Mission & Complex Engineer​/Consultant – Sonar

Mission & Complex Engineer/Consultant – Sonar

Contract Type:
Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Travel to customer sites required.

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British born sole national, reside in the UK for the past 5 years.

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Department: Technical Capability

Location: UK - Bath

Description

Job Title: Senior Sonar Specialist

Contract Type: Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Travel to customer sites required.

About The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Sonar Specialist who will play a pivotal role in supporting BMT’s planning and operations. You’ll demonstrate and actively maintain deep expertise in sonar, applying your knowledge to meet client needs and provide detailed, specific advice. You’ll collaborate with other specialists where appropriate, recognising the boundaries of your own expertise to ensure the advice given is comprehensive and tailored to the client and their organisation.

Responsibilities

• Define, document and deliver small projects or sub-projects either independently or as part of a small team.
• Involve in all phases of delivery, working closely with the Project Manager to agree the approach, identify and manage risks, support the development of practical project plans, monitor progress against schedules, and manage stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Physics, Electronic/Electrical Engineering) or equivalent experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional body and working towards chartered status.
• Experience leading Sonar Operator/Sensor Employment tasks and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Proven competence in sonar design and operation, measurement and analysis, or modelling.
• Familiarity with working at MOD Abbey Wood or MOD Corsham.

Benefits

• 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

What's Next? If you are ready to contribute your skills and passion to a dynamic team addressing impactful challenges, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity with BMT. Join us in shaping a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future.

Recruitment agencies:
Applications are accepted exclusively via our ATS. We do not accept CVs submitted via email to HR or operational teams.