Senior Consultant / Consultant - Geospatial and Data Analytics

About the role

Data and analytics are transforming how transport systems are planned, managed and operated. Our Geospatial and Data Analytics team helps clients make better decisions by combining spatial analysis, data science and compelling visualisation to answer complex questions.

We work across the transport sector, supporting local authorities, government agencies, infrastructure providers and private sector clients. Our work ranges from accessibility and connectivity analysis, transport modelling, bespoke GIS analysis, through to interactive dashboards, web mapping applications and strategic data insight and storytelling.

We are looking for someone with around 2–5 years' experience who enjoys solving problems with data and wants to develop their consulting skills while working on a wide variety of transport and infrastructure projects. Our salary on offer is in the range of £35,000 to £45,000 depending on location and experience.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Consultant / Consultant in our Geospatial and Data Analytics team you will:

• Deliver geospatial analysis using GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online or QGIS.
• Analyse and interpret transport, demographic and spatial datasets to generate meaningful insight.
• Develop maps, dashboards and interactive visualisations that help clients understand complex information.
• Support the design and delivery of digital tools and web mapping applications.
• Work collaboratively with transport planners, economists, engineers and data specialists across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Help improve the efficiency of our analytical workflows through automation and innovative ways of working.
• Present findings clearly through reports, presentations and client workshops.
• Build relationships with clients and contribute to business development opportunities.

What we're looking for

We're interested in people who are naturally curious, enjoy analysing data and want to help clients solve real-world transport challenges. You'll ideally have:

Essential

• Around 2–5 years' experience in a geospatial, GIS or data analytics role.
• Experience using ArcGIS (Desktop/Pro/Online) or QGIS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with spatial and non-spatial datasets.
• The ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Experience producing high-quality maps and visualisations.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn new tools and techniques and be able to teach others

Desirable

Experience in one or more of the following would be advantageous:

• An understanding of transport data or experience working within the transport sector.
• ArcGIS Experience Builder, Dashboards or StoryMaps.
• Power BI or other dashboarding tools.
• Data processing and analysis using Excel, SQL or Python.
• Automation of analytical workflows.
• Working with transport datasets such as Census, GTFS, public transport, active travel or traffic data.
• Knowledge of cloud-based GIS platforms and online mapping.
• An interest in AI and emerging analytical technologies.

What will help you succeed

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy making sense of complex datasets.
• Can identify patterns and tell compelling stories using data.
• Are organised and able to manage multiple projects.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Enjoy working collaboratively and sharing ideas.
• Are keen to continually develop your technical and consulting skills.
• Take ownership of your work and look for opportunities to improve how things are done.

Why join our team?

You'll be joining a growing Geospatial and Data Analytics team that works across the UK and internationally on some of the transport sector's most interesting challenges. You'll have opportunities to:

• Work with a wide variety of clients and projects.
• Develop expertise across GIS, analytics and digital products.
• Learn from experienced consultants and technical specialists.
• Explore emerging technologies including automation, AI and cloud GIS.
• Help shape innovative analytical approaches that influence real-world transport decisions.

Why join us

We believe in empowering our people and giving them the opportunities to shine. As an employee-owned company means that our team are dedicated and passionate about what they do, and that’s the reason why we are at the forefront of our industry.

Steer has 5 offices in the UK: London, Leeds, Hemel Hempstead, Manchester and Birmingham.

Steer is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all candidates regardless of race, color, ancestry, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Any other human expressions and experiences not mentioned here are equally welcome. If you require an accommodation, now or throughout your employment, please let us know.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Private medical insurance and health screening
• Life assurance and group income protection
• Company pension scheme
• EAP and mental health first aiders
• 25 days annual leave and ability to buy and sell annual leave days,
• Season Ticket Loan/ Cycle to Work,
• Group Share Incentive Plan,
• Up to 5 days for volunteering activities,
• Free Mortgage Advice Service
• Discretionary bonus scheme based on annual compensation (dependent upon individual and company performance).
• Learning and Development plan

Compensation

Steer is committed to ensuring that all its employees are compensated a fair, liveable wage. All initial compensation, regardless of location, may be subject to change as skills, abilities, internal equity and geographic location are taken into account.

In addition to base salary, all employees will be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus. Please review the benefits section for more information on total reward.

Steer reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional compensation.

Work Environment

All Steer employees seeking a full-time opportunity are encouraged to spend 60% of their time either in the office or on-site with clients. An employee’s typical work week consists of 37.5 hours (Hours, expectations, and exemption status will be adjusted for any applicant seeking a part-time opportunity.)

We understand that some may be dissuaded to apply based off their compatibility with the job description. That being said, we understand that not everyone is a perfect match on paper and encourage anyone to apply regardless of how much their work experience directly relates to the job description.

Part-time and flexible working applications will be considered.

Ready to apply?  Just complete our brief online application form and attach your CV and covering letter.