BMT Group Ltd (previously British Maritime Technology), established in 1985, is an international multidisciplinary engineering, science and technology consultancy offering services particularly in the defence, security, critical infrastructure, commercial shipping, and environment sectors. The company's heritage dates to World War II.[1] BMT's head office is at the Zig Zag Building, 70 Victoria Street Westminster, London, United Kingdom.
BMT specialises in maritime engineering design, design support, risk and contract management and provides services focused by geography, technology and/or market sector. It employs around 1,300 professionals operating from 27 offices across four continents, with primary bases in Australia, Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific.[2]
In August 2017, Sarah Kenny OBE was appointed as Chief Executive.[3] A marine environmental scientist by background, Sarah has worked in maritime science and technology businesses throughout her career.
Sarah recently completed her tenure as Chair of Chair of Maritime UK.[4] to which role she was appointed in 2021. She is also a board member of Maritime London, a Trustee Director of the National Oceanography Centre, a member of the UK Defence Innovation Advisory Panel, and of the National Shipbuilding Office SEG group.
Sarah is also an Honorary Captain of the Royal Navy, an Honorary member of the Royal Corps of Naval Constructors, and a Younger Brother of Trinity House. She was awarded an OBE in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours list, for services to the Maritime Industry and Diversity.
BMT’s annual turnover for the year 2023 was approx. £184.7m.[5]