Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager – Maritime & Naval Systems

Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager – Maritime & Naval Systems
UK-Based (with hybrid working and client-site engagements)

A bit about us

At Allan Webb Ltd, we are a leading engineering consultancy with over 60 years of experience delivering asset optimisation services to clients across the defence, government, energy, pharmaceutical, and aerospace sectors, both in the UK and internationally.

We’re committed to conducting all our activities ethically, with a strong focus on human rights, sustainability, and social responsibility. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy reflects this commitment, ensuring we operate in a way that positively impacts both society and the environment.

We truly champion agile working, believing that flexibility and wellbeing empower our people to perform at their best. What’s more, we’re proud supporters of the Armed Forces community, and we foster an inclusive, innovative workplace where individuals and teams can thrive.

We are now looking for two ILS Managers to join us on a full-time, permanent basis within highly specialised roles.

What we can offer you

Salary of up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Annual bonus scheme
  
• Agile/remote working arrangements
  
• Regular training and personal development reviews
  
• Investment in professional qualifications and training
  
• Mentoring and coaching programmes
  
• Inclusive and supportive work environment
  
• Active ED&I networks and initiatives
  
• Electric car scheme
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
• Access to Perkbox (providing over 9,000 perks and benefits)
  
• EAP - a confidential 24/7 service
  
• Employee Referral Bonus [£1,000 following probation]
  
• 33 days’ annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays)
  
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
  
• Payment for Professional Membership
  
• Structured career development and professional accreditation support
  
• Access to high-profile defence and engineering projects
  
• Inclusive, team-oriented culture with a focus on technical excellence
  
  This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced systems engineering professional with a background in maritime or naval systems to join our forward-thinking and values-driven organisation.
  
  You’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where honesty, integrity, and teamwork aren’t just values – they’re lived every day. With access to high-profile defence projects, flexible working, and robust development support, your growth and wellbeing are prioritised as much as your expertise.
  
  On top of this, we’re focused on effective communication to foster transparency and efficiency across our project portfolio, as well as the pursuit of excellence in everything we do to advance, not only your skills, but our organisational capabilities.
  
  For you, this means no closed-door policies and an open forum for debate and discussion, in addition to a drive for development and skills enhancement to keep you, and us, at the forefront of our industry.
  
  If this is a culture and environment that speaks to you and where you feel you could thrive, we’d love to hear from you, so read on and find out more.
  
  What the role involves
  
  As an ILS Manager, you will lead the delivery of ILS work packages on high-impact defence and marine engineering programmes.
  
  Ensuring we meet MOD standards, you will take ownership of supportability analysis activities, including FMECA, LORA, LCC, task analysis, and maintenance planning, while developing Supportability Cases and Integrated Product Support strategies.
  
  Acting as a key interface between project teams, MOD clients, and prime contractors, you’ll ensure deliverables meet operational needs and comply with relevant defence and international standards such as DEF STAN 00-600, JSPs, and STANAG 4427.
  
  Additionally, you will:
  
  
• Gather technical data for alignment with user needs and system requirements
  
• Provide technical consultancy and mentorship to junior engineers
  
• Contribute to internal capability development and knowledge sharing
  
• Conduct obsolescence risk assessments and support engineering change impact analysis
  
  Who we’re looking for
  
  To join us as an ILS Manager, you will need:
  
  
• Significant experience in ILS, Supportability Engineering, or related systems engineering roles
  
• A background in maritime platforms, weapons systems, or complex marine engineering (defence or commercial)
  
• Demonstrable experience producing structured logistics deliverables and reports in accordance with industry standards
  
• Strong knowledge of ILS methodologies and UK MOD engineering/support frameworks
  
  Please note, you will require the right to work in the UK and be eligible to hold SC level security clearance.
  
  We are also looking for an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager – Tactical Communications & CIS Systems.
  
  Other organisations may call this role Logistics Support Manager, Defence Logistics Manager, ILS Engineering Manager, Maritime Logistics Manager, Naval Systems Logistics Manager, or ILS Project Manager.
  
  Webrecruit and Allan Webb Ltd are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
  
  So, if you’re ready to step into an exceptional role as an ILS Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency