Principal or Senior Consultant - Business Case & Economics

Main responsibilities of the job

Do you have a passionate interest in applying economic thinking and analysis to transport, strong communication skills and a problem‑solving mindset? Do you enjoy working with teams across different sectors to plan and deliver successful transport strategies and advice that will have a positive impact?

As part of our Project Delivery, Transport Economics and Business Case team, you will be joining a team providing advice to a wide range of clients across transport modes and related challenges around economic performance, housing delivery, net‑zero and place. You will be involved in developing and applying economic techniques and analysis, including business case analysis in line with the Department’s Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) and a broader understanding of economic impacts guidance. You will lead the development of business cases and related advice, and report this to senior clients or officials.

At Steer we support our clients by delivering specialist consultancy services across transport, cities and infrastructure. We seek an enthusiastic, talented individual who wants to learn and develop their career. Our advisory covers all modes including urban transit, active modes, rail, bus strategy and bus franchising, demand management and roads, and works with local, combined and regional authorities, government and government agencies.

We recognise that your career will be unique to you. Our support—through project teams, formal classroom or online training, and mentoring and coaching—will enable you to be your best and to find day‑to‑day fulfillment while advancing long‑term career goals.

Responsibilities

• Client and stakeholder liaison to understand project requirements
• Provision of high‑quality advice to clients
• Lead work streams within projects with supervision, ensuring consistent best‑practice techniques
• Prepare and present reports, proposals and presentations
• Manage project budgets exercising effective financial and budgetary control
• Specify, interpret and review economic analysis outputs and convey findings to technical and non‑technical audiences
• Contribute to the production and delivery of proposals related to our market area
• Assist in general business development initiatives
• Participate in training to develop both technical and consultancy skills

Qualifications & Requirements

• Comfortable working in creative multi‑disciplinary teams and providing positive contributions
• Strong track record in transport economics and business case development
• Take responsibility for key tasks and work streams, managing multiple deadlines in parallel
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven project management/delivery experience in a transport environment

Benefits

• Private medical insurance and health screening
• Life assurance and group income protection
• Company pension scheme
• EAP and mental health first aiders
• 25 days annual leave with option to buy and sell days
• Season Ticket Loan/ Cycle to Work
• Group Share Incentive Plan
• Up to 5 days for volunteering activities
• Free Mortgage Advice Service
• Discretionary bonus scheme based on annual compensation (dependent on individual and company performance)
• Learning and Development plan

Compensation

Steer is committed to ensuring all employees are compensated a fair, livable wage. All initial compensation, regardless of location, may be subject to change based on skills, abilities, internal equity and geographic location. In addition to base salary, all employees will be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus. Please review the benefits section for more information on total reward. Steer reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional compensation.

Work Environment

All Steer employees seeking a full‑time opportunity are encouraged to spend 60% of their time either in the office or on‑site with clients. A typical work week consists of 37.5 hours; expectations and exemption status will be adjusted for part‑time applicants.

We understand that some may be dissuaded to apply based on compatibility with the job description. We encourage anyone to apply, regardless of how closely their work experience directly relates to the role.

Part‑time and flexible working applications will be considered.

Equal opportunity statement

Steer is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all candidates regardless of race, colour, ancestry, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, Veteran status or any other legally protected status. Any other human expressions and experiences not mentioned here are equally welcome. If you require an accommodation at any time, please let us know.

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