ILS Manager

Tkms Atlas Uk; Dorchester On Thames; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension with employer contributions

25 days annual leave

Job summary

TKMS ATLAS UK is seeking an Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) Manager to lead ILS across bids and programmes, ensuring reliable, maintainable, and cost-effective support. The role is based at Dorset Innovation Park, Winfrith, UK, with hybrid working options and the potential for part-time or condensed arrangements.

The successful candidate will guide ILS activities from bid phases through in-service support, interact with engineering and project teams, and influence design for long-term

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in engineering or science.
• Experience delivering ILS or supportability in defence.
• Knowledge of supportability analysis and maintenance planning.
• Experience across full lifecycle, incl. bids.
• Familiarity with defence standards (Def Stan 00-series) is desirable.
• Proficiency with Windchill/OPUS tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead ILS activities across bids and programmes.
• Define ILS strategies and support solutions.
• Develop and manage ILS plans and AR&M elements.
• Influence design for in-service supportability.
• Manage WBS, schedules, and deliverables.
• Engage with stakeholders including customers.

Skills

ILS delivery

Bid & proposal

Maintenance planning

Lifecycle support

Defence standards

Windchill & OPUS

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Analytical mindset

Education

Engineering degree

HNC/HND in engineering

Tools

PTC Windchill

OPUS 10

Logistic Information Repositories

Job description

Do you have the expertise to ensure complex defence systems are fully supportable throughout their lifecycle? We are looking for an Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) Manager to join TKMS ATLAS UK, based at Dorset Innovation Park, Winfrith. This role has been created to strengthen ILS capability across both current programmes and future bids, supporting the UK Ministry of Defence and major prime contractors. As an ILS Manager , you will lead the delivery of Integrated Logistic Support across the full product lifecycle - from early bid phases through to in-service support. You will play a key role in ensuring that systems are reliable, maintainable, and cost-effective to operate, while influencing design decisions to enhance long‑term supportability. You will work closely with engineering, systems, and project teams to define and deliver effective support solutions, ensuring all ILS elements are delivered to time, cost, and quality expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading ILS activities across bids and programmes, including proposal writing and cost estimation
• Analysing support requirements and defining appropriate ILS strategies and solutions
• Developing and managing ILS plans and associated elements, including: Supportability Analysis Availability, Reliability & Maintainability (AR&M) Supply Support Technical Documentation Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and training delivery
• Influencing product design to improve in-service supportability
• Managing ILS Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedules, and deliverables
• Ensuring all ILS outputs are delivered on time and within budget
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and project teams

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree, HNC/HND in an engineering or science discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience delivering ILS or supportability within defence or other regulated engineering sectors
• Strong understanding of supportability analysis, maintenance planning, and through‑life support
• Experience working across the full product lifecycle, ideally including early‑phase or bid work
• Knowledge of defence standards (e.g. Def Stan 00-series) is desirable
• Familiarity with tools such as PTC Windchill, OPUS 10, or Logistic Information Repositories is advantageous
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• A proactive, analytical approach with strong organisational skills

TKMS ATLAS UK provides advanced maritime and underwater systems for the Royal Navy and international customers. Based on the Jurassic Coast, they combine engineering, science, and innovation to deliver world‑class sonar and naval solutions. Their collaborative culture values technical excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement.

They offer:

• Competitive salary
• Career development and training opportunities
• Pension with enhanced employer contributions
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Flexible, hybrid, and condensed working options
• Employee wellbeing support and benefits

The successful candidate must be eligible for full UK Security Clearance (SC). At TKMS ATLAS UK, we support our staff to create work‑life balance and encourage applications from individuals seeking part‑time, condensed, or full‑time opportunities. JBRP1_UKTJ