Configuration Lead

Location: Loudwater, Greenford OR Weymouth (1 day per week onsite)

Role details:

We are seeking an experienced Configuration Management (CM) Lead to deliver a modern, scalable, and automated CM system within a maritime-focused engineering environment.

This role will ensure integrity, transparency, and consistency across development and services by implementing best-in-class CM processes. The successful candidate will drive collaboration, risk reduction, and continuous improvement, supporting delivery of high-quality, innovative solutions aligned with both project and organisational objectives.

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Collaborate with management to build and sustain a high-performing CM team that embraces a pragmatic, collaborative approach.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team and broader organisation.

CM Processes & Execution:

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, resilient CM processes to manage the full lifecycle of CIs with consistency and integrity.
• Enable automation and innovation in CM practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with project teams to apply appropriate CM rigor that meets customer requirements for quality, reliability, security, and supportability.
• Ensure all CM activities align with organisational and project goals.

Change Control & Version Management:

• Oversee robust change control procedures to ensure transparency, traceability, and visibility throughout the CI lifecycle.
• Manage version control systems for real-time tracking and reporting of CIs across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among engineering, programme management, quality assurance, and operations to ensure seamless CM processes.
• Provide stakeholders with transparent, real-time configuration data to support faster, data-driven decisions and risk mitigation.
• Communicate CM processes and progress clearly to build trust and alignment organisation-wide.

Tools & Automation:

• Champion the adoption and effective use of CM tools and automation platforms to enhance CM delivery and reporting.

Compliance, Governance & Reporting:

• Ensure CM processes comply with organisational policies, industry standards, and project-specific requirements.
• Track and report on CM performance, identifying areas for process improvement and alignment with business goals.
• Monitor lifecycle integrity of CIs to provide visibility and mitigate risks across all projects.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline; certifications such as CMII or CM2-P preferred.
• Extensive experience in configuration management with expertise in lifecycle management, automation, and collaborative approaches.
• Familiarity with standards such as Def Stan 05-57, ISO 10007, or EN 9100 highly desirable.
• Proficient in change management, version control, and automated CM tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Jira, or equivalents).
• Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to align CM strategy with business objectives.
• Proven track record of fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving innovation within CM frameworks.
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to implementing scalable and resilient processes.
• MUST hold or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance

Interested? Apply today via the link provided!