NERA- Consultant / Senior Consultant Transport and Infrastructure

GB045 NERA UK Limited; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK seeks a Consultant/Senior Consultant for its transport and infrastructure sector. The successful candidate will handle projects relating to policy and regulation, delivering high-quality economic research and reports. Candidates must hold a Master's or PhD degree, possess over 4 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate strong communication skills. Competitive salary with benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Defined contribution pension

Health insurance

Skill enhancement training

Firm-sponsored social activities

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in economic consulting or a regulatory setting.
• Experience in writing consulting reports for legal proceedings.
• Native level English required; other languages desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects related to transport and infrastructure policy.
• Manage economic research using sophisticated modelling techniques.
• Write research reports and client presentations.

Skills

Strong academic record

Proactive attitude

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or PhD degree in Economics, Finance or related discipline

Job description

Consultant / Senior Consultant

Transport and Infrastructure

London

Since 1961, NERA has provided unparalleled guidance on the most important market, legal, and regulatory questions of the day. Our work has shaped industries and policy around the world. Our field‑leading experts and deep experience allow us to provide rigorous analysis, reliable expert testimony, and data‑powered policy recommendations for the world’s leading law firms and corporations as well as regulators and governments. Our experience, integrity, and economic ingenuity mean clients depend on us in the face of their biggest economic and financial challenges.

There is an opening for a Consultant or Senior Consultant to join the transport and infrastructure business.

NERA’s work covers all areas of the transport and infrastructure sector, driving improved outcomes through the rigorous application of microeconomic principles and techniques. We help transport and infrastructure operators and their associations, governments, governmental bodies, international agencies, and regulators. We frequently collaborate with bankers, lawyers, public affairs consultants, transport planners, engineers, and other technical specialists.

Our experts have extensive experience in rail, aviation, urban transport, roads, digital mobility, vehicles, maritime industries, and wider infrastructure. We work in conjunction with experts in NERA’s other business lines and global network to provide extensive sector experience to our clients worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of projects related to transport and infrastructure policy, regulation, market design, and transactions and disputes in the transport and infrastructure industries.
• Take responsibility for delivery of a range of projects, including regulatory, advisory, and due‑diligence assignments, as well as expert engagements on arbitration and litigation matters.
• Manage and conduct high‑powered economic research across the transport and infrastructure industries using sophisticated modelling techniques.
• Write research reports and prepare client presentations that translate technical analysis into actionable recommendations for stakeholders, regulators and tribunals.
• Design and conduct high‑quality empirical research across transport and infrastructure using advanced econometric, time‑series, simulation and financial‑modelling techniques.
• Influence project strategy, including the preparation and presentation of oral and written submissions.
• Collaborate with in‑house experts, academics and legal teams; represent the firm externally through papers, articles and conference presentations; contribute to knowledge‑sharing across the firm.
• Build client relationships, identify commercial opportunities, draft proposals and support the growth of the business through targeted business‑development activities.
• Supervise, mentor and recruit junior staff; promote continuous learning, methodological excellence and a collaborative team culture.
• Travel when required.

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold a Master’s or PhD degree in Economics, Finance or a related discipline, with a strong academic record.
• At least 4 years of prior relevant experience with a strong background in an economic consulting, government or regulatory setting.
• Experience of writing consulting reports or expert reports for legal proceedings.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial attitude to developing contacts, relationships with clients and potential clients.
• Native level English is required; other languages are desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and a creative, critical thinking and technical prowess.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, bonus and an extensive benefits package including defined contribution pension and health insurance.
• A comprehensive orientation programme.
• Skill enhancement training sessions including Project Management, Business Development, and technical skills.
• Support of Business Development and Marketing Managers responsible for providing tailored and strategic business development services.
• Wide range of challenging projects.
• International team with diverse backgrounds and expertise.
• Firm‑sponsored social activities.

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Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us.