Rail & Transit Strategy Consultant

AtkinsRéalis; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowances

Professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Transport Consultant to join its Rail and Transit Advisory practice in Leeds. You will contribute to project delivery, perform economic appraisal, demand forecasting and multi-criteria analysis, and help develop client relationships.

The role emphasizes collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, high-quality deliverables, and active involvement in bids and business development, with a focus on advancing rail and transit advisory work.

Qualifications

• Degree in transport planning or a related subject such as economics, mathematics, physics or geography.
• Experience and in-depth understanding of the transportation industry, preferably across multiple modes.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with Excel to structure data and present results clearly.
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends and explain implications in plain English.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage and quality assure own work with clear audit trails.

Responsibilities

• Work in multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outputs for clients.
• Prepare technical analysis (demand forecasting, operating cost development, economic appraisal).
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Interface with clients to manage relationships and support business development.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Excel

Data interpretation

Client management

Bid writing

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in transport planning or related field

Tools

GIS

Transport modelling

Data visualization

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Transport Consultant to join its Rail and Transit Advisory practice in Leeds. You will contribute to project delivery, perform economic appraisal, demand forecasting and multi-criteria analysis, and help develop client relationships.

The role emphasizes collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, high-quality deliverables, and active involvement in bids and business development, with a focus on advancing rail and transit advisory work.