knowledge of EPR design with hands-on experience in its application.
• Comprehensive understanding of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM regulations and Nuclear Site License requirements.
• Clear insight into the principles of nuclear quality assurance, with the ability to control and uphold nuclear quality standards.
• Skilled in applying a graded approach to quality, adapting methods to meet varying levels of project demands.
  
  Alongside a salary range of £62,000 - £70,000 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.
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