We design, we guide, we protect, we sustain, we train, we transform – Come and join BMT.
Category: Success Stories
Publish date: 03/04/2024
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, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognising their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose.
With around 1,300+ professionals located globally, we draw upon a wide range of experience and expertise to provide high-quality, high-value products and services.
A strong heritage - Formed in 1985 from the merger of the UK's British Ship Research Association and National Maritime Institute, our heritage includes the water tanks where the famous 'bouncing bomb' was developed during WWII. Our commitment to investing in people and high-quality research has enabled the modern BMT to continue the pioneering maritime spirit: from designing the world's most advanced aircraft carrier to creating new measuring and monitoring systems for the offshore oil and gas industry.
We’ve also played a key role in commercial shipping in landmark events, including the investigation into the 1987 sinking of the RoRo ferry, Herald of Free Enterprise. We’ve helped to test and improve the design of some of the world's tallest buildings and fastest racing cars on land, and were also part of the European Space Agency development team.
Interesting work – We want to be a trusted partner to our customers - the people they know they can rely on to help with their most complex and challenging problems. As we grow, we want to take on bigger projects that have greater impact in the world, really making a difference while giving our people the opportunity to grow too.
Whether we’re developing virtual reality for vessel crew training, monitoring the health of species using eDNA, flood modelling in the cloud, using computing power and algorithms to make ports more secure, or adopting Artificial Intelligence and machine learning to bring the lessons of nature to our aircraft carrier designs; we want to turn our customer’s complex projects into clear thinking and ground-breaking solutions.
Which is why we recruit the best of the best to help us deliver.
Job opportunities with us
Below are some examples, but you can find more on our website: www.bmt.org
Submarine Safety Engineering Consultant + N595272
As a Submarine Safety Engineering Consultant, you’ll be providing technical safety support and subject matter advice to a wide number of current and future submarine and underwater system related projects; directly supporting the UK submarine community. Your knowledge and experience of submarine operations, and equipment (including maintenance and repair processes and procedures) will allow you to support the delivery of safety projects to schedule, quality and budget, all while meeting the requirements of our clients, UK legislation and associated regulations, standards, and policies.
Design Engineer - Structure (Yachts) + N595273
The Ship Design capability within BMT provides Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering design consultancy across a broad portfolio of services for advanced and specialised vessels, from initial concept through to detailed design and production. With an established background in yachts, commercial and naval vessels, as well as significant experience across all hull form types, propulsion systems and structural materials, the company utilises state of the art technology to provide innovative design solutions and consultancy services tailored to the individual requirements of owners, operators, and shipyards worldwide. We work at the forefront of technology, working towards the transition to net zero carbon technology.
Maritime Autonomous Systems Associate Consultant + N595265
Rapid advances in autonomy and robotics technology are reshaping the maritime sector, and BMT is at the forefront of this transformation. As a trusted Maritime Technology and Engineering Consultancy, we’re leading the way in implementing Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS) to enhance productivity, safety, crew efficiency, and sustainability.
Senior or Principal Flood Risk and Hydrology Consultant + N595276
This is a key role in the Flood Risk team, within the wider Environmental Services Capability at BMT UK. As part of our growth plans, we’re looking for a Senior or Principal Flood Risk and Hydrology Consultant to lead our work supporting the flood and coastal risk sector. On joining us you’ll play a key role in delivering flood risk studies and enhancing our capabilities in relation to hydrology.
Software Capability Team Leader + N595270
The Software Capability Team Lead acts as the professional lead for the software sub-capability area within the Information and Data Systems group. The role is responsible for professionally and efficiently leading the technical capabilities within the Software Capability Team, to meet the current and future needs of its customers. This includes the day-to-day management and strategic development of capability, effective utilisation of resource, and the overall management of technical delivery from within the team. The role will be responsible for leading bids to build a sustainable pipeline for the software capability.
The Software Capability Manager will be an experienced Software developer able to guide and mentor senior software developers. You’ll also provide top level line management of your team members. This is a full-time role based in either our Bath or Bristol offices. Travel to our main customers in and around Bristol will be required, although it is possible some travel wider in the UK may be needed.
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
- Flexible working
- Wellbeing fund – an annual fund for personal hobbies or interests
- 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Holiday trading
- Retail vouchers
- Professional subscriptions
- We pride ourselves on being a verified flexible workplace, providing freedom and choice. Learn more about our flexible status at BMT | Flexible Employers | Flexa Careers
- Hear from one of our colleagues
Success Story
Tim Neild CBE is a
decorated former Royal Navy Warfare Officer who served from 1991 – 2023,
specialising in operations and capability development. Commanding warships in every rank and holding Programme Leadership positions in Navy Command Headquarters, he culminated his service in 2023 as a Commodore in Command of the Surface Fleet.
Today, he’s
Head of Defence Business Development EMEIA and an integral part of BMT's Future Business Team, responsible for growing the long-term business portfolio in the Defence market across Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa.
You can read his story below:
"As the sun set on nearly 33 Years in the Royal Navy, having made my decision to leave for pastures new, I spent some considerable time defining what I wanted from my second career and in which sector of the market I wanted to work. Advice confirmed that the Defence sector would deliver the best return on a career's worth of insight and experience, and so I set about igniting my network to horizon scan and secure an opportunity. Having boiled down my requirements for employment to a simple mantra; Purpose, People and Package (in that order), I began the transition from Flotilla Commander to Business Executive.
"I had always admired BMT, having been exposed to the company and their ways of working during my Naval Career. Renowned for their trusted, independent position in the marketplace, the company's values (based around the acronym CRIPT – Collaboration – Respect – Innovation – Passion – Trust) really resonated with me in the same way that the Navy's core values (C2DRIL) had done for many years.
"Equally, as an employee benefit trust, the company's purpose is abundantly clear; to be a trusted independent global business built upon broad maritime domain expertise, with an ability to solve the most complex technical challenges, driven by extraordinary people. In essence, supporting clients to realise their ambitions. With the Purpose nailed and a vacancy in their Defence & Security Business open, I duly applied. The application process was thorough, and after 3 interviews, a presentation to a panel and a personality profiling test to check I was a strategic fit for the business, I was offered the role.
"Throughout the process, I met different people from within the company, which gave me a glimpse of those I would work with – all of whom were devoutly professional but with a sense of fun – right up my street. The package recognised my experience and provided a number of excellent benefits for me and my family. I gladly accepted the role and in doing so, dispelled that frisson of anxiety that comes with Career Transition as you step out of your comfort zone to seek employment beyond the military.
"Nine months down the road and I’m loving it! I feel completely valued by BMT who have wasted no time investing in my future through their Senior Leadership Programme. My line manager is the best Divisional Officer I have had in my working career, and the day job is incredibly interesting and diverse in such a way that I still feel like I’m contributing to a National Endeavor through my day-to-day engagements.
"Best of all though, I’m working in an environment that gives me a work/life balance that is second to none, realising opportunity with my family that hitherto I have not experienced. Every day is a learning day too - particularly for a Warfare Officer in an Engineering Risk Consultancy. But the beauty of an employee benefit trust is that collaboration and teamwork sit at the heart of everything we do – so I’m not short of a shipmate to call on when needed.
"All in all, I’ve realised a great transition into industry thanks to BMT's approach to onboarding and service transition. They’ve boosted my confidence, emboldened my professional skillset and given me the freedom to be more mindful of my 'self' whilst spending more time with my family. Today, I’m only looking forward, without 'missing' my previous life.
"All reflections in the rear-view mirror are brief and focus on the outstanding achievements of my past. At work, I feel valued by BMT, who are actively investing in my personal and professional development - and what’s more, I love being called by my god given name – plus, who knew that wearing your own clothes to work could be so liberating!
"If you’re looking for an opportunity beyond the military in which employee empowerment and workplace culture are at the top of your agenda, I would wholeheartedly recommend BMT to any prospective employee."
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