Configuration Manager

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Job summary

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd is seeking the first Configuration Manager to build and own the CM function in a fast-growing defence technology company in the UK. You will define, implement and continuously improve CM processes, systems and governance.

You will manage the CM lifecycle across the organisation, ensure data integrity, and work with engineering teams to maintain baselines and support PCA, FCA and FAI activities. Equity options accompany a competitive base salary.

Qualifications

• Proven CM experience in defence or aerospace.
• Strong CM principles, standards and best practices.
• Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter preferred).
• Ability to implement and improve processes in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder influence.
• CM qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Eligible for SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own the configuration and change management lifecycle across the organisation.
• Define, implement and improve CM processes, systems and frameworks.
• Establish and manage PLM environment (Teamcenter).
• Build product and project baselines and support system structures.
• Drive and track change control processes and document updates.
• Support PCA, FCA and FAI lifecycle activities.
• Collaborate with the Chief Engineer and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Configuration Management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Security clearance eligibility

Education

CM Certification or equivalent

Tools

Teamcenter

Job description

You will be joining one of Europe’s fastest-growing and most innovative defence technology companies, focused on protecting lives by neutralising emerging threats and advancing next-generation defensive capabilities.

This is a pivotal hire as the first Configuration Manager in the business, giving you the rare opportunity to build an entire configuration management function from the ground up. You will define, implement and continuously improve the processes, systems and frameworks that will underpin engineering excellence for years to come.

In this role, you will own the configuration and change management lifecycle across the organisation, ensuring that all technical data is controlled, released and maintained to the highest possible standards. You will work closely with engineering teams to capture, structure and manage data effectively, enabling clarity, traceability and quality across complex programmes.

You will establish and manage the PLM environment, including Teamcenter, creating scalable systems that support rapid innovation while maintaining robust governance. A big part of the role will involve building product and project baselines, supporting system and subsystem structures, and ensuring that configuration activities are delivered in line with agreed plans.

You will also drive and track change control processes, ensuring that all updates to baselines are accurately implemented and documented. Supporting key lifecycle activities such as PCA, FCA and FAI will be an important part of ensuring products meet both technical and regulatory expectations.

Reporting directly into the Chief Engineer, you will be working in a highly collaborative, low-bureaucracy environment where your ideas will be heard and acted upon quickly. The pace is fast, the environment is dynamic, and you will have the freedom to shape how configuration management is done.

You will be working alongside a highly driven team in an environment built for speed, collaboration and impact. In return, you will receive an excellent base salary alongside incredibly lucrative equity options, giving you the opportunity to share directly in the long-term success and growth of the business.

As the company continues its rapid expansion, you will also have the opportunity to play a key part in growing the function, with scope to build and lead a team over time.

• Proven experience in Configuration Management within defence or aerospace environments
• Strong understanding of configuration management principles, standards and best practices
• Experience working with PLM systems (Teamcenter highly desirable)
• Ability to implement and improve processes in fast-paced or evolving environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders
• Configuration Management qualification or equivalent practical experience
• Must be eligible for or able to obtain SC clearance