Job Title: Principal Engineering Consultant
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Type: Permanent
Flexibility: Full-time role, with flexible working considered in line with business and customer needs.
We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re always happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you. While we can’t guarantee every request, we will always listen and explore options that support both you and the needs of the role.
We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re always happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you. While we can’t guarantee every request, we will always listen and explore options that support both you and the needs of the role.
Location:
- UK location flexible, with attendance at BMT and customer sites determined by assigned work.
- Office, remote and hybrid working may be considered subject to customer, security and delivery requirements.
The post-holder must be able to obtain and maintain the level of UK security clearance required for assigned work. Individual assignments may carry additional nationality, residency or vetting requirements.
About BMT
BMT is dedicated to solving some of the most important engineering challenges of our time. Our people use their technical excellence to deliver practical, meaningful solutions that make a real difference.
BMT is dedicated to solving some of the most important engineering challenges of our time. Our people use their technical excellence to deliver practical, meaningful solutions that make a real difference.
We are committed to building a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable future. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our mission, shaping our culture and supporting our purpose. Learn more about us at www.bmt.org.
Why Work for Us?
Joining BMT means joining a company that invests in you. As an Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) organisation, we’re independent and free from external shareholders — allowing us to reinvest in our people and make decisions that support long‑term success.
You’ll have access to a wide range of benefits that support your health, family life, financial wellbeing, and personal development, including:
- Private Medical Insurance (including family cover)
- Enhanced Pension
- 18 weeks’ enhanced maternity pay (after 1 year’s service)
- Family‑friendly policies
- Inclusive and supportive culture
- Annual Wellbeing Fund for hobbies and personal interests
- 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Holiday trading
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- Professional subscriptions paid
As a Principal Engineering Consultant – Operational Systems, you’ll take a senior technical and consultancy role in delivering complex, mission-critical operational systems across defence and other regulated sectors, including transport, energy and critical national infrastructure. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you’ll lead technically challenging assignments and substantial work packages, translating complex customer and operational needs into coherent, assured and deliverable engineering solutions. You’ll work across the full engineering lifecycle, from development and integration through assurance and in-service evolution, while building trusted relationships with senior customers and providing authoritative technical advice. Alongside delivery, you’ll help shape future work through bids, proposals and solution development, and strengthen our Operational Systems capability by mentoring others, developing methods and reusable assets, supporting recruitment and skills development, and contributing to innovation and professional communities.
You’ll be a recognised senior engineering practitioner with substantial experience in complex operational systems, systems engineering, technical consultancy, integration, assurance or acquisition. Comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams and technically complex programmes of work, you’ll combine specialist expertise with strong systems thinking, commercial awareness and sound engineering judgement, including when information is incomplete or uncertain. You’ll have experience across areas such as requirements, architecture, integration, verification and validation, acceptance, technical assurance and through-life change, and be confident engaging with senior customers to turn operational challenges into credible and deliverable engineering solutions. You’ll also bring a strong focus on developing others and strengthening capability, whether through mentoring, professional communities, improved methods or supporting bids and future opportunities. A relevant engineering, scientific or technical qualification, or equivalent professional experience, is expected, with Chartered Engineer status or an appropriate route towards Chartership preferred.
If you’re ready to use your skills to help tackle meaningful challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join a team that values innovation, inclusion, and long‑term impact.
We only accept applications via our ATS. CVs sent directly to HR or operational teams will not be considered. Any unsolicited candidates will be treated as direct applications, with no fees payable.