Configuration Manager

Line Up Aviation; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Configuration Manager for a 12-month contract in Stevenage. The role involves providing technical support to the Configuration Management team and requires significant experience in the Aerospace or Defence industry. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and a passion for coaching others. This position is office-based 1-2 days a week with a pay rate of £50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven track record within engineering organisations.
• Significant experience in the Aerospace or Defence industry.
• Ability to problem solve and define best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead Configuration Management activities on engineering programmes.
• Control product data across multiple projects.
• Coach and support project Configuration Managers.

Skills

Engineering experience

Configuration Management effectiveness

Problem solving

Coaching and developing others

Understanding of standards and processes

Job description

Configuration Manager

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Configuration Manager on an initial 12-month contract. We are looking for an experienced Configuration professional who can provide technical support to the Configuration Management team. Your ability to build strong relationships with the team and review, develop, and deliver Configuration Management processes and procedures, as well as support and coach project Configuration Managers to deliver technical excellence, will contribute to the overall success of our business programmes.

Role Details

• Pay: £50.00 per hour via Umbrella
• Location: Stevenage – 1/2 days per week in office
• Contract: Monday‑Friday, 37 hours per week, 12-month contract
• IR35 Status: Inside
• Security Clearance: SC required, UK eyes only due to project

Responsibilities

• A proven track record of experience within engineering organisations or operational domains, with a strong technical understanding of a product lifecycle and its key delivery milestones.
• Significant Configuration Manager experience within the Aerospace or Defence industry. Past performance of leading Configuration Management activities on engineering programmes.
• Ability to problem solve, define best practice and build Configuration Management effectiveness in order to successfully control product data across multiple projects, through development and production phases.
• Appreciation of product lifecycle management processes and tools to provide efficient, controlled evolution of product data.
• Passion for coaching and developing others through the sharing and delivery of knowledge, information and best practice.
• Understanding of how to satisfy and compliment external standards through healthy and efficient business processes.

Essential Requirements

• Work transversely across multiple business projects to ensure consistent and comprehensive CM approach.
• Understand individual project status and milestones before coaching required technical practice to support CM deliverables.
• Gain a robust understanding of specific business CM processes before supporting the expression and embedding of these within project.
• Grow CM knowledge and expertise throughout Configuration Management group.
• Work collaboratively with CM Group Lead and CM team members, providing assertive advice and technical direction, whilst fostering a supportive and positive working culture.

Application

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation.