Configuration Engineer

Job Title: Configuration Engineer
Location: Plymouth, Devon, GB, PL1 4SG
Compensation: £32,020.00 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Job ID: SF40472

We have an exciting opportunity within our Major Infrastructure Projects' (MIP) business unit. In order to deliver the MOD's submarine programme over the next 40 years, a significant programme of infrastructure investment will be required on the Devonport site. The team specialise in configuration management for Submarine Refit Complex projects. This work comprises of a number of interrelated projects across the Submarine Refit Complex (SRC), including 14 Dock Readiness, Submarine Defuel Delivery Project (SDDP) and 15 Dock (Fleet 22 Project).

Who we are looking for?

We are looking for a Configuration Engineer to complete the configuration of safety cases for Safety Managers. Internal Stakeholders include Senior Configuration Engineers, Safety Managers. External stakeholders include Nuclear Regulator, NSR and from an Audit perspective, Lloyds Register.

What will you be doing?
This role comprises a number of areas of responsibility ranging from maintaining configuration of design and safety related documentation to the hazard protection and archiving of records.

* Providing management of Change Control through Setting to Work & Inactive Commissioning
* Assisting with the maintenance of Master Record Indexes across the Project and in the preparation of Data Request packs for review.
* Assist the Senior Configuration Engineer and Project manager / package manager / senior project engineer in the delivery of effective configuration management.
* Provide technical support to the governance of Configuration activities and provide advice and administrative support to due process and configuration management process requirements.
* Provide support to the Senior Configuration Engineer, administering key configuration tools Autodesk Vault, Access Database (SCaNDS) and processes (Change Requests, Design Reviews).

The experience you'll bring
* NVQ Level 3 in Administration based disciplines
* Document management experience in a regulated environment, plus an understanding of relational database methodology preferable.
* Diligent with documentation and ensure compliance with processes.
* Knowledge of Autodesk Vault, Microsoft Office, Access and SharePoint is desirable.
* You will need to satisfy security requirements. This may require you to hold or be eligible/capable of achieving 'Security Check' (SC) clearance.

What a role with Babcock offers?
* Enhanced employment terms and conditions
* Money purchase pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Share ownership scheme
* Occupational health services
* Flexible working hours (only non-industrials)
* Career opportunities, advice and guidance from our Learning & Development teams
* Additional benefits may also apply for Management posts

About Babcock International and Devonport
For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence Company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.
You will be based at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth, Devon. Working at Devonport puts the best of the South West at your fingertips. Amazing scenery, vibrant towns and numerous leisure opportunities - It's why Devon and Cornwall are such a desirable place to live and work.
Comprising of 14 dry docks, four miles of waterfront and 25 tidal berths, Devonport is the base for numerous surface vessels as well as the base and refit centre for the Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarines. Devonport has also recently been selected as the base port for the Navy's new Type 26 frigates and will become the maintenance centre for the future submarine programme.

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Application Guidance:

All applications should be made online.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.
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Closing date: 10/12/2021

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