Software Supportability Manager

Certain AdvantagePlymouthreedpublished 10/16/2026
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About the company

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Software Supportability Manager based in the Southwest area. This role is on a permanent basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industries—from Power Generation, Rail and more. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role?

Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn’t for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.

Your tasks

This role is for a Software Supportability Manager—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for:

  • Providing specialised input on Software and Cyber-related topics and contributing to program IPS Element Plans.
  • Defining concepts for software maintenance.
  • Creating software support requirements and ensuring their integration into system design.
  • Supporting the development of Software Support Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), and Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) activities.
  • Assessing software obsolescence and the need for technology refresh.
  • Preparing Software Maintenance Analysis Report, Software Support Analysis Report, and Software Support Case Report

Requirements

The Individual We’re looking for people who can show:

  • Engineering degree or a closely related discipline.
  • Relevant supportability engineering in a highly regulated industry
  • Understanding of the hardware, software, firmware, data and network infrastructure integrated solutions and environment for Defence products.
  • Understanding of systems engineering principles.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary range
  • Training and Development
  • Career progression