Configuration Controller

Configuration Controller

Full-Time 55000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Coordinate and track technical change requests in a dynamic rail infrastructure programme.
  • Company: Join a major player in Britain's high-speed rail sector with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 12% pension, and hybrid working arrangement.
  • Other info: Flexible location between Birmingham and London with excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Be at the heart of technical change and make a real impact on exciting projects.
  • Qualifications: Experience in change control and strong engagement skills are essential.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum. Benefits include a 12% pension and a hybrid working arrangement (three days in office).

Overview

We're working with a major client at the heart of Britain's high-speed rail infrastructure programme, recruiting a Configuration Controller to sit at the centre of the technical change process.

Responsibilities

  • Register, check, coordinate and track Technical Change Requests and Technical Authority Communications from initiation through to board approval and implementation.
  • Prepare submission packs, report on progress weekly, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
  • Act as focal point for technical change across multiple contracts running simultaneously, collaborating daily with engineers, project teams and commercial managers, chasing progress, resolving blockers and keeping stakeholders informed.
  • Maintain work instructions and training material that underpin the process.
  • Provide hands‑on support to Configuration Managers when contract baselines and submissions are updated.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a structured change control environment within a large, complex programme.
  • Strong understanding of configuration management standards, document management and CM tooling.
  • Comfortable managing data at volume and pace.
  • Excellent engagement skills across diverse teams with clarity and confidence.

Position Details

Location: Birmingham or London, with flexibility between both sites.

Contract: Permanent.

Configuration Controller employer: Critical Project Resourcing Ltd

As a Configuration Controller with us, you'll be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of Britain's high-speed rail infrastructure, where your contributions directly impact significant projects. We offer a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation, alongside competitive benefits such as a generous pension scheme and flexible hybrid working arrangements. With ample opportunities for professional growth and development, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful employment in a thriving environment.

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Contact Details:

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Configuration Controller

Configuration Management
Change Control
Document Management
CM Tooling
Data Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Technical Communication