Configuration Manager

4 Days Old

RC Fornax are looking for a Configuration Manager to support our defence customer based in Greater London.

This is a 6 months contract initially, outside IR35 and hybrid opportunity (3 days on site per week). Pay rate is negotiable DOE.

Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership: Line manage a team of 2–5 engineers, ensuring safety, performance, and professional development.
  • Capability Development: Identify skill gaps, plan training, and build capability across the Config function.
  • Resource Planning: Manage resource allocation, recruitment, and outsourcing to meet project demands.
  • Functional Delivery: Ensure high-quality outputs are delivered on time and within budget, aligned with company processes and standards.
  • Project Leadership: Act as the Config lead on complex programmes, overseeing execution and progress.
  • Documentation & Review: Approve and review Config plans, designs, and deliverables.
  • Strategic Planning: Contribute to engineering strategy and implement functional plans aligned with business objectives.
  • Process & Compliance: Drive process improvements, ensure compliance with standards (e.g. Defence Standard 05-057), and manage Config-specific tools.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships across departments to support project delivery and promote the Config function.
  • Continuous Improvement: Lead audits, assessments, and initiatives to enhance functional excellence.

Requirements

  • Degree in engineering or equivalent experience in Configuration Management.
  • Strong knowledge of defence standards and regulations.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and delivering Config projects.
  • Expertise in lifecycle Configuration Management, including planning, execution, and in-service support.
  • Ability to tailor Config models for design, documentation, software, and data while maintaining control.
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Location:
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£80,000 - £100,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT & Technology

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