Lead Engineer - Configuration

Role: Lead Engineer - Configuration

Locations: Derby, Warrington or Manchester

An exciting opportunity for a Lead Engineer – Configuration to join a complex and rewarding programme. This role is key to the successful delivery of the integrated product and programme in an efficient manner, and provides the opportunity to develop holistic knowledge of the power station design, as well as the opportunity to influence and improve the configuration and change management framework.

Reporting to the Manager – Configuration, the Lead Engineer – Configuration will be responsible for embedding and leading engineering configuration and change management throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities/Achievements:

• Lead efficient embedding and execution of the configuration management processes across the whole organisation, through training, coaching, and ongoing support to cross-functional teams.

• Act as the Configuration & Change Specialist, supporting Engineering, Safety, Programme and other interfacing teams with technical impact assessment of potential changes, ensuring that changes are managed in line with process, and ensuring that changes are implemented within the Change Management toolset.

• Successful management of design baselines and changes, and agreement of these with key internal and external stakeholders (E.g. Regulators, Customers)

• Define the strategy and lead the improvement and execution of one or more Configuration function workstreams (Planning, Identification, Change, Status Accounting, Audit), becoming the technical authority for this activity.

• Lead the team to manage the integration of components, assemblies, systems, modules and structures between different design responsible areas.

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of best-in-class Configuration Management processes and tools.

• Lead the development of the integration between Product Configuration Management and Project Building Information Modelling disciplines, processes, standards and tools.

• Lead the development of working practices for configuration & change specialist activities, data exchange processes, product structure control and reporting and analytics.

• Nurture a culture of shared configuration responsibility, principles and language across the programme through engagement and training.

• Lead the development of configuration plans, policies and processes that Configuration Management and the wider Rolls-Royce SMR organisation operates within, including plans to support delivery of customer projects.

• Representing Configuration Management both internally and externally to the Rolls-Royce SMR organisation.

• Deputise for the (Senior) Manager – Configuration, contributing to functional leadership as required.

Key Selection Criteria:

1. Configuration Management domain authority:

• Proven experience in developing and leading the principles of Configuration and Change Management including Planning, Identification, Change, Status Account & Audit

• Proven experience within a complex and highly regulated industry (e.g. Nuclear, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Pharmaceutical etc.)

• Knowledge and experience of the application of CM Standards, e.g. ISO 10007, EIA-649B, DEF-STAN-0557

2. Proficient use of Teamcenter (or equivalent PLM):

• Development, implementation, testing and/or extensive use of PLM tools to support Configuration Management activities

3. Interrogation and analysis of large volumes of data:

• Use of tools and techniques to manipulate and analyse data to form conclusions

• Ensuring data quality and correctness

4. Technical reporting, communication and influence:

• Strong administrative, presentation and report writing skills.

• Ability to communicate complex technical topics and principles to a wide audience

• Ability to convince and influence stakeholders

5. Problem solving and project management:

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Ability to enact solutions within required timescales, quality and cost.

Salary and Package

• We anticipate paying a salary of between £57,600 - £75,600  DOE

• 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

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

•    A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
•    Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
•    A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

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 continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

•    Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
•    Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
•    Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
 

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