Managing Consultant - Cost

Job Description

Managing Consultant - Cost

BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognising their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at www.bmt.org.

At BMT, we pride ourselves on being a verified flexible workplace, providing freedom and choice. We understand not everyone has the same needs in order to make work work for them and their lives - we'd love you to discuss any requirements for flexibility with us - we can't promise to fulfil every request but we do promise to listen to what matters to you. Learn more about our flexible status at Flexa Careers

Why Work for Us?

Joining BMT means gaining access to a comprehensive set of employee benefits designed to empower your success. In addition to a competitive salary, our offerings encompass health, family, finance, and personal development, including:

· Private Medical (family coverage)

· Enhanced Pension

· 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after a qualifying period of 1 year)

· Family friendly policies

· Committed to an inclusive culture

· Wellbeing Fund – an annual fund for personal hobbies or interests

· 26 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)

· Holiday Trading

· Retail Vouchers

· Professional Subscriptions

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Cost Estimating and Forecasting Consultant to join our Management Consultancy Capability team at BMT. You will provide essential cost analysis and consulting services to support projects within the UK Defence and Security sectors, including Government departments. Your role will be crucial in ensuring cost-effective decision-making and the overall success of these projects.

As a Managing Consultant - Cost at BMT, you will:

• Apply advanced estimating techniques for complex procurement initiatives
• Support investment appraisals and conduct trade studies
• Perform cost-benefit analysis and assist in budget setting

While your main focus will be on cost consultancy, you may be expected to support other project management roles when needed. Our offices are in Bath and Bristol, and we offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Travel to customer sites across the UK will be required.

About you

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Have practical experience in cost estimating, using advanced techniques to ensure accurate financial assessments
• Be adept at using MS Excel for cost modelling and open to exploring other applications and AI tools
• Have experience working in client teams, influencing strategic decision-makers, and delivering practical solutions
• Possess strong soft skills important in Management Consultancy
• Be capable of presenting complex information clearly to stakeholders
• Be adaptable and skilled in various project management roles, ready to either lead or be part of a team
• Be prepared to support bid or other internal activities to foster business growth

Ideally, you are a member or are seeking membership, of an appropriate professional body and are committed to further professional development.

Please note, to be considered for this role you must be eligible to hold UK Security Clearance at SC level, be a sole UK national and will be subject to security checks.

What's Next?

If you believe you have the skills and experience, we’re looking for, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become a valuable member of our Management Consultant Team and take the next step in your career.

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