Transport 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

Job Description

Overview

Rail and Transit Advisory is a multidisciplinary transport advisory discipline that helps clients make evidence-based decisions about the development, funding, delivery and improvement of rail and transit schemes. Our work typically sits at the early stages of project development, where strategic thinking, robust analysis and clear communication are required to help clients define their objectives, understand options and build the case for investment.

The discipline combines quantitative analysis with a strong understanding of policy, operations, commercial drivers and passenger or user outcomes. Successful team members are therefore able to work with data and technical evidence, while also understanding how analysis supports wider strategic, financial, operational and client decision‑making. Our outputs range from Green Book compliant business cases through to client reports, briefing papers, presentations and decision-support material for senior stakeholders including detailed spreadsheet models and technical analysis. We are looking for a Transport Consultant to support project delivery and bidding.

Your Role

• You will be part of our multidisciplinary teams focused on delivering high-quality outputs for our clients.
• You will work as part of our dynamic and integrated team, and autonomously when required.
• You will prepare technical analysis supporting the teams project development (e.g. demand forecasting, operating cost development, economic appraisal, multi-criterial analysis).
• You will prepare reports and presentations for a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• You will interface directly with clients to manage and nurture long lasting relationships.
• You will contribute to business development and bid writing.
• You will provide project management support to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery to our clients.
• You will be empowered and supported to continually develop yourself and those around you.

About you

• A degree or equivalent qualification 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 experience using Microsoft Excel to structure data, undertake calculations and present results clearly.
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends and explain the implications of analysis in plain English.
• Excellent communication skills with strong report writing capability, with the ability to prepare and present information to a range of audiences.
• Ability to manage and quality assure own work, including checking calculations, version control, documenting assumptions and keeping clear audit trails.
• A proven track record of delivering high-quality analysis to tight deadlines.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment combined with the drive and ability to work independently.
• Experience in client and stakeholder management and the confidence to build your own networks.
• The role does not require the candidate to be an established rail specialist, but they should be able to demonstrate strong analytical foundations and an interest in applying these skills to rail and transit advisory work.

The following would be desirable but are not essential:

• An understanding of transport planning, economics, geography, engineering, public policy, finance, data analytics or a related discipline.
• Awareness of rail and public transport issues, including the role of rail and transit in supporting economic growth, decarbonisation, connectivity, regeneration and social outcomes.
• Familiarity with business case or appraisal principles.
• Experience with data visualisation, GIS, coding, or transport modelling.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Contractual (Fixed Term)

At AtkinsRéalis_, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. _