Principal Consultant

Principal Consultant – Applied and Computational SciencesApply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role.Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, brings together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life‑saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box and provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries.Your roleAs an Applied and Computational Sciences Principal Consultant, you will be at the forefront of solving complex business challenges through scientific methods. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop innovative solutions that drive technological advancement for our clients across various industries.In this role you will play a key role in:Providing expert consultancy to clients using scientific approaches and industry experience to solve their business problemsLeading proposal activities to create compelling, value‑driven offers for our clientsLeading project teams in gathering and analysing client requirements to develop tailored solutionsPreparation of client deliverables including presentations, reports, and documentationFacilitating client meetings and workshops to understand business challenges and opportunitiesMentoring junior team members and contributing to the growth of Capgemini’s computational science capabilitiesYour ProfileHigher education (PhD, Masters, etc.) in Computational Science, Applied Mathematics, Natural Sciences, or a related discipline, complemented by over 15 years of distinguished professional experience.Recognised for providing strategic consultancy at the highest levels, advising executive stakeholders and shaping organisational direction.Established authority across multiple sectors—including life sciences, consumer products, energy, and defense—delivering domain‑specific insights that drive transformation.Proven history of architecting and implementing innovative solutions to address complex, high‑impact business challenges.Widely acknowledged for setting industry direction through visionary thought leadership and influencing best practices across the field.If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply; your unique experience could be just what we need.What you’ll love about working hereImpactful dynamic projects – You’ll be working with industry‑leading staff to solve varied and challenging problems for some of the world’s most successful businessesEmpowering environment – Autonomy and goal setting are among the top scores with 8.4+ ratings in our monthly employee feedback Pulse.Career acceleration programs – From associate to leaders and beyond, get support at every stage with award‑winning programmes such as our leadership development program and Connected Manager.Engineering Horizons – A global conference crafted exclusively for Capgemini Engineering colleagues, where excellence takes centre stage.Three Horizon Roadmap – Capgemini pioneers the dynamic landscape of innovation through its “Three Horizon” framework, covering the entire journey of the innovation cycle.Open access to digital learning platformsActive employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion such as OutFront, CapAbility and Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment we will offer an interview to all candidates who: Declare they have a disability, andMeet the minimum essential criteria for the role.Please opt in during the application process.Need to knowAll roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security Clearance OR DV.Location: Position can be based in London or Abingdon.Travel: Occasional travel required for client visits.You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini, building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment for everyone. xpwpeyx Job DetailsSeniority level – Mid‑Senior levelEmployment type – Full‑timeJob function – ConsultingIndustries – Engineering Services, Business Consulting and Services, IT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Capgemini Engineering by 2×.Get notified about new Principal Consultant jobs in Greater London, England, United Kingdom.