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Posted 25 July, 2026

Configuration Change Manager

Guidant Global
Bristol, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Configuration Change ManagerFilton (Hybrid - 80% onsite)£35.71 per hour PAYE / £47.76 per hour Umbrella35 hours per week | 4.5-day working patternGuidant Global is partnering with a world-leading aerospace organisation to recruit Configuration Change Managers to support high-profile programmes within the A320 family.This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in managing complex engineering changes, driving accuracy, compliance, and delivery across a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.About the RoleAs a Configuration Change Manager , you will take ownership of the end-to-end change process, ensuring configuration data is accurate, controlled, and aligned with programme requirements.Working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams, you will help drive change governance, support industrialisation, and ensure modifications are delivered on time, to cost, and to quality standards.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the full configuration change lifecycle, including standard and customised modificationsEnsure governance and compliance with internal processes and configuration standardsChair meetings, prepare documentation, and coordinate stakeholders across multiple functionsDrive consistency and quality of inputs to support business cases, timelines, cost, and deliverySupport industrialisation activities, including mod batching and programme alignmentManage configuration tools (e.g. ACC2 or similar), ensuring data accuracy and traceabilityOversee modification opening, workflow progression, and closure activitiesSupport incremental development and major project milestones across the A320 programmeProduce modification breakdowns to support certification and programme deliveryAct as a focal point for configuration management queries, ensuring timely resolutionProvide regular updates and insights to internal teams and stakeholdersWhat We're Looking ForWe're looking for candidates with strong configuration or change management experience within a complex engineering environment.You will ideally have:Proven experience in configuration management, change control, or a similar roleBackground in aerospace or a highly regulated industry (manufacturing/engineering)Strong stakeholder management and coordination skillsExperience working with configuration or enterprise systems (e.g. SAP or similar tools)A structured, detail-driven approach with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesKnowledge of engineering change, industrial processes, or project environmentsWhat's in it for You?Opportunity to work on industry-leading aerospace programmesExposure to large-scale, complex engineering projectsCollaborative, high-performing environment with strong technical teamsHybrid working offering flexibility and work-life balanceLong-term contract with strong potential for extensionAdditional InformationLocation: Filton (Hybrid - 60% onsite)Hours: 35 hours per week, typically across 4.5 daysSecurity Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by the client)Travel: Occasional travel may be requiredIR35: InsideInterview Process: Single-stage interview (onsite preferred)Why Apply?This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised aerospace leader and play a critical role in delivering complex configuration changes that directly impact aircraft production and performance.If you're looking to take the next step in your configuration or change management career within a forward-thinking and innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you.Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.TPBN1_UKTJ