Hybrid Senior Consultant: Strategy, Funding & Appraisal

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Consultant to join the Strategy Funding and Appraisal (SFA) Team in Scotland. You will lead and contribute to strategy, business case development, funding and appraisal with strong technical and leadership focus.

You will mentor junior colleagues, manage complex proposals, and support business growth while delivering high-quality transport solutions for clients across Scotland and beyond.

Qualifications

• Strong team player with credible communication and collaboration.
• Excellent presentation, written and numerical skills.
• Ability to manage own time effectively and support others in doing the same.
• Degree in a relevant transport/planning subject; CTTP status is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to high-profile projects across strategy, funding and appraisal.
• Take ownership of small to medium proposals and oversee large ones as appropriate.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support their professional development.
• Present technical and project information clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Develop transport strategies, business cases and option appraisals using STAG and related guidance.
• Define appraisal strategies, select tools and models, and support assurance reviews.
• Build and maintain client relationships across government departments and partners.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Presentation skills

Numerical skills

Time management

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

CTTP status or working towards

Tools

TUBA

COBALT

AMAT

Job description

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Consultant to join the Strategy Funding and Appraisal (SFA) Team in Scotland. You will lead and contribute to strategy, business case development, funding and appraisal with strong technical and leadership focus.

You will mentor junior colleagues, manage complex proposals, and support business growth while delivering high-quality transport solutions for clients across Scotland and beyond.