162 Configuration Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Configuration Manager

12 month contract

Based in Portsmouth

Offering 40ph Inside IR35

As the Configuration Manager, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

• You are responsible for performing CM activities (identification, control and planning, change, status accounting, audit).
• You are responsible for recording, controlling, maintaining and distributing the controlled data.
• You are responsible for providing reports to the CADM Team Lead and/or the project, product or service teams.
• You work in a shared workload environment, and you specifically support 1 project/product or more as the CADM focal point supported by CADM team members.
• You are responsible, jointly with the rest of the CADM team to maintain the PLM/CMDB in a fit state.
• You may be required to manage data in more than 1 environment.
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as be a team player within the greater functional team, efficiently and methodically with good organisational and interpersonal skills is essential.
• Good communication/teamwork with all internal stakeholders is essential.
• You will correspond with your nominated counterparts in the customer and suppliers, recording external documentation into the CMDB and sending internal documentation to external stakeholders.
• You support all CM activities facing external stakeholder, providing evidence and supporting any related request.
• You ensure CM compliance by contributing to project level activities with internal and external stakeholders.

Your skillset may include:

• Digitally Literate and proficient with MS Office Tools
• Previous experience with file/data management tools (MS Office, PDF editor, FTP, Nero, etc.)
• Full Configuration Management knowledge (Configuration Identification, Configuration Structures (Assembly / Product, Baseline Management, Change Management, Status Accounting, Auditing)
• Previous experience with Product Data Management tools (Windchill, Teamcenter, Aras Minerva, etc.)
• Understanding of project/product lifecycle
• Exposure to APQP
• CMII
• Experience setting up Configuration processes
• Experience of working with Customers in a CM Liaison role

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Configuration Manager

12 month contract

Based in Portsmouth

Offering 40ph Inside IR35

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Role Overview

As part of the CADM team You are responsible for ensuring Company guidelines are adhered to and CM (Configuration Management) best practices are followed. You provide guidance to the CADM team stakeholders. You support process production/improvement. You support CM tools user guides production, CM tools improvement and CM tools new releases training. You work closely with project, product and service teams while being part of the CADM team. You are the 1st line of support and training for the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool /Configuration Management Database (CMDB) users.

Responsibilities

• You are responsible for performing CM activities (identification, control and planning, change, status accounting, audit).
• You are responsible for recording, controlling, maintaining and distributing the controlled data.
• You are responsible for providing reports to the CADM Team Lead and/or the project, product or service teams.
• You work in a shared workload environment, and you specifically support 1 project/product or more as the CADM focal point supported by CADM team members.
• You are responsible, jointly with the rest of the CADM team to maintain the PLM/CMDB in a fit state.
• You may be required to manage data in more than 1 environment.
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as be a team player within the greater functional team, efficiently and methodically with good organisational and interpersonal skills is essential.
• Good communication/teamwork with all internal stakeholders is essential.
• You will correspond with your nominated counterparts in the customer and suppliers, recording external documentation into the CMDB and sending internal documentation to external stakeholders.
• You support all CM activities facing external stakeholder, providing evidence and supporting any related request.
• You ensure CM compliance by contributing to project level activities with internal and external stakeholders.

Required qualifications and skill set

Essential

• Digitally Literate and proficient with MS Office Tools
• Previous experience of file/data management tools (MS Office, PDF editor, FTP, Nero, etc.).
• Full Configuration Management knowledge (Configuration Identification, Configuration Structures (Assembly / Product etc), Baseline Management, Change Management, Status Accounting, Auditing).
• Previous experience of Product Data Management tools (Windchill, Teamcenter, Aras Minerva, etc.) required
• Understanding of project, product lifecycle highly desirable.
• Exposure to APQP, CMII would be an asset
• Experience setting up the Configuration processes on new project highly desirable.
• Required qualification level
• Good standard of education, Degree, HNC, Diploma, NVQ Level 5 or higher.
• Oral & written English Language essential.
• The role requires SC and eligibility to handle ITAR.

If you feel you have the experience and qualifications to succeed in this role, then please apply or contact Tom Duckett at Belcan Workforce Solutions.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

A Senior Configuration Engineer is required for a long term contract assignment based in Stevenage.

The Senior Configuration Engineer is responsible for supporting the Configuration Manager of any given Project, including responsibility for the Product definition and/or Configuration Management of a minor project or major parts of a project. Tasks will require a level of initiative and require a high concern for order and quality to maintain the integrity of all elements which constitute the design for company's products.

Skillset/experience required:

• Excellent Team Spirit and ability to work as part of a team and add value through contribution.
• High level of knowledge regarding principles of Configuration Management and the application of these within and demanding yet professional engineering environment.
• High concern for order and quality
• Excellent Communication Skills - Verbal, Written, Electronic, across all levels
• The ability to build rapport with stakeholders as well as positively promote the Configuration Management group through supportive and pro-active approach with internal customers.
• Pro-active, flexible and enthusiastic
• Ability to plan and deliver own workload.
• Awareness of relevant internal and external customer requirements and standards.
• High degree of IT literacy

• Reflection of engineering input, through the engineering change process, into the design definition / structure, utilising the company PLM tool Windchill.
• Managing, on behalf of project, the correct design definitions for potentially multiple product variants. Successfully implementing engineering changes against the appropriate instances.
• Review of engineering changes for respective project to ensure business process is applied and approbation controls laid out by projects are adhered to. Acceptance or Rejection of changes as appropriate.
• Provision of draft Configuration Management document updates to the project Configuration Manager ahead of the appropriate review period.
• Comprehensive and timely preparation for Configuration Meetings. Provision of data to Configuration Manager and project team against agreed timescales ahead of associated meetings.
• Ensure control of project design definitions are adhered to across the development, production and in-service phases to provide comprehensive status accounting information to customer
• Working relationships with key stakeholders established. Focal point of contact for day to day activities with project and engineering teams
• Support and guidance to project areas with regards to applicable Engineering Change methodologies appropriate to the product or equipment lifecycle. Engineering changes processes agreed, documented and in practice.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Configuration Manager

12 month contract

Based in Portsmouth

Offering 40ph Inside IR35

As the Configuration Manager, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

• You are responsible for performing CM activities (identification, control and planning, change, status accounting, audit).
• You are responsible for recording, controlling, maintaining and distributing the controlled data.
• You are responsible for providing reports to the CADM Team Lead and/or the project, product or service teams.
• You work in a shared workload environment, and you specifically support 1 project/product or more as the CADM focal point supported by CADM team members.
• You are responsible, jointly with the rest of the CADM team to maintain the PLM/CMDB in a fit state.
• You may be required to manage data in more than 1 environment.
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as be a team player within the greater functional team, efficiently and methodically with good organisational and interpersonal skills is essential.
• Good communication/teamwork with all internal stakeholders is essential.
• You will correspond with your nominated counterparts in the customer and suppliers, recording external documentation into the CMDB and sending internal documentation to external stakeholders.
• You support all CM activities facing external stakeholder, providing evidence and supporting any related request.
• You ensure CM compliance by contributing to project level activities with internal and external stakeholders.

Your skillset may include:

• Digitally Literate and proficient with MS Office Tools
• Previous experience with file/data management tools (MS Office, PDF editor, FTP, Nero, etc.)
• Full Configuration Management knowledge (Configuration Identification, Configuration Structures (Assembly / Product, Baseline Management, Change Management, Status Accounting, Auditing)
• Previous experience with Product Data Management tools (Windchill, Teamcenter, Aras Minerva, etc.)
• Understanding of project/product lifecycle
• Exposure to APQP
• CMII
• Experience setting up Configuration processes
• Experience of working with Customers in a CM Liaison role

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Configuration Manager

12 month contract

Based in Portsmouth

Offering 40ph Inside IR35

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Lead Configuration Management on some of the most advanced defence projects in the UK.
We're seeking a seasoned Configuration professional who can take ownership of CM processes from concept through to delivery. You'll influence at senior levels, guide project teams, and ensure governance excellence on cutting-edge programmes that make a real-world impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Setting the strategic direction for Configuration Management across allocated programmes.

• Managing full lifecycle CM - identification, change control, status accounting, and audits.

• Building strong relationships with engineering, quality, and programme teams.

• Driving process improvement and operational efficiency.

• Coaching and mentoring colleagues to build CM capability across the business.

What You'll Bring

• Significant Configuration Management experience with strong process knowledge.

• Familiarity with national/international CM standards (Def Stan 05-57, ISO10007, EN9100 desirable).

• Ability to navigate complex engineering environments and influence senior stakeholders.

• A track record of leading CM activities in defence, aerospace, or similarly regulated sectors.

Why Join Us?

• Bonus - Up to 2,500

• Pension - Up to 14% total contribution

• Flexi Leave - Up to 15 extra days

• Flexible Working - Genuine work-life balance

• Enhanced Parental Leave - Maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, fertility

• Career Development - CM professional accreditation support

• Facilities - Subsidised meals, free parking, excellent on-site amenities

• Potential to work on multinational programmes with international travel opportunities

Security Requirements
Due to the nature of this role, nationality restrictions and security checks apply. All successful candidates will require HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance before starting.

Role Overview

As part of the CADM team You are responsible for ensuring Company guidelines are adhered to and CM (Configuration Management) best practices are followed. You provide guidance to the CADM team stakeholders. You support process production/improvement. You support CM tools user guides production, CM tools improvement and CM tools new releases training. You work closely with project, product and service teams while being part of the CADM team. You are the 1st line of support and training for the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool /Configuration Management Database (CMDB) users.

Responsibilities

• You are responsible for performing CM activities (identification, control and planning, change, status accounting, audit).
• You are responsible for recording, controlling, maintaining and distributing the controlled data.
• You are responsible for providing reports to the CADM Team Lead and/or the project, product or service teams.
• You work in a shared workload environment, and you specifically support 1 project/product or more as the CADM focal point supported by CADM team members.
• You are responsible, jointly with the rest of the CADM team to maintain the PLM/CMDB in a fit state.
• You may be required to manage data in more than 1 environment.
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as be a team player within the greater functional team, efficiently and methodically with good organisational and interpersonal skills is essential.
• Good communication/teamwork with all internal stakeholders is essential.
• You will correspond with your nominated counterparts in the customer and suppliers, recording external documentation into the CMDB and sending internal documentation to external stakeholders.
• You support all CM activities facing external stakeholder, providing evidence and supporting any related request.
• You ensure CM compliance by contributing to project level activities with internal and external stakeholders.

Required qualifications and skill set

Essential

• Digitally Literate and proficient with MS Office Tools
• Previous experience of file/data management tools (MS Office, PDF editor, FTP, Nero, etc.).
• Full Configuration Management knowledge (Configuration Identification, Configuration Structures (Assembly / Product etc), Baseline Management, Change Management, Status Accounting, Auditing).
• Previous experience of Product Data Management tools (Windchill, Teamcenter, Aras Minerva, etc.) required
• Understanding of project, product lifecycle highly desirable.
• Exposure to APQP, CMII would be an asset
• Experience setting up the Configuration processes on new project highly desirable.
• Required qualification level
• Good standard of education, Degree, HNC, Diploma, NVQ Level 5 or higher.
• Oral & written English Language essential.
• The role requires SC and eligibility to handle ITAR.

If you feel you have the experience and qualifications to succeed in this role, then please apply or contact Tom Duckett at Belcan Workforce Solutions.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Our client has an opportunity for a Configuration Manager to join them on a contract basis. You will support CM tools user guides production, CM tools improvement and CM tools new releases training.

You work closely with project, product and service teams while being part of the CADM team. You are the 1st line of support and training for the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool /Configuration Management Database (CMDB) users.

Role : Configuration Manager
Location: Portsmouth - minimum 3 days onsite with potential for more, depending on project needs
Hours: 35 per week
Hourly Rate : 41 per hour via Umbrella, inside Ir35
Clearance : BPSS to start, SC to follow. UKI's due to project

What you'll be doing:

• You are responsible for performing CM activities (identification, control and planning, change, status accounting, audit).
• You are responsible for recording, controlling, maintaining and distributing the controlled data.
• You are responsible for providing reports to the CADM Team Lead and/or the project, product or service teams.
• You work in a shared workload environment, and you specifically support 1 project/product or more as the CADM focal point supported by CADM team members.
• You are responsible, jointly with the rest of the CADM team to maintain the PLM/CMDB in a fit state.
• You may be required to manage data in more than 1 environment.
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as be a team player within the greater functional team, efficiently and methodically with good organisational and interpersonal skills is essential.
• Good communication/teamwork with all internal stakeholders is essential.
• You will correspond with your nominated counterparts in the customer and suppliers, recording external documentation into the CMDB and sending internal documentation to external stakeholders.
• You support all CM activities facing external stakeholder, providing evidence and supporting any related request.
• You ensure CM compliance by contributing to project level activities with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:
Essential

• Digitally Literate and proficient with MS Office Tools
• Previous experience of file/data management tools (MS Office, PDF editor, FTP, Nero, etc.).
• Full Configuration Management knowledge (Configuration Identification, Configuration Structures (Assembly / Product etc), Baseline Management, Change Management, Status Accounting, Auditing).
• Previous experience of Product Data Management tools (Windchill, Teamcenter, Aras Minerva, etc.) required
• Understanding of project, product lifecycle highly desirable.
• Exposure to APQP, CMII would be an asset
• Experience setting up the Configuration processes on new project highly desirable.
• Required qualification level
• Good standard of education, Degree, HNC, Diploma, NVQ Level 5 or higher.
• Oral & written English Language essential.
• The role requires SC and eligibility to handle ITAR.

Desirable

• CM II or equivalent qualification desirable.
• European languages advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years Configuration Management experience in a technical or data management environment
• Experience of working with Customers in a CM Liaison role
• Experience in a sensitive data environment advantageous

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply!

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This role sits within the Configuration and Data Management team and is responsible for ensuring adherence to internal guidelines and industry best practices across Configuration Management processes. Acting as the first line of support and training for Product Lifecycle Management and Configuration Management Database users, you'll work closely with project, product, and service teams. You will oversee and support CM activities, provide internal and external stakeholder guidance, contribute to process improvements, and maintain system compliance in a highly regulated environment.

• Perform CM activities: identification, control, planning, change, status accounting, and audit.

• Maintain and distribute controlled documentation and data in the CMDB.

• Generate reports for team leads, project managers, or product/service teams.

• Act as the CADM focal point for one or more assigned projects, with support from team members.

• Ensure CMDB/PLM systems are maintained in a suitable operational state.

• Handle document control, quality checks, internal and external distribution, and structure creation within the CMDB.

• Respond to and support CADM-related queries from project stakeholders.

• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives within the CADM function.

• Coordinate the creation and management of configuration structures such as BOMs and Product Trees.

• Manage Configuration Control Boards including initiation, assessment, facilitation, agendas, and reporting.

• Develop and improve CM processes and support system tool enhancements.

• Create and maintain Configuration and Data Management Plans, and Change Management Plans for specific projects.

• Monitor workload and resource allocation for assigned projects.

• Liaise with customers to ensure configuration requirements are met without negative impact on cost or schedule.

• Strong knowledge of Configuration Management principles: identification, structure, change, baseline, status accounting, and audits.

• Experienced with PLM/PDM tools

• Proficiency in MS Office and file/data management software.

• Good understanding of the product lifecycle.

• Experience in setting up CM processes on new projects.

• High level of digital literacy and attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Eligibility to work with ITAR-controlled data.

• CMII or equivalent Configuration Management certification.

• Experience working with customer stakeholders in a liaison role.

• Familiarity with APQP and related standards.

• Understanding of sensitive data environments.

• Knowledge of European languages.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Configuration Management in a technical or data-centric environment.

Seeking an experienced Configuration or highly skilled Configuration Engineer ready to step up. Due to the nature of the client, we can only consider UK / Dual UK nationalities; you will be required to undergo Security Clearance.

As a Configuration Manager, you are an experienced Configuration professional who can actively lead the application of configuration management processes across a product portfolio.

You have proven ability to build networks and foster relationships, enabling you to deliver outstanding governance of the Configuration Management processes.

As Configuration Manager you can confidently establish yourself within your designated programme to provide strategic direction and deliver technical application of CM principles through the lifecycle of the product.

What we are looking for:

> Highly experienced within a Configuration Management discipline. Extensive knowledge of CM principles, processes and standards

> Technical understanding of complexDefence or Weapons systems being desirable

> Outstanding networkingskills and an ability to build and maintain critical stakeholder relationships

> Ability to plan, lead and deliver technical CM activities.

> Ability to successfully influence and negotiate at all levels

> Ideally an operational knowledge of Def Stan 05-57; ISO10007 or EN9100