Senior Consultant ​/ Principal Consultant - Airport Infrastructure Advisory

About Steer

We are Steer and we help people, places and economies thrive. Steer is a global employee‑owned business consultancy specializing in transportation, cities and infrastructure, with over 460 staff in 24 offices around the world.

We have an enduring commitment to generate success for our clients, for ourselves and for the communities which we support. A commitment that ultimately improves the way people live, work and travel.

At Steer, our organization works to improve the outlook of our region, ensuring that our clients keep social and environmental impact in mind as they conduct their operations. The team you will be joining is based across our three UK offices in London, Leeds and Manchester. In addition, there will be opportunities to work with colleagues based in our offices overseas.

Our social and cultural responsibilities form an important part of our culture and values. We believe that actions speak louder than words, and therefore have annual measurable targets across all social impact areas, particularly DEIA and sustainability. This year we are delighted to have won the ‘Best Graduate Programme’ award from Women in Rail and our senior staff offer mentoring support to Women in Transport.

We have also committed to successfully operate as a Net Zero Carbon company by 2025, participating in the UN’s Global Compact.

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Do you have a passionate interest in the UK, European and global airports sector, highly analytical mindset, strong communication skills and an ability to challenge assumptions? Are you comfortable working across technical, commercial and strategic questions, and keen to develop your advisory skills in a consulting environment?

As a specialist in airport planning, airport infrastructure, building design, engineering advisory or capital investment programmes, you will be joining a highly motivated and friendly team providing advice to a wide range of private and public‑sector clients, including airports, airlines, financial institutions, industry bodies, and economic regulators. Our work includes:

• Airport capital development and infrastructure programmes, including business case reviews, capital investment plans, cost benchmarking, benefits assessment and delivery risk analysis;
• Air traffic forecasts, business plans (aeronautical and non‑aeronautical revenues, operating costs, EBITDA and capital investments) for airports and financial institutions;
• Aviation policy and advice to regulators on a wide range of economic/competition issues; and
• Market and strategic analysis to all our clients.

Our Infrastructure and Assets Advisory division has a long and proven track record in delivering high quality advice to airport operators, investors, lenders, airlines and regulators around the world.

We believe in empowering our people and giving them the opportunities to shine. Being an employee‑owned company means that our people are dedicated and passionate about what they do, and it is the reason why we are at the forefront of our industry. We are always looking to find new colleagues that share these values.

All Steer employees seeking a full‑time opportunity are encouraged to spend 40% of their time either in office or on‑site with clients. An employee’s typical work week consists of 40 hours (Hours, expectations, and exemption status will be adjusted for any applicant seeking a part‑time opportunity.)

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.

• Deliver technical analyses relating to airport…