We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Configuration Engineer to join our dynamic team at Babcock Mission Systems. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the management configuration processes, documents and overall management for within a project/programme for our mission‑critical systems and projects. In-depth knowledge and experience are required to solve complex problems with minimal guidance, take a new perspective on existing solutions based on best practices, and exercise judgment based on analysis and expertise. You will support from the design phase and progress this to ensure that configuration is managed effectively throughout the product lifecycle for multiple different configurations that will exist through the in‑service phase.
* Develop, implement, and maintain configuration management plans, policies, and procedures. Ensure the integrity and consistency of configuration data throughout the engineering/project lifecycle.
* Oversee the configuration status accounting and reporting processes, identifying and mitigating risks related to configuration management throughout the engineering lifecycle.
* Define, manage and run configuration control boards (CCBs) and facilitate configuration audits and reviews. Coordinate with all engineering disciplines, quality assurance, and project management teams to ensure compliance with configuration management standards.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives within the configuration management for the overall engineering function.
* Provide guidance and training to team members on configuration management best practices. Deliver engineering and technical activities applying process, domain knowledge and experience.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role. This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is adaptable and can be delivered from various locations including Tewksbury, Plymouth and wider Bristol, as well as working from home arrangements.
Applies Engineering concepts and theories to deliver development designs, calculations and technical solutions across a range of applications for Babcock products and services across the Engineering Product Lifecycle. An experienced Engineer, directly accountable for designs, calculations and technical solutions, capable of managing others and/or delivering engineering and technical activities, applying process, domain knowledge and experience. Can apply a wider range of knowledge to complex situations and provides mentoring to others.
Qualifications and Experience
* Strong knowledge of configuration management standards and practices (e.g., Def Stan 05-57, ISO 10007, CMMI).
* Significant years of experience in configuration management, preferably within the defence industry.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and collaborative environment.
* Proficiency in configuration management tools and software with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Professional Qualifications
* Certification in Configuration Management (e.g., CMII, CMPIC) is a plus.
* Formal qualifications in Engineering (minimum level 5) such as HNC/HND or equivalent experience.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Configuration Engineer at our Ashton Vale, Bristol site, alongside various locations including Tewksbury and Plymouth.
We’re Babcock – a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we’re building a future that lasts – not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work‑life balance.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
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 share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading – a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. There is an annual window to request this benefit. '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
* Excellent development opportunities and a benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
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