Please note, the successful candidate must obtain full Government Security Clearance before starting employment with Ultra Maritime. Candidates may hold an active Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain a full UK Government Security Clearance



Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Flexible Working

At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can.

Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.

Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all – we provide flexible start and finish times, as well as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to 1 day per calendar month which tie in with our Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
This role is to drive the modernisation of Ultra Maritimes UK Configuration Management system ensuring the integrity, transparency, and consistency of development and services aligning with factory 5.0 and digital twinning. By providing scalable, automated, and integrated CM processes, the Manager will enable collaboration, reduce risks, and drive continuous improvement, ensuring the organisation delivers high-quality, innovative solutions aligned to project and organisational goals.

Leadership & Team Management:

Build and lead a high-performing CM team, fostering a collaborative and pragmatic approach to configuration management.

Mentor and develop team members, ensuring alignment with the mission to provide systematic and pragmatic CM of Configurable Items (CIs).

Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team and across the organisation.

CM Processes & Execution:

Develop and implement CM processes that are scalable, resilient, and continuously improving, laying the foundation for automation and innovation.

Establish and maintain processes to manage the full lifecycle of CIs, ensuring consistency, integrity, and alignment with organisational goals.

Collaborate with teams to implement appropriate levels of rigor in CM activities to meet desired customer outcomes for quality, reliability, security, and supportability.

Drive a systematic approach to CM, ensuring alignment with organisational and project objectives.

Change Control & Version Management:

Oversee robust change control processes, ensuring transparency, traceability, and visibility of changes throughout the lifecycle.

Manage version control systems to enable real-time tracking and reporting of CIs across all teams and stakeholders.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

Build cross-functional collaboration between engineering, product, quality, and operations teams to ensure seamless CM processes.

Ensure stakeholders have access to transparent, real-time configuration data to facilitate faster, data-driven decision-making while reducing risks.

Promote effective communication of CM processes and progress across the organisation, fostering trust and alignment.

Tools & Automation:

Evaluate, implement, and optimize CM tools to support automation and innovation, creating a stable foundation for continuous improvement.

Drive automation in CM processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility.

Compliance, Governance & Reporting:

Ensure CM processes align with organisational policies, industry standards, and project requirements.

Track and report CM performance, identifying opportunities for process improvement and ensuring alignment with business goals.

Monitor CM activities to ensure complete lifecycle integrity, providing visibility and risk mitigation across all projects.

Qualifications:

Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and experience within a relevant complex engineering environment and leadership experience.

Degree level or equivalent in a Configuration Management related discipline with CMII or CM2-P qualified preferred.

Proven experience in configuration management, with a focus on lifecycle management, automation, and collaboration; including Def Stan 05-57, ISO10007 or EN9100.

Strong understanding of CM processes, tools, and best practices for ensuring integrity and transparency of CIs across projects.

Expertise in change management, version control, and automated CM tools such as Git, Jenkins, Jira, or similar platforms.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to align CM processes with business objectives.

Demonstrated ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and innovation within CM frameworks.

A strategic mindset with a pragmatic approach to implementing scalable and resilient processes.

SC Clearance required.

Working Conditions:

Hybrid - Office/Home based with working across all UM operational sites on a regular basis. Occasional travel within the UK and overseas.

Benefits on offer:

Optional 9 day fortnight

TOIL

Flexible working hours

1pm finish on a Friday

Annual bonus

Hybrid working for certain job roles.

Casual dress

25 days holiday

Christmas shut down.

Option to buy or sell holiday.

Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.

Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores

4 x annual salary life cover

Pension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee. You can select your employee contribution level from 4% to 70% (providing this sacrifice does not cause your salary to drop below the National Minimum Wage/ National Living Wage).

#MAR

#LI-Hybrid

Relocation Support

Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that’s why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Please note, the successful candidate must obtain full Government Security Clearance before starting employment with Ultra Maritime. Candidates may hold an active Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain a full UK Government Security Clearance

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

Company: Ultra Maritime