This key role will lead the Configuration team and play a vital part in shaping capability, developing processes, and ensuring the successful delivery of critical projects in a highly regulated engineering and defence environment. Based in a state-of-the-art facility, you’ll be responsible for managing and developing a small team of engineers, driving best practice, and ensuring high-quality outputs across a range of complex programmes. You’ll also take a hands-on role as the functional lead on some of the most challenging and rewarding projects in the sector. We’re looking for someone who: Has a strong background in configuration management, ideally within defence, aerospace, or maritime. Brings proven experience in leading teams and projects. Understands defence standards and regulations relevant to configuration management. Is degree-qualified in a technical field (or has equivalent experience). Can demonstrate the ability to develop processes, manage product lifecycles, and ensure compliance with regulations.In return, you’ll benefit from flexible and hybrid working options, private healthcare, performance-related bonuses, and ongoing professional development opportunities. You’ll also have the chance to contribute to innovative, cutting-edge projects with a clear purpose and national importance. If you’re proactive, driven, and ready to take ownership of a critical function, we’d love to hear from you