JOB PURPOSE

• To lead on assuring the configuration management of the technical design and associated systems.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop design configuration management plans to manage the integration of the design between technical leads and suppliers and ensure the effective implementation of these plans for the Technical Directorate.
• Establish and maintain procedures, competence levels and systems in order to ensure a robust approach for integration assurance management within by the project.
• Provide training on the Clients configuration management processes and requirements to the Client's team and suppliers to ensure appropriate practices are followed for project success.
• Engage with the wider Client assurance activity to achieve the delivery of an efficient and effective companywide configuration management system.
• Ensure effective configuration control of the design activities and the data contained within diverse Client data management systems including BIM, enterprise Bridge and specific technical tools such as DOORS, TRAIL and asset management;
• Engage with the Technical and Delivery teams to define the configuration activities and criteria for design approval.
• Demonstrate through validation and verification activities that the configuration of the design, physical implementation of equipment and operations are compliant with consistent baselines.
• Lead configuration management reviews, collating evidence and providing progress reports demonstrating the configuration control across the programme to specified baselines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Qualified to degree/HND Level (or similar) in relevant subject.
• Demonstrable expertise in configuration management of complex systems in major projects.
• Demonstrable ability in client management of major projects and working with sponsors, regulatory bodies and other major stakeholders.
• Demonstrable ability to deliver work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the rail, construction and utility industries including their requirements and assurance needs.
• Civil design and construction experience.
• Experience in software development and integration of IT systems.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.