Overview
Job Title: Principal Configuration Management Engineer
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
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Principal Configuration Management Engineer at our Bristol or Plymouth site.
Responsibilities
* 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
This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.
Essential Experience
* 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
* 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. This role may be subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, citizenship history, and residency. Details: 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 to buy/sell leave (annual window February–March)
* Be Kind Day: one paid day for volunteering
* Development opportunities and wellbeing support
Closing date: 20/10/2025
Additional Information
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. We are a disability confident committed employer and support flexible working arrangements. If you need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”.
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