Principal Consultant - Applied and Computational Sciences

Capgemini Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic projects

Empowering environment

Career acceleration programs

Open access to digital learning platforms

Active employee networks promoting diversity

Job summary

A leading global engineering services firm in Greater London is looking for a Principal Consultant in Applied and Computational Sciences. In this role, you will provide expert consultancy and lead project teams to develop tailored solutions for various industries. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or Master's in a relevant field and over 15 years of experience. This position offers a chance to work on impactful projects and contribute to the growth of a diverse and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of distinguished professional experience.
• Recognised for advising executive stakeholders.
• Proven history of architecting innovative solutions.
• Established authority across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultancy using scientific approaches.
• Lead project teams to develop tailored client solutions.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and documentation.
• Facilitate client meetings to understand challenges.

Skills

Strategic consultancy

Leadership

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Industry insights

Education

PhD or Master's in Computational Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field

Job description

Principal Consultant – Applied and Computational Sciences

Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, brings together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life‑saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box and provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries.

Your role

As an Applied and Computational Sciences Principal Consultant, you will be at the forefront of solving complex business challenges through scientific methods. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop innovative solutions that drive technological advancement for our clients across various industries.

In this role you will play a key role in:

• Providing expert consultancy to clients using scientific approaches and industry experience to solve their business problems
• Leading proposal activities to create compelling, value‑driven offers for our clients
• Leading project teams in gathering and analysing client requirements to develop tailored solutions
• Preparation of client deliverables including presentations, reports, and documentation
• Facilitating client meetings and workshops to understand business challenges and opportunities
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to the growth of Capgemini’s computational science capabilities

Your Profile

• Higher education (PhD, Masters, etc.) in Computational Science, Applied Mathematics, Natural Sciences, or a related discipline, complemented by over 15 years of distinguished professional experience.
• Recognised for providing strategic consultancy at the highest levels, advising executive stakeholders and shaping organisational direction.
• Established authority across multiple sectors—including life sciences, consumer products, energy, and defense—delivering domain‑specific insights that drive transformation.
• Proven history of architecting and implementing innovative solutions to address complex, high‑impact business challenges.
• Widely acknowledged for setting industry direction through visionary thought leadership and influencing best practices across the field.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply; your unique experience could be just what we need.

What you’ll love about working here

• Impactful dynamic projects – You’ll be working with industry‑leading staff to solve varied and challenging problems for some of the world’s most successful businesses
• Empowering environment – Autonomy and goal setting are among the top scores with 8.4+ ratings in our monthly employee feedback Pulse.
• Career acceleration programs – From associate to leaders and beyond, get support at every stage with award‑winning programmes such as our leadership development program and Connected Manager.
• Engineering Horizons – A global conference crafted exclusively for Capgemini Engineering colleagues, where excellence takes centre stage.
• Three Horizon Roadmap – Capgemini pioneers the dynamic landscape of innovation through its “Three Horizon” framework, covering the entire journey of the innovation cycle.
• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion such as OutFront, CapAbility and Women@Capgemini

Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment we will offer an interview to all candidates who:

• Declare they have a disability, and
• Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
• Please opt in during the application process.

Need to know

• All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security Clearance OR DV.
• Location: Position can be based in London or Abingdon.
• Travel: Occasional travel required for client visits.
• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini, building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment for everyone.

Job Details

• Seniority level – Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type – Full‑time
• Job function – Consulting
• Industries – Engineering Services, Business Consulting and Services, IT Services and IT Consulting

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