Senior Research Consultant

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Steer Full time

Position Overview

This opportunity is available across all of Steer's UK offices.

About Steer

Steer is a global, employee-owned consultancy dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals, communities, and economies. With a team of over 530 professionals across 24 international offices, we specialize in transport, urban development, and infrastructure.

Our mission is to drive success for our clients while fostering positive impacts in the communities we serve. We are committed to improving the quality of life, work, and travel for all.

In the UK, our consultants focus on advancing regional outcomes, ensuring that social and environmental considerations are integral to our clients' operations. We prioritize measurable targets in areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, and are on a path to achieving Net Zero Carbon status by 2025, in alignment with the UN's Global Compact.

For more information about our initiatives, please visit our website.

Role Responsibilities

The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing Steer's research and insight capabilities. This position will involve collaboration with the research community across various regions, including the US, India, Italy, and Latin America, to exchange best practices and leverage opportunities for cross-project support.

The successful candidate will:

  • Provide leadership in discipline development and serve as a technical assurance point for research initiatives.
  • Mentor and coach junior team members to enhance their technical competencies and knowledge.

Work-Life Balance

At Steer, we recognize the importance of a healthy work-life balance for sustained success. We encourage full-time employees to allocate 60% of their time to in-office or client-facing activities, while striving to maintain a typical work week of 37.5 hours, aligned with client needs. Flexible arrangements are available for part-time applicants.

Compensation and Benefits

Steer is dedicated to providing competitive compensation to all employees. Initial salary offers may vary based on skills, experience, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, life assurance, a pension scheme, and opportunities for annual leave flexibility. Employees can also participate in a group Share Incentive Plan and are encouraged to engage in volunteer activities.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Exceptional technical expertise in specifying research methodologies and analytical techniques.
  • Proven experience in project delivery and technical leadership within a consultancy setting.
  • A solid understanding of the transport sector and its key stakeholders.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and present effectively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in report writing and data analysis; familiarity with software such as SPSS or STATA is advantageous.
  • A proactive approach to building internal networks and collaborating across teams.
  • A track record of delivering profitable research projects and contributing to broader initiatives.
  • The capability to thrive in a dynamic professional environment, ideally with prior consultancy experience.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with clients and colleagues.
  • Knowledge of evaluation design and methodologies is a plus.
  • Demonstrated innovation and creativity in previous roles.

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including those from market research agencies outside the transport sector, provided they can demonstrate transferable skills.

Inclusivity Commitment

Steer is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require accommodations during the application process or throughout your employment, please inform us.

We value the creation of Employee Resource Groups to support the well-being and progression of all employees. For more information on our social responsibility initiatives, please visit our website.

We understand that not all candidates may meet every qualification outlined in the job description. We encourage all interested individuals to apply, regardless of their alignment with the listed criteria.

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