Senior Consultant - Bus Operations

SYSTRA; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transport planning is seeking a Senior Consultant in Bus Operations in Manchester. The role involves managing bus projects, engaging with clients on smart ticketing, and driving operational optimization. SYSTRA values innovation and offers flexible working options, competitive benefits, and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Electric car schemes

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Significant bus operations experience, including network planning.
• Experience with ticketing and information projects.
• Established relationships in the public and private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Supporting technical delivery of bus operations and ticketing projects.
• Engaging with clients to identify future needs and secure new business.
• Preparing technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Strong report and proposal writing skills

Ability to manage multiple project demands

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Maths, Science

Job description

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Senior Consultant - Bus Operations, Manchester

Client:

SYSTRA

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions used by over 50 million people daily. With a history spanning over 60 years, the Group focuses on sustainable, accessible, and innovative transport infrastructure, employing over 10,300 staff worldwide, including around 1,000 in the UK & Ireland.

We are hiring for a Senior Consultant in our Passenger Transport team, with flexible hybrid working options available across our UK offices. The role involves delivering bus projects, working closely with clients on smart ticketing, network planning, and operational optimization, supporting both existing and new clients.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting technical delivery of bus operations and ticketing projects
• Client liaison to understand and fulfill their needs
• Delivering technical solutions independently or as part of a team
• Engaging with clients to identify future needs and secure new business
• Continuous personal development
• Supporting wider transport projects within SYSTRA
• Project and proposal management
• Communicating project objectives effectively
• Ensuring quality assurance for investment decisions
• Preparing technical reports and presentations

Experience required:

• Degree in Transport Planning, Maths, Science, or equivalent experience
• Significant bus operations experience, including network planning
• Experience with ticketing and information projects
• Client-facing experience, including on-site work
• Strong report and proposal writing skills
• Established relationships in the public and private sectors
• Ability to manage multiple project demands

Why SYSTRA?

We value excellence, connected teams, and bold leadership. We offer career development, competitive benefits including private healthcare, electric car schemes, and flexible working options. Our inclusive culture encourages diversity, and our wellness programs support your health and wellbeing.