Principal Engineer - Support Engineering (Configuration Control)
Role Purpose
The Principal Engineer (Configuration Control) is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and governing configuration baselines across submarine engineering programmes. Working closely with Engineering, Project Management, Customers, and Suppliers, the role ensures products, systems, and documentation are delivered safely, compliantly, and under effective change control.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Configuration Management Plans and controlled baselines throughout the engineering lifecycle.
- Manage and govern configuration changes, ensuring robust processes and traceability are in place.
- Monitor configuration status, identify risks or issues, and support corrective actions and recovery plans.
- Ensure configuration control requirements are applied across projects and flowed down effectively to suppliers.
- Provide configuration status reporting and support design reviews, audits, and lifecycle management reviews.
- Promote best practice in configuration management and provide guidance to engineering and project teams.
- Support project planning, estimating, and delivery activities related to configuration control.
Knowledge & Experience
- Understanding of engineering lifecycles and configuration management principles.
- Knowledge of asset hierarchies and product structures, including WBS, PBS, and BOM.
- Experience managing baselines, design changes, and technical documentation within complex engineering projects.
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards and governance processes.
Skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to analyse, monitor, and report configuration status.
- High attention to detail with a structured approach to documentation and control.
- Strong awareness of Product Safety and SHE requirements.
Qualifications
- Engineering Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
- CM2 certification preferred.
More Info
1-2 days pw on site per month
Can be based in Barrow, Broadoak, Filton, Frimley & Weymouth
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Configuration Engineer in Barrow in Furness employer: American Society of Civil Engineers
Aldwych Consulting is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible working hours and a focus on continuous professional development, our South West London team provides a unique opportunity to work on prestigious high-end residential projects in a modern office environment, making it an ideal place for talented Structural Engineers to thrive.
Contact Details:
American Society of Civil Engineers Recruitment Team
