Configuration Engineer

Allan Webb Ltd; Stonehouse; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Configuration Engineer to support critical configuration tasks and documentation. The role demands experience or transferable skills in configuration management, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and data management. Hybrid working arrangements are offered, with comprehensive training and development opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess ONC or equivalent qualification and technical knowledge in Electro Engineering.

Benefits

Agile working arrangements

33 days annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in configuration management, ideally with military applications.
• 2-3 years' experience in a related role or transferable skills considered.
• Technical knowledge in Electro Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support configuration accounting tasks and produce essential documentation.
• Engage with stakeholders to resolve data conflicts.
• Conduct configuration audits and prepare process documentation.

Skills

Strong communicator

Data management capabilities

Ability to interpret technical data

Team player

Knowledge of Military Support activities

Education

ONC or equivalent qualification

Tools

SSDD

Job description

About the Role

Permanent, Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Company Benefits | Hybrid Working

Allan Webb Limited is recruiting a Configuration Engineer to join our dedicated team supporting Babcock International at their Portsmouth site.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Configuration Engineer with 2-3 years’ experience, or for candidates with transferable skills looking to develop their career in configuration management. We offer comprehensive training and development opportunities for the right candidate.

Working Pattern: Hybrid working with an expectation to be on-site in Portsmouth 3 days per week.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Configuration Engineer, you’ll support critical configuration accounting tasks and contribute to the production of essential engineering documentation. Working under the direction of Senior Configuration Engineers and Configuration Team Leaders, you’ll be responsible for:

• Data Management: Screening and extracting relevant data from drawings, parts lists, specifications, and design solutions, then entering/updating data to maintain Ship Fit Definitions on SSDD
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring all tasks comply with project procedures and quality plans, whilst identifying efficiency improvements and resolutions
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaising with stakeholders to resolve data conflicts and ensure tasks are completed within contracted timescales
• Configuration Audits: Undertaking ship visits to support configuration audits as required
• Documentation: Preparing process documentation and stakeholder engagement reports within your area of responsibility
• Collaboration: Providing assistance to other Configuration Engineers and attending internal meetings to discuss configuration issues
• Data Integrity: Ensuring SSDD updates consider potential impacts on all data interfaces identified in the Outputs and Interfaces schedule
• Safety Compliance: Demonstrating safe behaviours and integrating SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) into all aspects of your work

Who We’re Looking For

• Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to interpret technical data from drawings and documentation
• IT literate with strong data management capabilities
• Technical knowledge and ability to present data issues internally
• Strong team player who collaborates effectively across teams and business areas
• ONC or equivalent academic qualification
• Engineering experience (especially Electro)
• Knowledge of support activities within the Military – Maritime environment
• Experience using configuration tools (SSDD)

Please Note: This vacancy is only available to those who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously. Please do not apply if you do not live in the UK or have not done for the last 5+ years. You will be required to undergo Security Clearance.

More about us

At Allan Webb Ltd, we are a leading engineering consultancy with over 60 years of experience delivering asset optimisation services to clients across the defence, government, energy, pharmaceutical, and aerospace sectors, both in the UK and internationally.

What’s more, we’re proud supporters of the Armed Forces community.

What we can Offer

On top of a competitive salary, we provide the following benefits:

• Agile/remote working arrangements
• 33 days’ annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Regular training and personal development reviews
• Investment in professional qualifications and training plus
• Mentoring and coaching programmes
• Inclusive and supportive work environment
• Active ED&I networks and initiatives
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Perkbox (providing over 9,000 perks and benefits)
• Employee Referral Bonus [up to £1,000 following probation]
• Payment for Professional Membership
• Structured career development and professional accreditation support
• Access to high-profile defence and engineering projects
• Inclusive, team-oriented culture with a focus on technical excellence

Culture & Values

Allan Webb Ltd are equal opportunities employer, we value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment, we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

We look forward to receiving your application