Principal Operational Research Consultant

Electus Recruitment ,
Bristol, Bristol

Overview

As a member of our clients Business Modelling and Analytics Team you will help clients to understand the key drivers of cost and benefit in their organisation. You will quantify the potential impact of major investments or business change, enabling senior managers within our clients to both optimise the solution before it is implemented and take decisions based on the best available evidence. You will work alongside colleagues with a wide range of expertise, from strategy and change management to systems engineering and portfolio, programme and project management. The diversity of opportunities available is matched by the scope and complexity of the projects we're tasked with. We thrive on solving problems and our aim on every project is to come up with exactly the right solution, not a one-size-fits-all approach. As part of your role you will be responsible for: Scoping, leading and contributing to a wide range of analytical studies; Modelling of complex scenarios covering current and future investment options; Application of a wide range of tools and techniques, including spreadsheet modelling, simulation, multi-criteria decision analysis and qualitative/soft analysis methods; Determination of cost effectiveness, or cost-benefit analysis, in support of business cases for acquisition and support; Interfacing with customers to help define and clarify requirements; Generation of reports and presentation of findings to stakeholders. You will have the following experience Strong analytical, systems thinking and problem-solving skills; able to structure information, see and understand the 'big picture' and think about many things at once, as well as keeping track of the detail; The ability to define and execute a 'Concept of Analysis' (approach / plan) that meets customer needs, drawing on your awareness and practical experience of a range of Operational Research techniques; Experience in delivering presentations and leading workshops, pitching information at the right level of detail; A track record of effective liaison with clients and stakeholders; The ability to deliver clear and concise reports and presentations; The ability to lead small teams and work as part of a team in a working environment where there can be frequent change, uncertainty and ambiguity. Title: Principal Operational Research Consultant Pay Rate and Bens: Attractive Location: Bristol Key Skills: Operational Analysis, Qualitive, Quantitive, Historical Analysis, Business Case, Business Analysis, Strategy, Change Management, Business Transformation, Business Modelling, project management, Programme management, Defence, Aerospace, military, Consultancy. If you are a good match, then please apply with a CV to learn more about this truly fantastic opportunity to work for a market leader who has an enviable reputation. Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet these criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. This is a permanent role Electus Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.