Senior Strategy & Funding Consultant – Rail Advisory

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Consultant to support the Strategy Funding and Appraisal and Rail Advisory teams. You will lead and contribute to high-profile rail projects, focusing on strategy, business case development, funding, appraisal and client engagement.

You will combine technical expertise with leadership, mentoring, and business development to deliver high-quality outcomes and support growth across the team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading strategy, funding and appraisal projects in rail.
• Strong client engagement and project leadership skills.
• Knowledge of HMT Green Book and DfT TAG guidelines.
• Proficiency with PDFH and MOIRA forecasting.
• Track record of developing business cases across transport modes.
• Degree in a relevant subject; Chartered status is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Proactively support successful delivery of projects for the Strategy Funding and Appraisal and Rail teams.
• Manage work packages and projects with strong client satisfaction and financial performance.
• Take ownership of small to medium proposals and contribute to larger ones.
• Ensure complex technical tasks are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget.
• Mentor junior colleagues to support technical and professional development.
• Prepare business cases and option appraisals per HMT Green Book and DfT TAG.
• Lead rail appraisal work including PDFH and MOIRA when relevant.
• Define appraisal strategies and oversee demand, revenue and benefits modelling.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across government bodies and developers.
• Maintain up-to-date skills records and professional development.

Skills

Team player

Presentation skills

Appraisal tools (TUBA COBALT AMAT)

Rail forecasting PDFH MOIRA

Rail business cases

Project management

Degree in transport/related

Chartered status advantageous

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

TUBA

COBALT

AMAT

Job description

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Consultant to support the Strategy Funding and Appraisal and Rail Advisory teams. You will lead and contribute to high-profile rail projects, focusing on strategy, business case development, funding, appraisal and client engagement.

You will combine technical expertise with leadership, mentoring, and business development to deliver high-quality outcomes and support growth across the team.