Mission Engineering Lead — Operational Analysis

KBR, Inc; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + buy additional 5

Company pension

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Frazer-Nash Consultancy is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead Mission Engineering and Operational Analysis work in a hybrid UK role (Bristol or Portsmouth). You will guide delivery on projects, interact with clients and military experts, and shape analytical approaches to improve operational outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with systems engineering, modelling, and human factors specialists, with a focus on evidence-based recommendations and leadership of project teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading the technical delivery of analytical, operational, engineering or experimentation activities in Defence, National Security or similarly complex domains.
• Direct experience working with customers and military subject matter experts to understand operational challenges and develop scenarios.
• Experience designing analytical methods, technical solutions, delivery plans and assurance activities to meet customer decision-making needs.
• Experience in one or more technical skillsets listed on the application form.
• Degree in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Mission Engineering projects and mentor others to expand capability.
• Develop new business opportunities and engage with customers and subject matter experts.
• Collaborate with senior technical leaders and engineers to apply analytical approaches to operational problems.
• Manage day-to-day delivery activities and act as trusted lead for Mission Engineering tasks.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Defence domain experience

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Modelling & simulation

Analytical methods design

Job description

Frazer-Nash Consultancy is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead Mission Engineering and Operational Analysis work in a hybrid UK role (Bristol or Portsmouth). You will guide delivery on projects, interact with clients and military experts, and shape analytical approaches to improve operational outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with systems engineering, modelling, and human factors specialists, with a focus on evidence-based recommendations and leadership of project teams.