Steer
Senior Consultant - Sports & Major Events
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Senior Consultant – Transport Planning (Sports & Major Events)
This role is based at one of our UK offices and requires the ability to travel predominately within the UK, with some international travel.
About the Role
The Sports and Major Events Team at Steer are trusted specialists in event transport, crowd dynamics, and venue operations. With decades of hands-on experience at global tournaments and iconic venues, we deliver safe, seamless, and sustainable solutions for world-class events. We pride ourselves on supporting diverse audiences—from men’s and women’s competitions to inclusive transport and accessibility.
This client-focused Senior Consultant position involves coordinating complex transport planning projects for high-profile sporting and entertainment events. You’ll lead project teams, deliver strategic advice, and ensure seamless collaboration across clients, stakeholders, and the broader business.
Key Responsibilities
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Project Management Lead and coordinate transport planning projects for major events, ensuring all deliverables are client-focused, on-time, and aligned with project goals.
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Client Engagement Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, developing communication materials, creating reports, and delivering technical findings with clarity and persuasiveness.
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Technical Expertise Oversee the development, review, and delivery of transport strategies, including:
- Traffic modelling
- Infrastructure assessments (parking, public transport, and pedestrian flows)
- Sustainable mobility solutions Ensure compliance with design standards and operational feasibility.
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Financial Oversight Work with finance teams to: Monitor project budgets Approve invoices Manage cost recovery processes
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Data Analysis & Reporting Collect, analyse, and interpret transport data (e.g., attendance trends, arrival management) to pinpoint opportunities for operational efficiency and enhance team decision-making.
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Stakeholder Coordination Liaise with local authorities, contractors, and partners to resolve challenges, negotiate contributions, and ensure regulatory compliance for different events.
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Business Development Support client acquisition strategies, refine technical proposals, and identify growth opportunities within the sports and events market.
Skills & Requirements
Essential:
- Strong background in transport planning, event logistics, or infrastructure consulting.
- Excellent technical writing and presentation skills with experience preparing client-facing documents and internal reports.
- Proficiency managing budgets, preparing invoices, and monitoring client-funded initiatives.
- Ability to interpret traffic modelling outputs, design standards, and capacity assessments for transport/parking systems.
- Collaborative leadership skills – adept at managing multidisciplinary teams and multiple priorities under pressure.
Desirable:
- Experience in major sport events and a familiarity with governing bodies like The FA, World Rugby, or UEFA.
- Knowledge of UK traffic management, planning legislation (e.g. Section 106 contributions), or sustainable transport frameworks.
- Commercial awareness with an ability to identify revenue opportunities and expand service capabilities.
Why Join Steer
- A people-first, employee-owned company committed to empowering talent and fostering excellence across consulting.
- An organisation at the forefront of sports events, driving impact through innovative, inclusion-focused solutions.
- A promising blend of public/private sector work at iconic venues, offering meaningful career growth and leadership opportunities.
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Offices
We have five UK offices: London, Leeds, Hemel Hempstead, Manchester, and Birmingham
Benefits
Steer offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- Private health coverage, including health screenings and employee-life assurance.
- Group protection programmes: Income protection and critical illness benefits.
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
- 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy/sell leave days.
- Cycle-to-work scheme and optionally to apply voluntary contributions (season ticket loan).
- EAP and mental health first-aiders available 24/7.
- 5 days paid voluntary leave per year for charitable activities.
- Discretionary bonus plan tied to annual performance and company results.
Diverse Culture & Opportunities
Our team is inclusive, welcoming individuals across all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or employment process, please let us know.
Pay & Compensation
All roles are paid according to a fair and liveable wage, subject to review based on skills, experience, and geographic benefits. An annual performance bonus is included as part of total reward.
Flexible Working
- 60% office/on-site expectation for full-time roles (37.5-hour weekly average), with flexibility considered.
- Part-time and flexible working applications are encouraged.
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