Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager – Maritime & Naval Systems

Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience. This is a UK-based role with hybrid working and client-site engagements.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced systems engineering professional with a background in maritime or naval systems to join our forward-thinking and values-driven organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of ILS work packages on high-impact defence and marine engineering programmes, ensuring we meet MOD standards and taking ownership of supportability analysis activities (FMECA, LORA, LCC, task analysis, and maintenance planning).
• Develop Supportability Cases and Integrated Product Support strategies; act as a key interface between project teams, MOD clients, and prime contractors to ensure deliverables meet operational needs and comply with relevant defence and international standards (e.g., DEF STAN 00-600, JSPs, STANAG 4427).
• Gather technical data for alignment with user needs and system requirements; provide technical consultancy and mentorship to junior engineers; contribute to internal capability development and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct obsolescence risk assessments and support engineering change impact analysis.

Qualifications and Experience

• Significant experience in ILS, Supportability Engineering, or related systems engineering roles.
• Background in maritime platforms, weapons systems, or complex marine engineering (defence or commercial).
• Demonstrable experience producing structured logistics deliverables and reports in accordance with industry standards.
• Strong knowledge of ILS methodologies and UK MOD engineering/support frameworks.

More about the Role

You’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where honesty, integrity, and teamwork aren’t just values – they’re lived every day. With access to high-profile defence projects, flexible working, and robust development support, your growth and wellbeing are prioritised as much as your expertise. We’re focused on effective communication to foster transparency and efficiency across our project portfolio, as well as the pursuit of excellence to advance both your skills and our organisational capabilities.

There are no closed-door policies; we encourage open debate and discussion, alongside a drive for development and skills enhancement to keep you and us at the forefront of the industry.

Other organisations

Other organisations may call this role ILS Engineering Manager, ILS Project Manager, Engineering Support Manager, or Systems Engineering Manager.

A bit about us

Allan Webb Ltd is a leading engineering consultancy with over 60 years of experience delivering asset optimisation services to clients across defence, government, energy, pharmaceutical, and aerospace sectors, both in the UK and internationally. We are committed to ethical conduct, human rights, sustainability, and social responsibility, with a CSR policy reflecting these commitments. We champion agile working, support the Armed Forces community, and foster an inclusive, innovative workplace where individuals and teams can thrive.

What we can offer you

• Salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including: annual bonus scheme, agile/remote working, regular training and personal development reviews, investment in professional qualifications, mentoring and coaching, inclusive culture, ED&I networks, electric car scheme, cycle to work scheme, Perkbox access, confidential EAP, employee referral bonus, 33 days’ annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays), option to purchase additional leave, payment for professional membership, structured career development and accreditation support, access to high-profile defence and engineering projects.

Right to work and clearance

Please note you will require the right to work in the UK and be eligible to hold SC or DV clearance.

Equal opportunities

Allan Webb Ltd are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re ready to step into an exceptional role as an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager, please apply.