Managing Consultant - Software Engineering

Consultancy.uk; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave, with optional purchase

Generous company pension scheme

Annual performance-based bonus

Tax-efficient benefits

Job summary

Consultancy.uk is looking for a Managing Consultant in Bristol to deliver complex architectural solutions while driving business development in the Defence & Security sector.

The ideal candidate will lead teams, manage client relationships, and support strategic business growth. This role offers hybrid working with a minimum of two days in the office and comes with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading architecture and development teams.
• Strong understanding of the defence sector with finance-related knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to shape and communicate architectural strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead management team to launch new service propositions.
• Oversee business development initiatives and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Act as advisor for FTSE 100 clients.

Skills

Leadership in architecture and development

Business development

Relationship management with stakeholders

Architectural strategy communication

Knowledge of UML and ArchiMate

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Salesforce

Microservices

Job description

Managing Consultant – Bristol, United Kingdom

PA Consulting invites applications for a Managing Consultant role in our Bristol office. The role focuses on delivery of complex architectural solutions, business development and client relationship management within the Defence & Security sector.

What You Can Expect

• Lead the management team to shape and launch new service propositions while driving strategic business growth.
• Oversee business development initiatives by building trusted client relationships and delivering high‑impact solutions.
• Act as a respected advisor for FTSE 100 clients, guiding them through complex challenges.
• Coach and support your team’s growth through knowledge‑sharing and development opportunities.
• Work in a values‑driven environment that prioritises inclusion and excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading architecture and development teams, delivering end‑to‑end solutions for complex client challenges.
• Strong understanding of the defence sector, with experience across areas such as banking, insurance, payments or wealth management.
• Demonstrated ability to shape and communicate architectural strategies across multiple domains.
• Skilled at building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, translating technical insight into business value.
• Track record of contributing to business development, including pre‑sales, proposal development and client engagement.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks and modelling tools such as UML, ArchiMate, and awareness of emerging trends and technologies.
• Established network of senior stakeholders within your specialist sector, with proven ability to nurture and expand relationships that support long‑term client partnerships.

Essential Requirements

• Experience leading architecture and development teams.
• Defence sector knowledge across finance‑related domains.
• Strong architectural strategy communication.
• Relationship building with senior stakeholders.
• Business development experience.
• Knowledge of UML and ArchiMate.
• Sector network and partnership development.

Tech Stack

• Cloud & Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM, Oracle, Salesforce
• Architecture & Delivery: Microservices, packaged solutions, cloud/on‑premise models, agile delivery, digital transformation
• Tools & Frameworks: IoT, cloud‑native architectures, UML, ArchiMate

Benefits

• Health and lifestyle perks with private healthcare for you and your family.
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the option to purchase 5 additional days.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to engage in community and charity‑based initiatives.
• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• PA share ownership.
• Tax‑efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn).

Hybrid Working

The role requires a minimum of two days per week in the office or on client site, with flexibility to spend up to five days on client site depending on assignment.

Accommodations

If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions without reference to disability, race, ethnicity, gender identity, or any other personal characteristic. We welcome applications from under‑represented groups.