Configuration Manager

## Configuration Manager Apply locations:
Derby, UK:
Manchester, UK:
Warrington, UKtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR101471
** Role:
Configuration Manager
**** Locations:
Hybrid working with one of the following closest locations as primary:
Derby, Warrington or Manchester
**** Our mission
** Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy crisis. We are in pole position to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK’s premier green export technology.
** The team
** The Engineering function is central to delivering our SMR programme, driving innovation across complex, safety-critical systems. Working at pace and scale, the team is shaping robust, future-ready engineering processes that underpin the successful design, integration and delivery of a first-of-a-kind nuclear solution.
** Role summary
** In this context, we are looking for a
** Manager – Configuration
** reporting to the Senior Information Manager. Leading a small specialist team, this pivotal role will define and embed best-in-class configuration management across the programme, ensuring robust control of engineering data and enabling confident, high-quality delivery at scale.
** What you’ll help deliver
** We’ll need you to:
* Establishing and governing configuration management processes aligned to engineering, programme and quality lifecycle requirements
* Leading the development and control of integrated configuration baselines, including Product Breakdown Structure and Bills of Materials
* Driving effective engineering change management aligned to programme milestones and regulatory expectations
* Building and developing a high-performing Configuration Management team and fostering cross-functional adoption
** What you’ll bring
** This is a high-profile, programme-critical role, and you’ll bring a strategic mindset, natural authority, and the ability to embed new ways of working across complex engineering environments, alongside:
** Skills & experience
*** A relevant technical degree (or equivalent experience) and professional accreditation (e.g. CEng or similar)
* We’ll ask you about your experience of leading configuration management in complex, regulated environments and influencing senior engineering stakeholders
* Deep expertise in configuration management processes, tools and Product and Plant Lifecycle Management systems, with strong knowledge of change control and data governance
* Proven ability to lead teams, drive cultural adoption, and operate with strong commercial and regulatory awareness
** Location
* * We offer flexible and hybrid working, with expectations to attend one of our RR-SMR sites regularly, depending on business and team requirements.
** What’s in it for you
*** We anticipate paying a salary of between £60,000-£78,750
* Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
* Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
* Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
* Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
* Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
* Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay* £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
** Selection process
** The selection process will include an initial conversation with Talent Acquisition, followed by two interview stages. Pre-employment checks will include BPSS clearance and DBS screening.
** Our commitment to inclusion
** We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and…