Strategy & Appraisal Lead – Transport Consulting

SYSTRA; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA is seeking a Senior Consultant to join the Strategy Funding and Appraisal Team in Scotland. You will lead and contribute to high-profile transport strategy, business case development, funding and appraisal projects, combining technical expertise with client engagement and business development.

You will mentor junior colleagues, oversee reports and ensure high-quality deliverables across feasibility studies, options, and STAG-style appraisals.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject and demonstrable consultancy experience in transport planning.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage client relationships.
• Strong communication, presentation and numerical analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to high-profile transport strategy, funding and appraisal projects.
• Guide junior colleagues, supporting technical development and career growth.
• Manage project scope, invoicing milestones and delivery targets.
• Develop transport strategies, business cases and option appraisals.
• Collaborate with modelling, design and stakeholder teams to deliver feasibility studies.

Skills

Team leadership

Client engagement

Communication

Project management

Presentation

Numerical skills

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

SYSTRA is seeking a Senior Consultant to join the Strategy Funding and Appraisal Team in Scotland. You will lead and contribute to high-profile transport strategy, business case development, funding and appraisal projects, combining technical expertise with client engagement and business development.

You will mentor junior colleagues, oversee reports and ensure high-quality deliverables across feasibility studies, options, and STAG-style appraisals.