Configuration Support Officer
Hours: Monday - Friday 37 HPW
Rate: £135 per day
Location: Aztec West, Bristol (Hybrid working available)
Occasional visits to other NNB sites in Gloucester and Somerset may be required
About the Role
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Configuration Support Officer to join the Plant Configuration team supporting the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Project one of the UK's largest and most significant infrastructure projects.
This role sits within the Project Support Cell, providing professional project and administrative support to Configuration Engineers and Configuration Managers within the Change Control Branch. You will play a key role in ensuring configuration management activities run smoothly by coordinating meetings, managing documentation, producing reports, and supporting day-to-day operational activities.
No prior nuclear experience is required this is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational and communication skills to join a major engineering project environment.
About the Project
EDF's New Nuclear Build (NNB) team is responsible for delivering Hinkley Point C in Somerset, which will consist of two new EPR nuclear reactors. Once operational, the site will provide low-carbon electricity to millions of homes and employ several hundred people.
The Plant Configuration function ensures the completeness and consistency of design configuration across the project, supporting safe and compliant delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Provide administrative and project support to the Plant Configuration Change Control Branch
Support the organisation and coordination of Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), including:
Managing inboxes
Issuing agendas
Taking and distributing minutes
Recording and storing documentation within electronic systems
Upload and extract data from specialist project tools
Compile metrics and support weekly/monthly reporting activities
Maintain trackers, stakeholder lists, and review packs
Support Configuration Managers with day-to-day administrative tasks
Communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders
Assist with maintaining accurate records and documentationAbout You
You will be a confident organiser who enjoys working in a fast-paced project environment and supporting multiple stakeholders.
You will demonstrate:
Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
Ability to work independently and proactively
Attention to detail and strong record-keeping skills
Adaptability and willingness to learn new systems and processes
A professional approach aligned with high safety and quality standardsSkills & Experience
Experience organising meetings with multiple stakeholders
Experience taking and writing meeting minutes
Experience managing workflows or task coordination
Good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Experience maintaining trackers, databases or reports
Ability to identify process improvements