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# Configuration Manager

- **Company:** BAM UK & Ireland
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Building Information Modeling, Configuration Management, Information Model, Systems Integration
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/configuration-manager/bam-uk-ireland-job107905011

## About the Role

* Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
 * Strong understanding of configuration management principles (e.g. ISO 10007).
 * Experience in large infrastructure or rail projects.
 * Knowledge of BIM and digital engineering practices (e.g. ISO 19650).
 * Experience with change control processes and systems integration.
 * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

## Description

The Configuration Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that the track slab system is delivered in accordance with approved designs, standards, and requirements, while maintaining strict control over changes and interfaces. This is a project office-based role based at either London, Euston or Birmingham, Snow Hill.
Making Possible

The Configuration Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining configuration management processes across the project. This ensures that what is designed, approved, and built remains consistent, traceable, and compliant throughout the lifecycle of the asset.

 * Configuration Identification: define and maintain configuration items including track slab design, materials, components. Establish and manage configuration baselines and maintain alignment between design documentation, BIM models, and physical assets.
 * Configuration Control (Change Management): Implement and manage formal change control processes. Assess impacts of changes on cost, schedule, safety, and performance. Ensure all changes are reviewed, approved, and documented prior to implementation.
 * Configuration Status Accounting: Maintain configuration records, registers, and revision histories. Track current design status versus constructed works. Ensure accurate and up-to-date reporting of configuration data.
 * Verification and Audit: Ensure that constructed works match approved designs and specifications. Support audits, inspections, and quality assurance checks. Verify compliance with HS2 standards and contractual requirements.
 * Interface and Integration Management:Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to manage system interfaces. Ensure consistency across multiple work packages and disciplines.
 * Information and Digital Management: Integrate configuration management with BIM and digital engineering processes. Ensure proper control of documentation, models, and asset information. Support the development of the Asset Information Model for handover.
 * Governance and Process Development: Develop and maintain configuration management procedures aligned with HS2 requirements. Support project governance and assurance frameworks.


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