Configuration Manager

SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Greater London seeks an experienced Configuration Manager/Engineer for defence projects. The successful candidate will lead configuration management activities, ensuring compliance and driving best practices. Ideal applicants will have relevant degrees and a proven background in defence, aerospace, or maritime environments. This role offers the chance to work on complex engineering programmes, requiring attendance on-site three days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven background in defence, aerospace, or maritime environments.
• Strong understanding of configuration standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate configuration management activities across major engineering projects.
• Ensure compliance with standards for configuration data and documentation.
• Collaborate to drive best practices in configuration management.

Skills

Configuration Management

Defence Standards

Project Management

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Configuration Manager/Engineer - Defence Projects

Location: Greater London (on-site 3 days per week)
Contract: Outside IR35
Rate: Negotiable

We\'re supporting a leading consultancy seeking an experienced Configuration Manager/Engineer to join their established team in Greater London. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile and technically complex engineering programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate configuration management activities across major engineering projects.
• Ensure all configuration data, baselines, and documentation are controlled and compliant with standards.
• Support planning, reviews, and audits to maintain quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with engineering, project, and quality teams to drive best practice in configuration management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of configuration processes, tools, and governance.

About You

• Degree or equivalent experience in Configuration Management or related engineering discipline.
• Proven background in defence, aerospace, or maritime environments.
• Strong understanding of configuration standards (e.g., Defence Standard 05-057).
• Experience leading configuration activities on complex projects.
• Confident working within structured engineering and quality frameworks.

Additional Requirements

• Sole British National (required for security purposes).
• SC clearance preferred (or eligibility to obtain).
• Ability to attend the Greater London site 3 days per week.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team delivering mission-critical projects. Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the role and day rate options.