Principal Consultant

Platform Recruitment Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected technical consultancy based in Bristol is seeking a Principal Consultant for Operational Analysis. This role involves leading modelling and decision support projects in the defence and space sectors. Ideal candidates will have a background in modelling and simulation, and experience managing stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• A background in modelling, simulation, or evidence-based analysis.
• Experience delivering consultancy or client-facing projects in defence, space or public sector.
• The ability to write business cases and analysis documentation.
• Knowledge of UK defence and government decision-making processes.
• Confidence managing stakeholders and leading technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Providing evidence to support procurement decisions and investment cases.
• Coaching and mentoring team members.
• Supporting business development activities, including proposal writing and client engagement.
• Contributing to the vision and strategic development of the Operational Analysis team.

Skills

Modelling

Simulation

Evidence-based analysis

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

Principal Consultant Operational Analysis - Bristol - Competitive Salary + Benefits

Platform Recruitment has partnered with a well-established technical consultancy that supports high-level defence and government programmes. They’re looking for a Principal-level consultant to take ownership of modelling and decision support projects across Defence and Space.

As a Principal Consultant, you will take a lead role in delivering and developing their Operational Analysis capability.

Responsibilities

• Providing evidence to support procurement decisions and investment cases.
• Coaching and mentoring team members.
• Supporting business development activities, including proposal writing and client engagement.
• Contributing to the vision and strategic development of the Operational Analysis team.

Qualifications

• A background in modelling, simulation, or evidence-based analysis.
• Experience delivering consultancy or client-facing projects in defence, space or public sector.
• The ability to write business cases and analysis documentation.
• Knowledge of UK defence and government decision-making processes.
• Confidence managing stakeholders and leading technical teams.

The salary is negotiable depending on previous experience with great company benefits.

If you feel like you have the right skills and experience for this role, then please apply with a copy of your updated CV.