Configuration Manager

-; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Process Owner to lead configuration management across complex programmes. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills along with extensive experience in Configuration Management according to industry standards. This role involves managing a dispersed team and ensuring compliance with CM processes while fostering an inclusive workplace culture. The opportunity includes flexible working arrangements and is based in Greater London.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee networks

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of CM Standards.
• Experience in managing a dispersed team.
• Ability to drive cultural change.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration management at programme level.
• Develop and implement CM systems.
• Accountable for ensuring CM processes are followed.

Skills

Configuration Management Standards

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree or HND/HNC level

Tools

PLM Tools

Job description

Job Description

Take our vision into the future.

You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We’re proud to say it’s thanks to our people’s diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you’ll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone’s voice is valued and treated equally.

We’re passionate about what we do, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this is a great place to be. When it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

Programme organisation to implement CM methodology to provide evidence of the achievement of the Golden Thread whilst ensuring consistency between requirements, technical information and realised products.

The role is the Process Owner, Single Point of Contact and Functional Manager for the Programme with regards to Configuration Management Organization, People, Process, Tools & Data working in co‑operation with AWEClient, Partners, Contractors and Delivery Projects to ensure synergy, standardisation, and performance to business requirements.

Your purpose:

Led, managed, and established configuration management at a company or programme level for complex multiple discipline large scale programmes across the full technical lifecycle ideally in a Nuclear Civils, Building Services & Process Plant and Equipment environment.

• Activities- Establishes, maintains and implements a programme level CM system (strategy, policy, plan, procedures, standards, organisation, people, processes & tools) in compliance with the Client and Partners Quality Management System, Information Systems, External Standards and best practice.
• Provides capability planning, budgeting, scheduling, implementation, monitoring and improvement (people, process & tools) to meet Programme CM workload requirements. Accountable for the deployment and maintenance of the Configuration Management system within the various workstreams.
• Ensures Programme CM risks are identified and managed, contributes towards Programme lessons learned and ensures lessons learned and CM risks are mitigated at Programme level. Builds a network of relationships with External businesses, contractors and industry experts to enhance Programme reputation and import solutions and best practice.
• Professional Member of the Institute of CM or similar. Fully Conversant with System Engineering, Technical Quality Assurance, Project Management, and In‑Service (Operations, Maintenance and Asset Management) principles.
• Educated to Degree or HND/HNC level and having experience in Senior Management Training/Qualification.
• Organisation & People- Collaborates with the Client SME to ensure programme CM requirements are achieved throughout the life of the programme. Defines the Programme CM organisation and role definitions required to deliver the planned CM activities. Ensures competent CM resources, performing the right roles, at the right rates, at the right time, are provided to the various programme workstreams and are effective and efficient in delivering the workstream CM activities. Overall responsible for CM staff job descriptions, acceptance, dispatching and performance management. May upon request manage the delivery of the CM activities on a workstream on behalf of the Work Stream Leader on a temporary basis to provide cover. May intervene on a workstream in conjunction with Project Management to manage gaps or poor performance and propose required action plans. Directly manages CM roles for Process, Tools and Programme/Project Baselines and Change Control.
• Processes- Ensures the programme is provided with the CM processes required to ensure consistency between requirements, technical information and realised products and to assist programme delivery to time and budget. Plans and supports the Programme CM audit schedule and timely closure of corrective actions. Raises Non‑Conformance Reports (NCR's) at any time when process failure is observed. Defines, reports upon & improves CM programme system Key Performance Indicators.
• Tools- Accountable for the establishment and implementation of the Configuration Management System (tool with systemised processes) including interfaces/integration to other systems where configuration data is generated and published to the CM system or used for implementation. Accountable for tool training for Configuration Management practitioners and cross‑functional users. Accountable for the CM tool requirements, business case and implementation plan. Participates in the choice of programme Configuration Management tools ensuring the CM standards and processes are catered for within the CM tool. Accountable for the administration and approval of updates to the CM tool.
• Data- Accountable for baseline establishment of quality configuration information aligned to the work breakdown structure.

What you can bring:

• Skills required- In depth understanding and proven application of CM Standards (Def Stan 05-57, Def Stan 05-61, EIA-649, ISO10007 and IpX CMII). Able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of performing CM at the company/programme level in support of Projects and In‑Service throughout the full product/system lifecycle within a similar environment. Be fully conversant and experienced in the functionality and implementation of CM tools (comprehensive PLM tools) for managing Product Data, Asset Data, Requirements, Documents, Drawings, Records and CAD Models. Experience of managing a dispersed and often indirect team of people to successfully achieve CM directives.
• Desirables- Good understanding of Local industry standards, Licence conditions and business operations. Experience of managing a team of people to successfully achieve CM delivery milestones in a timely and accurate manner. Worked within a highly regulated/ licensed nuclear environment.
• Behavioural- Excellent influencing and communicating skills. Good leadership skills. Able to drive and achieve culture and step change. Quality and commercially driven. Visionary, whilst maintaining support for current business needs. Cross Party/Company collaboration skills.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We’re ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join. We’ve also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end‑to‑end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We’re committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net‑Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We’re proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under‑represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex‑forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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