Senior Consultant – Sports & Major Events
This role is located in one of our UK offices and requires travel primarily within the UK, with occasional international travel.
Steer has 5 offices in the UK: London, Leeds, Hemel Hempstead, Manchester and Birmingham.
Who We Are – Sports & Major Events Team
Steer's Sports & Major Events team are trusted specialists in event transport, crowd dynamics, and venue operations. With decades of hands‑on experience at global tournaments and iconic venues, we deliver safe, seamless, and sustainable solutions for world‑class events.
What We Need
We are seeking a highly organised, client‑focused Senior Consultant to deliver complex transport planning and event projects, manage high‑profile assignments, provide strategic advice, and ensure seamless coordination between internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Project Management: Lead and coordinate transport planning projects for major sporting and entertainment events, ensuring deliverables meet client expectations and deadlines.
* Client Engagement: Act as a primary point of contact for clients, drafting high‑level communications, preparing reports, and presenting technical findings clearly and persuasively.
* Technical Expertise: Develop and review transport strategies, traffic modelling, and infrastructure assessments, including car parking capacity, public transport integration, and sustainable travel solutions.
* Financial Oversight: Prepare and approve invoices, monitor project budgets, and manage cost recovery processes in collaboration with finance teams.
* Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, analyse, and interpret event data (e.g., attendance, ticketing, arrival profiles) to inform planning decisions and produce actionable insights.
* Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with local authorities, contractors, and partners to resolve planning issues, negotiate contributions, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Business Development: Support client outreach initiatives, contribute to proposals, and identify opportunities to expand service offerings in sports and major events sectors.
Skills & Experience
* Strong background in transport planning, event logistics, or infrastructure consultancy.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting technical notes and client‑facing documents.
* Proven ability to manage budgets, prepare invoices, and oversee financial performance of projects.
* Proficiency in interpreting traffic modelling outputs and applying design standards for roads, parking, and pedestrian flows.
* Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities under pressure.
Desirable
* Experience with major sporting events and familiarity with governing bodies such as The FA.
* Knowledge of sustainable transport strategies and Section 106 contributions.
* Commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities for revenue growth.
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 (including buy and sell options).
* Season Ticket Loan / Cycle to Work.
* Group Share Incentive Plan.
* Up to 5 days for volunteering activities.
* Discretionary bonus scheme based on annual compensation.
Equality & Diversity
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.
Compensation
Steer is committed to ensuring that all its employees are compensated a fair, livable wage. In addition to a base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus.
Work Environment
Employees are encouraged to spend approximately 60% of their time either in the office or on‑site with clients. A typical full‑time week consists of 37.5 hours. Part‑time and flexible working applications are welcomed.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level.
Employment Type
Full‑time.
Job Function
Consulting. Industries: Non‑profit Organisations and Primary and Secondary Education.
Ready to Apply
Complete our brief online application form and attach your CV and covering letter.
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