Light Grey Kablio Logo
Kablio AI
AI Turbo Recruiter
Want to hear how I work? Hit play.Kablio AI applies for you. You just show up to the interviewKablio AI helps you secure roles in construction, clean energy, facilities management, engineering, architecture, sustainability, environment and other physical world sectors.
3D Shield
Get hired, get rewarded!
Land a job through Kablio and earn a 5% salary bonus.
Exclusive benefits
5%Bonus
Steer

Economic Development Specialist - Senior Consultant or Principal Consultant

Company logo
Steer
A global consultancy delivering solutions across critical infrastructure, transport, energy and urban planning.
24d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
635 Employees
Service Specialisms
Transport Planning
Environmental Planning
Engineering
Infrastructure
Project Management
Urban Planning
Sustainability
Development Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
economic analysis
impact modelling
report delivery
proposal production
budget management
workstream leadership
  • Taking responsibility to lead economic analysis and economic impact modelling, interpret and review outputs and convey findings tailored as appropriate to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Provision of high-quality advice to clients including the preparation and delivery of reports and presentations
  • Contributing to the production and delivery of proposals related to our market area
  • Assisting in general business development initiatives
  • Leading work streams, ensuring that best practice techniques are applied consistently
  • Taking part in training to develop both your technical and consultancy skills
  • Take responsibility for key tasks and workstreams, managing multiple deadlines in parallel
  • Engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders from across different sectors through interviews and workshops, synthesising content into insightful findings
  • Managing project teams and budgets exercising effective financial and budgetary control
What you bring
economic analysis
team collaboration
project management
analytical skills
  • Demonstrate a strong track record in the field of economic development and delivering economic analysis
  • Be comfortable working in creative multi-disciplinary teams and provide positive contributions
  • Up to 5 days for volunteering activities
  • Proven project management/delivery experience in an economic development environment.
  • EAP and mental health first aiders
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
  • Private medical insurance and health screening
  • 25 days annual leave and ability to buy and sell annual leave days,
  • Discretionary bonus scheme based on annual compensation (dependent upon individual and company performance)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life assurance and group income protection
  • Season Ticket Loan/ Cycle to Work,
  • Group Share Incentive Plan,
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Founded in 1978
Year of Establishment
The company was established over four decades ago, marking the beginning of its journey as a transport consultancy.
23 offices
Global Presence
With a network spanning across four continents, the firm operates from 23 strategic locations worldwide.
Three decades
Market Leadership
Over three decades, the company has established itself as a leader in multiple sectors, including aviation and urban development.
  • A consultancy that has evolved into an international advisory firm.
  • Operates globally to address complex infrastructure challenges.
  • Combines expertise in economics, planning, design, and technical delivery to create commercially driven strategies.
  • Specializes in reshaping cities and transport networks through innovative solutions.
  • Provides services ranging from airport policy consultations to urban real-world transport solutions.
  • Offers financial advisory support for infrastructure and energy market investments.
  • Assists with strategic policy guidance, transport planning, logistics, and emerging technology analysis.
  • Maintains independence through employee ownership, ensuring unbiased advice with a long-term focus.
  • Blends data analytics with behavioral insights to inform projects, such as stadium crowd control and EV charging planning.
  • Focuses on integrating place-making, economic growth, and technical precision into its work.
Culture + Values
  • Employee‑led pathway and staff‑hub driving initiatives across all teams
  • Embedding decarbonisation and sustainable development into daily work
  • Outcome‑focused local environmental action via LEAPs—central locations, no car‑parking, bike schemes, travel levies, local staff deployment, circular economy
  • Responsible procurement & supply chain policy requiring goods/services to meet environmental standards
  • Research & innovation programme to analyse carbon implications of office/home/hybrid work models
  • Transition to renewable energy sources and closed‑loop recycling in operations
  • Incentives and support for sustainable, low‑carbon transport modes
Environment + Sustainability
Carbon Neutral 2022
Achievement Date
The company achieved carbon neutrality on January 1, 2022.
Net Zero 2025
Long-term Goal
Committed to achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2025.
50% Local Offsets
Reduction Commitment
The company's plan includes at least 50% local offsetting to minimize environmental impact.
  • Employee‑developed Net Zero plan embedded at all levels
  • Carbon Reduction Plan aligned with UK PPN06/21 requirements
  • Operational sustainability pillars: proactive impact management; legal compliance; positive environmental practices; continuous improvement
  • LEAP actions: central offices served by public transport, no office parking, bike purchase schemes, business‑travel levies, low‑carbon meeting travel, local staff deployment, furniture/equipment charity donations, lease‑renewal recycling upgrades
  • Transition to renewable energy and closed‑loop recycling
  • Responsible procurement and supply‑chain policy to minimise environmental impacts
  • Incentives/support for sustainable transport modes
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Using UK Equalities Act 2010 framework covering nine protected characteristics to measure EDI performance
  • Benchmarking EDI across private-sector professional services, industry and local communities
  • Gender pay gap reported via published report
  • Members of Women in Transportation Society International; Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (Gold in Talent Inclusion & Diversity Evaluation)
  • Signatory to UK Mayor of London’s Diversity in Transport pledge; signatory of Railway Industry Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter; registered as Disability Confident Committed employer
Big Kablio Logo
Kablio AIIf you're someone who helps build and power the world (or dreams to), Kablio AI is your pocket-sized recruiter that gets you hired.
Copyright © 2025 Kablio