Principal Mission & Complex System Consultant

Bmt Group Ltd; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Bath is seeking a Principal Mission & Complex Systems Consultant. This hybrid role requires a degree in a relevant engineering discipline and offers a competitive salary along with employee benefits including private medical coverage and enhanced pension. You will lead technical discussions and ensure successful project outcomes while working across military domains and projects.

Benefits

Private Medical (family coverage)

Enhanced Pension

18 weeks enhanced maternity pay

Wellbeing Fund

Holiday Trading

Professional Subscriptions

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in relevant engineering field.
• Familiarity with integration, test, evaluation and systems acceptance processes.
• Desirable skills include scripting and conducting trials.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions and apply expertise for project success.
• Support integration and acceptance of new equipment.
• Provide Verification and Validation evidence.

Skills

Demonstrable knowledge of military systems and operations

Strong understanding of security requirements

Experience in acceptance, tests and trials

Ability to mentor junior team members

Education

Degree in Electronic, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Knowledge of CADMID

Working knowledge of DOORS

Job description

Principal Mission & Complex System Consultant (T&V based)

Location: Bath - United Kingdom

Employment type: Full Time

Workplace type: Hybrid

Description

Job Title: Principal Mission & Complex Systems Consultant (T&V Based)

Contract Type: Permanent

Flexibility: This role is available part‑time, job‑share or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full time.

Location: In terms of location, we have offices in Bath/Bristol/Glasgow or Fareham and we are happy to explore flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Please note that travel to customer sites or to attend meetings will be required.

Security Clearance: This role will require Security Clearance, to be eligible you must be a British born sole national and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

About BMT

BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognising their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at www.bmt.org. At BMT, we pride ourselves on being a verified flexible workplace, providing freedom and choice. We understand not everyone has the same needs in order to make work work for them and their lives – we'd love you to discuss any requirements for flexibility with us – we can’t promise to fulfil every request but we do promise to listen to what matters to you. Learn more about our flexible status at Flexa Careers.

Why Work for Us?

Joining BMT means gaining access to a comprehensive set of employee benefits designed to empower your success. In addition to a competitive salary, our offerings encompass health, family, finance, and personal development, including:

• Private Medical (family coverage)
• Enhanced Pension
• 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after a qualifying period of 1 year)
• Family friendly policies
• Committed to an inclusive culture
• Wellbeing Fund – an annual fund for personal hobbies or interests
• Holiday Trading
• Professional Subscriptions

About The Role

The Trials and Validation (T&V) Capability plays a critical role in delivering independent technical evaluation and reporting services across a wide range of projects. This includes data collection, analysis, and performance measurement of in‑service or new equipment/system fits. Activities span from supporting integration and acceptance of new equipment to providing Verification and Validation evidence against requirement sets. As a T&V Consultant, you will contribute to specialist deliverables, lead technical discussions, and apply your expertise to ensure outcomes align with best practice. Working across military domains—such as Submarine, Weapon Engineering, DOORs, Army Trials, and Systems Engineering—you’ll also have opportunities to engage in civilian projects. The role demands strong technical scrutiny, requirements development, and the ability to mentor junior team members, while considering commercial aspects and supporting bids. This is a dynamic position for professionals who thrive on influencing technical outcomes and driving projects to successful completion.

About You

You will hold a minimum of a degree in Electronic, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or an equivalent qualification), with alternatives such as HND/HNC supported by relevant experience. You’ll bring demonstrable knowledge of military systems and operations, along with a strong understanding of security requirements. A solid grasp of integration, test, evaluation and systems acceptance processes is essential, as is experience in acceptance, tests and trials—or at least the ability to confidently advise on correct procedures and policies used within MOD and industry. Ideally, you will also have familiarity with CADMID, the V‑Model and defence lines of development, as well as experience in military operations, safety and training considerations, and working knowledge of DOORS. Additional desirable skills include scripting and conducting trials, or attendance at factory or deployed trials.

What's Next?

If you are ready to contribute your skills and passion to a dynamic team addressing impactful challenges, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity with BMT. Join us in shaping a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future.

A message to recruitment agencies: We receive applications exclusively via our ATS. Please note that we do not accept CVs submitted via email to the HR department or staff within our Operational teams. We will not progress CVs shared on a speculative basis by email and you accept our right to pursue such candidates with no obligation to third‑party terms and conditions or liability to a fee.