Senior Consultant - Bus Operations

SYSTRA; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport consultancy is hiring a Senior Consultant to join their Passenger Transport team in Glasgow. This role focuses on delivering bus projects across the UK, advising on smart ticketing and operational optimization. Candidates should have significant bus operations experience and strong client engagement skills. Flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Career development

Competitive benefits

Wellness programs

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent required.
• Significant experience in bus operations essential.
• Skills in client engagement and report writing needed.

Responsibilities

• Support technical delivery of bus operations and ticketing projects.
• Engage with clients to understand their requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Client engagement

Report writing

Relationship management

Bus operations experience

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Job description

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SYSTRA

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, test, and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions used by over 50 million people daily. With a 60-year history, the Group focuses on sustainable, accessible, and innovative transport infrastructure, employing over 10,300 professionals globally, including around 1,000 in the UK & Ireland.

We are hiring for our Passenger Transport team at Senior Consultant level, offering hybrid work options. Successful candidates can be based in London, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, or Leeds. The role involves delivering Bus Team projects across the UK, working closely with the team to meet client needs.

The role includes advising on smart ticketing, fares, network planning, and operational optimization, with responsibilities such as:

• Supporting technical delivery of bus operations and ticketing projects
• Client liaison to understand and fulfill requirements
• Delivering technical solutions independently or as part of a team
• Engaging with clients on future needs and securing new business
• Continuing personal development
• Supporting wider transport projects within the division
• Project and proposal management
• Communicating project objectives effectively
• Ensuring model quality for investment decisions
• Preparing technical reports and presentations

Experience needed includes a relevant degree or equivalent, significant bus operations experience, client engagement, report writing, and relationship management skills.

Why choose SYSTRA? We value excellence, teamwork, and leadership, offering career development, competitive benefits, and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid models and a supportive environment for diversity and inclusion. Our wellness programs and social initiatives aim to support your wellbeing and professional growth.