Description
Job Title: Managing Consultant
Contract Type: Permanent
Flexibility: At BMT, we believe people do their best work when they have the freedom to balance their professional and personal lives. 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: In terms of location, we have offices in London & Bath, 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.
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.
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
About The Role
As a Managing Consultant within BMT’s Management Consultancy capability, you will lead and manage client projects from start to finish, ensuring high‑quality technical delivery, strong client relationships and effective budget control. You will work across a range of projects, applying consultancy and domain expertise to deliver practical, value‑based solutions that meet agreed objectives.
The role involves guiding project teams, assuring technical outputs and managing resources to achieve successful outcomes within agreed timescales. You will play a key part in shaping and improving consultancy approaches by developing methodologies, analysis, tools and frameworks that support informed client decision‑making.
You will also support business growth by identifying viable opportunities and working with the appropriate internal teams to develop them further. Alongside client delivery, you will be involved in internal initiatives such as bids, capability development and professional affiliations. A strong focus on ethics, governance and risk management underpins all aspects of the role, in line with BMT’s values and the MCA framework.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Leading or managing technical excellence across management consultancy capabilities
- Managing project delivery to meet quality, budget and performance expectations
- Building and maintaining effective client and stakeholder relationships
- Supporting change initiatives and encouraging momentum across teams
- Working across regions and functions with confidence and adaptability
About You
You will bring a solid background in consultancy, with experience of delivering projects on time and within budget, and of assuring project outcomes and deliverables. You work confidently at an independent level across consultancy skills and have advanced capability in relevant technical areas, supported by strong behavioural competencies.
You will hold a bachelor’s degree or Level 5 qualification in a relevant field, or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience and expertise, and be a member of an appropriate professional body. At least two years’ consulting experience within relevant markets or domains is essential. You will also need to hold, or be eligible to obtain, the required security clearance.
You communicate clearly, work well with diverse project teams and build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues. A good level of commercial awareness, including understanding of KPIs and financial information, will support your success in this role. A master’s degree, chartered status or experience in financial analysis would be welcomed but is not essential
What's Next?
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.
