Principal Consultant - Applied & Computational Sciences

Capgemini; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services leader is seeking an Applied and Computational Sciences Principal Consultant based in London or Abingdon. This role involves providing expert consultancy and leading teams to solve complex business challenges. Candidates should have a PhD or Master's degree and over 15 years of experience, alongside a proven track record in delivering innovative solutions. Join a dynamic environment that values diversity and promotes career growth through impactful projects.

Benefits

Career acceleration programs

Open access to digital learning platforms

Employee networks promoting diversity

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of distinguished professional experience.
• Recognised for providing strategic consultancy at the highest levels.
• Proven history of architecting and implementing innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert consultancy to clients using scientific approaches.
• Leading proposal activities to create value-driven offers.
• Mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Expert consultancy

Team leadership

Client requirement analysis

Mentoring

Education

PhD or Master's in Computational Science or related discipline

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring 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 as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

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
• 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 our 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 in your career at every stage with award‑winning programs such as our leadership development program, Connected Manager, to accelerate your growth and develop your expertise.
• Engineering Horizons - A global conference crafted exclusively for Capgemini Engineering colleagues, where excellence takes centre stage. Immerse yourself in opportunities to showcase your talents and connect with the brightest minds in engineering across the planet.
• Three Horizon Roadmap - Capgemini pioneers the dynamic landscape of innovation thanks to its 'Three Horizon' framework, covering the entire journey of the innovation cycle and helping clients to unleash their R&D potential.
• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or 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 ClearanceOR Developed Vetting.
• 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 inclusivefuture is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We havebuilt a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.