Configuration Manager

Rolls-Royce SMR

Configuration Manager overseeing engineering data control in Rolls-Royce SMR programme. Leading configuration management processes and developing a specialist team for successful project delivery.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £60,000 - £78,750 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establishing and governing configuration management processes aligned to engineering, programme and quality lifecycle requirements
Leading the development and control of integrated configuration baselines, including Product Breakdown Structure and Bills of Materials
Driving effective engineering change management aligned to programme milestones and regulatory expectations
Building and developing a high-performing Configuration Management team and fostering cross-functional adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need

A relevant technical degree (or equivalent experience) and professional accreditation (e.g. CEng or similar)
Experience of leading configuration management in complex, regulated environments and influencing senior engineering stakeholders
Deep expertise in configuration management processes, tools and Product and Plant Lifecycle Management systems, with strong knowledge of change control and data governance
Proven ability to lead teams, drive cultural adoption, and operate with strong commercial and regulatory awareness

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
£250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

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Hard Skills & Tools

Configuration ManagementData GovernanceProduct Breakdown StructureBills of MaterialsEngineering Change Management

Soft Skills

Influencing StakeholdersCultural Adoption

Certifications

CEng