Title: Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives (WOME) Safety, Assurance and Integration – Principal Consultant
Salary: £70,000 to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Location: Bristol or any UK FNC office for the right candidate.
Working pattern: Flexible hybrid – time split between the office, client sites and working from home.
Closing date: 30 June 2026 (early application encouraged).
About the role
As a Principal Consultant you will work closely with the Group Leader and Business Development Leads to expand our presence in the weapons sector. You will contribute to project management, development and delivery of complex, outcome‑focused projects, build strong client relationships, deliver high‑value consultancy solutions and support our position as a trusted defence partner.
What you will be doing
- Develop services and market presence aligned with the company's strategy and investment plans.
- Collaborate with Sales and Business Development teams to support growth within the WOME sector.
- Lead bid activities, directing and coordinating contributions from technical staff across all levels within bid and project teams.
- Enhance the company's reputation at executive level by leveraging your expertise in the WOME domain to promote services, capabilities, and develop both existing and new business streams.
- Produce high‑quality technical documentation, including WOME‑specific safety assurance artefacts.
- Mentor, train, and support the development of junior members within the Weapons, Safety & Assurance team.
What we are looking for
- Recent experience working within the weapons industry and/or the wider UK regulated defence sector, supporting the WOME enterprise.
- Demonstrated ability to engage clients and develop effective bids.
- Robust leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Thorough knowledge of WOME Standards, Policies and Regulations.
- Knowledge of OME certification, qualification, S3, platform integration, test and evaluation.
- Experience applying safety analysis techniques, including HAZID, hazard management, functional hazard assessment, software safety and risk categorisation and classification.
- Experience in risk management and reduction, including ALARP assessments.
- Familiarity with Weapons Technical Assurance/Governance.
- Professional engineering status and membership of a relevant recognised Institute.
Screening
Due to the nature of the work, candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening and must satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with yearly reviews
- 25 days holiday (plus the option to buy 5 days)
- Welcoming work culture and flexible working arrangements
- Enhanced parental benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Targeted professional development
- Life assurance
- Private healthcare membership
- Bonus scheme linked to company performance
- Paid membership fees to a professional institution
- Support in attaining professional membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements
