Configuration Engineer

Position: Configuration Change Engineer
Job :

Location:

Bristol, England, GB

Employment Type:

Full-time Function:
Consulting Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level Industry: Information Technology And Services Company: ALTENCompany DescriptionALTEN 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 equivalentmilitary experience.

Desirable

Skills:

Experience with in 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.

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