Range Control Manager

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Range Control Manager to oversee critical defence trials. This full-time role involves ensuring safe range operations across air, land, and sea environments. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to manage trials, make safety-critical decisions, and support range safety compliance. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to innovative solutions in defence. Join a diverse team committed to tackling complex challenges and fostering an inclusive culture where every voice is valued.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical and Dental Insurance

Matched pension contributions

Employee discount portal

Holiday Trading

Support for Armed Forces community

Payroll Giving

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in stakeholder engagement and leadership roles.
• Demonstrated safety awareness and relevant technical training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor surveillance systems for trials and proof activities.
• Advise stakeholders on safe use of Weapon Danger Areas.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

IT and software systems

Military experience

Safety awareness training

Job description

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The Role

The Range Control Manager role is unique and crucial. You will be responsible for monitoring and assessing key defence trails supporting our Test and Evaluation (T&E) capabilities across air, land, and sea weapon danger areas. Your focus will be on ensuring safe and effective range operations during both dynamic and static trials. You will work collaboratively with Team Leaders and other stakeholders to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of multiple range activities.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Monitoring camera and marine radar surveillance systems in our control room for trials and proof activities.
2. Advising stakeholders to ensure the safe use of Weapon Danger Areas (WDA) for live firing and trials.
3. Supporting all aspects of range safety during trials, in accordance with regulations and by-laws.
4. Making safety-critical decisions and conducting spot checks during trials.
5. Reviewing Range Standing Orders and Range Hazard Logs with the Range Safety Officer.
6. Planning and managing trials, including emergency and evacuation planning, weather and noise forecasting, and acoustic monitoring.

This is a full-time role, 37 hours per week, based onsite at Eskmeals Range.

Essential experience for the Range Control Manager:

1. Stakeholder engagement experience.
2. Leadership or supervisory experience.
3. Ability to use and learn relevant IT and software systems.
4. Experience working within military, weapons systems, or trials environments.
5. Experience demonstrating safety awareness or relevant technical training such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or trials safety.

Qualifications:

We value diverse backgrounds and education. If you can demonstrate the required experience and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Our Benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical and Dental Insurance.
• Matched pension contributions with life assurance.
• Employee discount portal.
• Holiday Trading.
• Support for the Armed Forces community.
• Payroll Giving and Volunteering opportunities.

Our volunteering program allows staff to contribute skills to community projects, including STEM initiatives and supporting charities important to our team, especially those aiding the defence community.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we expand into new markets globally, now is an exciting time to join us. Our success stems from our innovative spirit and our willingness to tackle complex challenges.

We offer a unique environment where diverse teams collaborate openly, sharing perspectives and technologies to solve complex problems. We foster an inclusive culture where everyone can be authentic, valued, and reach their full potential. Visit our website to learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.