Job Title: Configuration Manager
Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol or Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: From £59,000 negotiable depending on experience + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF67009
Profile
Shape the future of defence engineering. As a Configuration Manager you will be at the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting defence programmes supporting the Patria 6×6 armoured personnel carrier vehicle initiative.
The role
You’ll lead configuration management across a high‑profile programme, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and driving continuous improvement.
Day‑to‑day you’ll be
- Leading the establishment and maintenance of configuration baselines across programmes
- Managing engineering change control processes including Change Requests, Notices, and Control Boards
- Collaborating with engineering, quality, manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure consistent CM practices
- Maintaining accurate configuration records and ensuring traceability of requirements and design changes
- Driving continuous improvement in configuration management processes and tools
The role is based onsite at Bristol Business Park, Stoke Gifford or Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth. The set working times are 37.5 hours per week. Hybrid working patterns are available.
Essential experience of the Configuration Manager
- Significant experience in configuration management within defence, aerospace or automotive sectors
- Proficiency with CM tools such as Windchill, Teamcenter or similar PLM systems
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Proven ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams
- Experience in lifecycle management and engineering change control
Qualifications for the Configuration Manager
- Degree in engineering, information systems or a related technical discipline
- Strong understanding of CM principles and standards (e.g. ISO 10007, DEF STAN 05-57)
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
What we offer
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
- Holiday trading allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This window opens February through to March annually.
- Be Kind Day enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.
Equal Opportunities
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please contact us.
Closing date: 29/04/2026
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