Range Control Manager

Job Title:     Range Control Manager  
Location:     Eskmeals
Package:     Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits Package
Role Type:   Full-time / Permanent
Role ID:       SF17430

Be part of the QinetiQ journey. Join us as a Range Control Manager at our Eskmeals Range where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and many of the industry’s most brilliant minds.

The Role
As a Range Control Manager, you will have a role that is out of the ordinary, closely monitoring and assessing key defence trails which support our Test and Evaluation (T&E) capability across air, land and sea Weapon Danger Areas. Your role will focus on safe and effective range operation across both dynamic and static trials. You will take a holistic approach to problem solving, working with site Team Leaders and others to ensure effective and safe delivery across multiple range activities

 Day-to-day, you will:

• Monitor a range of camera and Marine Radar Surveillance systems within our control room, for all aspects of trials work for trials and proof activities
• Advise stakeholders to ensure the safe utilisation of Weapon Danger Areas (WDA) for live firing and trials
• Support all aspects of range safety during dynamic and static trials in accordance with By-Laws and local regulations
• Make safety critical decisions and spot checks for all aspects of trials work at the site
• Review Range Standing Orders and Range Hazard Log’s with the Range Safety Officer
• Provide essential planning and management for trials including; emergency and evacuation planning, weather and noise forecasting and acoustic monitoring and delivering key performance indicators to site stakeholders

 This role is a full-time position based at our Eskmeals site 5 days a week.

 Essential experience of the Range Control Manager:

• Demonstrable stakeholder engagement experience
• Previous experience of supervision, leadership or management 
• A proven ability to use and learn relevant IT and Software Systems. Training and mentorship will be provided for a range of systems specific to the controls room on site (such as our Marine Surveillance Radar System)

Highly desirable criteria would include:

• Previous experience operating within the military, weapons’ systems or trials environments 
• Proven experience in a role that demonstrates an awareness of safety or relevant technical training such as NEBOSH, IOSH or trials safety
• An excellent understanding of Range Operations and Ordinance, Munitions and explosives (OME) and their governing regulations

Qualifications for the Range Control Manager:
We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Please note that all applicants must hold, or be able to achieve Security Clearance as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

 Our Benefits

• Adaptive and flexible working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee discount portal
• Holiday Trading
• Support for the Armed Forces community
• Payroll Giving and Volunteering

Our volunteering programme enables our people to use their professional skills to make a positive difference in our local communities, for example STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ambassador days in schools. We support a number of charities that are important to our people, including those which help the defence community.

Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

About QinetiQ
As a company of thousands of dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.

Security
Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Application Guidance
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please contact your regional recruiting team in strictest confidence. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.