Steer Consultant Programme (Manchester)

Steer is a global consultancy specialising in the critical services and infrastructure that make our world work. We employee over 500 people throughout, North America, LATAM, UK / Europe and India.

From transport to energy and technology to education, we’re trusted to deliver powerful solutions that make a measurable difference - to our clients, the communities we work in and the world we share. We work for government departments, local and city authorities, developers, and private sector operators and investors. We develop strategies, policies, and masterplans; design and make the case for new transport infrastructure and services; and provide financial and advisory services. For further information, and examples of our recent projects, please visit https://steergroup.com/.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world? At Steer, we are seeking talented and motivated individuals who are passionate about driving change and providing powerful solutions to make a measurable difference - to our clients, the communities we work in and the world we share.

We’re seeking individuals with a good academic background, strong people and organisation skills and a high level of commercial acumen. From your very first week, you’ll tackle real-world challenges that make a difference in our communities and industries. You will be expected to deliver the full range of consultancy work and develop your consultancy skills through a combination of on-the-job learning as well as a structured development and mentoring programme.

Throughout your first 18 months with us, you will collaborate with our team of industry experts to address some of the most complex problems in the sectors we operate in. You will experience:

• a tailored programme that provides you with the skills needed for a successful career in consultancy. This is delivered through a blend of formal classroom training, engaging induction sessions, as well as the opportunity to rotate across some of our practices to broaden your knowledge, skills and experience
• a personalised development programme focusing on industry knowledge, core consultancy skills, technical training, project management and key business skills
• a range of onboarding activities, including meeting your peers, personal development planning and learning more about Steer, our work and our culture
• mentoring from senior colleagues who will work with you to develop your skills; and
• a dedicated ‘buddy’ who will help you settle into life at Steer
• a career development manager and programme sponsor who supports your cohort throughout the pathway and your professional development through career coaching and career progression at Steer

Requirements

We are looking for gifted, motivated individuals to join us. If you are considering your future and are looking for somewhere to make a real difference, Steer has much to offer you.

• Applicants should be educated to degree level with all subjects considered, preferably with a quantification or research element included, although this isn’t essential. We are open to students of all academic disciplines and have particular interest in subjects of direct relevance to our work such as: Geography, Transport, Mathematics, Statistics, Design, Engineering, Economics, Politics and related fields.

Our independent company is majority employee-owned and as a valued employee you will have an influence on the running of Steer. Take the opportunity to be different from your peers and work for an organisation that you have a genuine stake in.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package of benefits including a discretionary bonus scheme, a share incentive plan and the ability to buy and sell annual leave. Alongside this, we offer private medical insurance and health screening, life assurance, group income protection, a company pension scheme and an Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing.

Your development

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the enriching work that you do, or the colleagues you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Once you’ve completed your first 18 months with us, we’ll support you with what’s next for you in your career at Steer with Learning and Development opportunities to support your aspirations and talents. Steer is proud to support its employees towards professional qualifications including chartered status.

Our commitment to Social Responsibility

We are committed to making a positive impact. Our culture emphasises our social and environmental responsibility, with measurable targets in areas such as equity, diversity, inclusion and sustainability. We’re on a mission to operate as a Net Zero Carbon company and have committed to do this by 2025. This year we were delighted to achieve a coveted TIDE Gold Award, as recognition for demonstrating our commitment to workplace DEIA and belonging.

Ready to make a difference? If you’re looking for a fulfilling career where your unique contributions matter, apply today and be part of a global team that delivers powerful solutions that make a measurable difference - to our clients, the communities we work in and the world we share.

Steer is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications regardless of age, race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or gender.

How to apply

Apply today by submitting your CV and completing our short online application form. Alongside this, you'll complete some brief assessments here to help us gauge your suitability for this exciting opportunity. Please complete these tests by 23:59pm on Thursday 22 October at the absolute latest.

This streamlined process ensures that we can quickly identify and connect with passionate individuals ready to make a difference. Don't miss your chance to join a global team dedicated to delivering powerful solutions that make a measurable impact on our clients, communities, and the world we share.

For more information about our Consultant Programme, including the next stages in the application process, please visit our website Graduates | Steer

What you must not do

To protect the integrity of the process, the following are not permitted:

· Using AI to generate your CV, your answers or any assessment responses

· Getting help from another person during assessments

· Submitting material that isn’t your own work

Using outside assistance, including generative AI to complete assessments will result in disqualification and removal from the recruitment process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support accessibility, please let us know so we can support you appropriately.