Configuration Controller

About the role

The Configuration Controller will sit at the heart of a high‑speed rail infrastructure programme, ensuring that every technical change follows a rigorous governance process. You will act as the central hub for Technical Change Requests and Technical Authority Communications, guiding them from initiation to board approval and implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Register, check, coordinate and track Technical Change Requests across multiple contracts.
• Prepare submission packs and weekly progress reports for senior stakeholders.
• Maintain work instructions, training material and configuration management documentation.
• Provide hands‑on support to Configuration Managers during baseline updates and submissions.
• Collaborate daily with engineers, project teams and commercial managers to resolve blockers and keep stakeholders informed.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a structured change‑control environment on large, complex programmes.
• Strong understanding of configuration management standards and document control processes.
• Ability to manage high‑volume data and work at pace.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage across diverse technical and commercial teams.

Required skills

• Configuration management
• Document management
• Experience with configuration management tooling

What we offer

• Competitive salary £55,000‑£60,000 per annum.
• Pension contribution of 12%.
• Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
• Location in Central London with flexibility to work from Birmingham.
• Opportunity to play a pivotal role on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes.