Configuration Change Engineer

Company Description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

Are you an engineer who enjoys organisation, coordination, and keeping technical information accurate and under control?

We're looking for a Configuration Engineer to act as the custodian of engineering data across a major infrastructure project. In this role, you'll work closely with engineering teams, helping manage design changes, maintain configuration records, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure engineering information remains accurate, traceable, and up to date.

You don't need previous Configuration Management experience. We're looking for someone with a technical background, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for ensuring things are done correctly.

You might currently be a:

• Project Engineer
• Systems Engineer
• Quality Engineer
• Technical Coordinator
• Design Engineer
• Engineer with 2-4 years' experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the implementation and delivery of Configuration Management processes across the project
• Acting as a key point of contact for engineering teams on configuration and change control activities
• Coordinating engineering changes and ensuring actions are followed through to completion
• Working closely with stakeholders to resolve technical queries and open points
• Maintaining configuration records and supporting configuration assurance activities
• Monitoring and steering configuration-related actions to ensure project requirements are met
• Supporting design handover activities and ensuring configuration control is maintained throughout the project lifecycle
• Contributing to the development and improvement of efficient, data-driven ways of working.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• 2-4 years' experience within an engineering, technical or project-based environment
• Degree in Engineering, Science or a related technical discipline
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple activities and priorities simultaneously
• Methodical and process-oriented mindset
• Strong attention to detail

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within nuclear, defence, aerospace, energy, rail or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with engineering change processes
• Experience supporting engineering projects or design teams
• Knowledge of quality management or configuration control principles
• Understanding of engineering documentation and design processes

Additional Information

Why join us? 

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

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