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Principal consultant - rail advisory

Birmingham (West Midlands)
Steer
Principal consultant
€150,000 - €200,000 a year
Posted: 4h ago
Offer description

What we'd like from you
You will join a highly skilled rail team providing industry-leading advice to national and regional governments, private rail companies, investors, and industry bodies. Our work covers our broad range of technical disciplines, including business case development, strategic planning, rail operations, demand and revenue forecasting, commercial analysis, and project assurance. With a strong pipeline of high-profile opportunities, we are expanding the team and are looking for people who are passionate about applying and extending their skills and who enjoy collaborating with others to provide excellent advice to clients.

Essential qualifications

Understanding of the GB Rail industry

Extensive experience of applying best practice rail industry analytical skills. These may include one or more of the following: commercial (revenue and costs), strategic planning, operations, business case and appraisal, programme delivery, and technical assurance.

An inquisitive, proactive and forward-thinking approach to understanding and addressing client needs

Ability to specify, review and critically challenge analytical methodologies which are consistent with industry best practice and deliver value to clients.

Ability to specify analytical methodologies which are consistent with industry best practice and deliver value to clients. SC only

Experience of managing project teams and making technical and commercial decisions, to deliver high quality and commercially successful projects.

Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team to deliver high quality and commercially successful projects. SC only

Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and experience of successfully tailoring the communication of complex analysis for non-technical audiences.

Excellent numerical skills including proficiency in analytical and modelling software (e.g. Excel)

Desirable qualifications

Experience in a range of techniques for analysing and interpreting information from multiple sources to build an evidence base to underpin technical reporting, presentations and advice

Aptitude to continually strengthen existing capabilities and develop new skillsets

Experience of working on international railways projects

Proficiency in database programming

Ability to coach and develop junior team members

Demonstrable contribution to improving technical approaches to delivering work

Experience of supporting bid development and work winning

Ability to develop new relationships through proactive profile raising and other business development activities.

Benefits
We believe in empowering our people and giving them the opportunities to shine. As an employee‑owned company, we are dedicated and passionate about what we do, and that's why we are at the forefront of our industry. Steer has five offices in the UK: London, Leeds, Hemel Hempstead, Manchester and Birmingham.

Steer is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all candidates regardless of race, color, 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, now or throughout your employment, please let us know.

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 and ability to buy and sell annual leave 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 upon individual and company performance)

Learning and Development plan

Compensation
Steer is committed to ensuring that all its employees are compensated a fair, livable wage. All initial compensation, regardless of location, may be subject to change as skills, abilities, internal equity and geographic location are taken into account.

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. An employee's typical work week consists of 37.5 hours (Hours, expectations, and exemption status will be adjusted for any applicant seeking a part‑time opportunity). We understand that some may be dissuaded to apply based on their compatibility with the job description. That being said, we understand that not everyone is a perfect match on paper and encourage anyone to apply regardless of how much their work experience directly relates to the job description. Part‑time and flexible working applications will be considered.

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