Join us and make an immediate impact, working on high-profile projects from your very first week. Gain invaluable experience while contributing to meaningful solutions that shape the world around us.
At Steer, we believe that fresh perspectives are essential to our success. That’s why we see our new team members as vital contributors who will shape the future of our company. Our Consultant Programme is designed to help you discover the career path that’s right for you.
Throughout the Steer Consultant Programme, you’ll have the chance to build on the skills you developed during your studies or explore new areas to broaden your experience. No matter the path you choose, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Our team members work on exciting global projects, enhance their professional and technical skills, and have the opportunity to steer their own careers. At Steer, we blend deep industry knowledge with innovative thinking to deliver powerful solutions to address complex challenges.
But it’s not just about the work. What truly makes Steer a fantastic place to kickstart your career is our people. You’ll collaborate with recognised industry experts and be part of a supportive team that thrives on learning from one another.
We’re committed to creating success for our clients, ourselves and the communities we serve. This commitment drives us to enhance urban living, improve infrastructure, and transform transportation – ultimately, changing how people live, work and travel. As part of the Steer team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to this mission from your very first week, working on projects that shape the future.
Who better to give you the inside story than our graduates?
Gemma shares her journey at Steer, from managing mobility for UEFA tournaments to building strong client relationships and growing her project management skills. She highlights the early responsibility and supportive team as key to her success.
Matt shares how Steer’s graduate programme quickly progressed him from a graduate role to managing high-profile rail projects. He highlights the early client exposure, flexibility, and support in developing his skills.
We caught up with two of our current graduates, Lenya Schmidt-Neuhaus and Matthew Capuano-Rizzo to find out their experiences since joining in September 2023.
In a short video, Emily shares what she enjoyed most about her time on the Steer Graduate Scheme after finishing in 2020 and choosing to continue on her career path at Steer.
Matt joined the Steer Graduate Scheme after completing a degree in Biological Sciences. He has particularly benefited from the training programme, learning to improve his presentation skills which have led to him speaking at two of our Movement Matters events.
Rishi has progressed through the company after joining the Graduate Scheme in 2014. Here he tells us how Steer gave him the opportunity to shape his own career from day one.
Samhita shares her experience of her first week on the Steer Graduate Scheme and reflects on how meeting colleagues from around the business has helped her to feel part of the company from day one.
Tim shares his experience of joining the Steer Graduate Scheme after previously working in a completely different role and industry. He tells us how the mix of project work and classroom training has helped him to develop.
Steven relocated from South Africa to our Leeds office to join the Steer Graduate Scheme. Here he reflects on what it was about Steer that convinced him to make the journey and how the team has made him feel welcome.
Find answers to our frequently asked questions.
If you like the sound of who we are and the work we do but still have a few questions, then you might find the answers you're looking for here.
If you're still unsure about anything, please contact us.
How you think and solve problems is just as important to us as your academic achievements but we do ask for a minimum 2:1 (or equivalent) degree certification. All subjects are considered but degrees with a quantification element or social science research are preferred.
Complete the online application and upload your CV. You’ll then be asked to complete three short tests so we can better understand your suitability for the programme. We will be in contact within two weeks of the closing date if your application has been successful.
At Steer, we think it’s more valuable to see how you approach real-world challenges than to read a traditional cover letter. That’s why, in stage two, we’re asking you to choose one of six 500-word essay questions to respond to instead. This exercise gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your problem-solving skills, strategic thinking and creativity – all qualities that are essential in consultancy.
If you are successful in stage two, you will be invited for your interview. During this interview, we will be looking for examples of your skills and your ability to apply them to the types of situations you will face as a consultant. You’ll then complete a short individual exercise and will then have the opportunity to meet some of our current graduates in an online Q&A session.
If you are unsuccessful on this occasion, we will help to identify why, where possible. It also does not rule out applications for other roles at a future date.
Yes, of course! We welcome people from all backgrounds to apply, as long as you have a good academic record, strong people and organisational skills and the drive to make a real difference.
We do offer a small number of student placements. Usually, they are aimed at people who are doing sandwich courses with a year in industry or an internship as a final part of their degree. We recommend regularly checking our Job Opportunities page for relevant opportunities and vacancies.
One of the best things about working at Steer is our people. As well as collaborating well together on projects, we also enjoy socialising together and some life-long friendships have been formed while working here.
We encourage joining networking groups and professional organisations, which hold regular meetings and social activities and help develop skills and industry networks.
Plus, we give opportunities to support and contribute positively to communities and our local environment through volunteering, which is part of our Volunteering Policy.Find out more about this on our social impact page.
We offer an attractive benefits package for the relevant market and geography. More information about our benefits can be obtained during the interview process.
Head over to our Projects page — we have featured a variety of global projects that we have been proud to work on.
Steer has been recognised as one of the 'Top 100 Companies for Graduates to Work For' by the UK's Job Crowd every year since 2011!
We have also won many industry awards, which you can find our awards page.
Being employee-owned means that staff have a direct interest in the well-being and success of the company. The rewards of this success are shared with staff. In recognition of our employee-owned status, and to support our continued success, Steer holds dear its ‘mission and principles’, allowing staff to be truly involved in how our company runs and its future direction.
Applications for the Steer Consultant Programme 2025 are now closed.
Yes, you are in the right place. After 40 years, we have changed our name from Steer Davies Gleave to mark our growing international footprint and our expanding portfolio into sectors beyond transport.
Explore our new website to learn more about Steer: who we are, how we work and what our future holds.