Configuration Engineer in Somerset

Amentum will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes , plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. About the Opportunity We employ the UK’s most experienced and skilled technical services professionals and has grown to over 8,000 people in locations across the UK - we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we offer capable and committed individuals the opportunity to shape their careers how they wish. Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years, HPCs two EPR reactors will be capable of generating 3.26GW of secure, low carbon electricity for 60 years, enough electricity to power around 6 million homes. In addition to the projects ‘clean energy’ benefits, HPC will create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy. The Configuration Engineer is to support the IPCM Delivery Manager in providing a comprehensive and professional programme and project management service to all appropriate stakeholders to facilitate the successful delivery of IPCM Programmes and Integrated Projects with potential to take the lead in managing a sub-set of projects. The post holder will be expected to work across other work streams and line management boundaries to ensure effective and successful delivery of IPCM programme. Key Responsibilities Managing IPCM Board governance activities, including preparation of presentations, reporting packs, action tracking, meeting minutes, and decision records. Coordinating with a wide range of stakeholders, including Design, Delivery, Commissioning, Nuclear Safety, and Control Tower teams, to ensure effective communication and consistent reporting. Leading the monthly Configuration Status Update process by collecting, validating, consolidating, and reporting configuration data, KPIs, risks, programme impacts, and deltas across As Required, As Designed, and As Built configurations. Analysing configuration differences, facilitating resolution activities, and presenting delta assessments and mitigation recommendations to governance forums. Supporting assurance and compliance activities through the planning, coordination, and management of self-assessments and audit engagements. Driving learning and continuous improvement initiatives by capturing lessons learned, managing improvement actions, and maintaining reporting within organisational systems. Providing configuration management support to wider governance and review activities, ensuring alignment with Change Control, Data Management, and ISGR requirements. This role requires strong stakeholder management, governance coordination, data analysis, reporting, and organisational skills, with the ability to operate across multiple teams to support effective configuration management and programme delivery. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications