Change Manager - Nuclear

Internal Recruiter - Vulcain Engineering UK

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Change Manager

About Vulcain Engineering

Vulcain Engineering, an international engineering consultancy, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructure projects that will shape the world of tomorrow. With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering high‑value engineering expertise tailored to our clients’ most complex challenges.

In the UK, we have a key focus in the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC) and Sizewell C (SZC)

As a Change Manager, you’ll maintain approved project baselines and manage change through an Investment Change Committee (ICC) governance model. You’ll ensure project scope, budget, forecasts and schedules remain aligned with approved changes at both project and programme levels.

You’ll support and advise on effective change control process, working closely Project Control Managers and Change Engineers to identify, assess and implement change across the Programme. This role supports and develops the SZC change process and works with the PMO to ensure change management contributes to safe, timely, cost‑effective, and high‑quality delivery.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Change Manager will include:

• Support the Baseline & Change Lead in delivering effective change management processes and governance across the Delivery Programme.
• Act as the central point of contact for change management, coordinating inputs across Schedule, Cost, Risk, contracts, and the wider PMO.
• Support development and management of baseline strategies, plans, and procedures.
• Ensure change governance and reporting align with agreed cycles, promoting consistent project controls across SZC.
• Produce and support monthly Baseline & Change reports and manage weekly/monthly governance routines, ensuring data quality and consistency.
• Advise Project Managers, Change Owners, Engineering teams, and the Supply Chain on change control policies, procedures, and standards.
• Work closely with Project Controls Managers and Change Engineers to identify, assess, and implement changes effectively.
• Support facilitation of Investment Change Committee (ICC) meetings.
• Review and monitor the quality of change proposals and coordinate with Engineering, PMO, and Senior Management.
• Deliver training and guidance to stakeholders on change management processes and tools.

Alongside a commitment to our values of Care & Compassion, Performance, Team Spirit, and Inclusiveness, we are looking for individuals who can bring the following:

• Experience in Programme, Project, Controls, or Commercial Management
• Strong understanding of change control and baseline management
• Knowledge of project structures Work Breakdown Structures & Cost Breakdown Structures (WBS, CBS) and project controls processes
• Understanding of governance, risk, planning, construction delivery, and contract management
• Experience delivering and governing change on large, complex programmes (preferably infrastructure)
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and advisors in regulated environments
• Working knowledge of project and programme management tools, software
• Understanding of standard forms of contract and client/contractor workflows
• Experience producing weekly and monthly programme reports
• Ability to chair multidisciplinary meetings and workshops
• Reside locally to Leiston or be prepared to relocate, as this permanent role does not include travel expense coverage.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis, depending on role criticality and project needs. Many of our UK projects require high‑level security clearance, meaning we can often only consider candidates with an existing, indefinite right to work in the UK. Exceptionally, we may consider visa sponsorship for applicants with niche experience aligned to our core work (e.g. EPR/nuclear new…