1731GRE Intellectual Property Lead Based in our Bristol or London office with hybrid working available PAYE £643.71 or Umbrella £890.71 Vacancy Overview: Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050. Job Purpose / Overview The Sizewell C (SZC) project uses design and engineering data originally developed for Hinkley Point C (HPC). As SZC is now a separate entity, access to this data must follow agreed governance under the Intellectual Property Licensing Agreement (IPLA). The IPLA Manager ensures SZC can manage licensed technical data effectively and responsibly, supporting project delivery and compliance. This role is ideal for experienced project or service managers who want to broaden their scope into governance and regulatory oversight. Training will be provided on IP-specific requirements. You will act as the main point of contact for IP-related matters, working across engineering, legal, IT, and supply chain to keep processes clear, efficient, and compliant Principal Accountabilities - Define and Maintain IP Strategy: Create and maintain governance frameworks for licensed technical data. - Operational Control: Ensure IPLA processes are documented and followed. - Stakeholder Interface: Be the first point of contact for IP queries and escalate complex issues. - Contractual Compliance: Make sure frameworks support delivery while meeting obligations. - Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with Legal, Supply Chain, IT, and Engineering to resolve challenges. - Governance & Reporting: Represent IP in audits and governance forums. - Continuous Improvement: Improve IP tools, workflows, and service design. - Knowledge Transfer: Enable secure, traceable exchange of licensed data between SZC and HPC Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience Essential - Proven experience in nuclear industry or UK regulatory environment. - Strong project/service management capability with process improvement experience. - Experience in project governance, risk management, or delivery in regulated environments. - Ability to interpret and apply contractual IP terms with multi-disciplinary teams. - Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration. - Confident decision-making under ambiguity; proactive and structured approach. - Excellent communication and facilitation skills. Desirable - Experience managing compliance portfolios in complex engineering projects. - Familiarity with IP systems and PLM tools (e.g., Teamcenter). - Understanding of IP and ONR regulatory frameworks. - Project Management training or equivalent practical experience