Position details
Title: Consultant (entry level) – UK Rail
Status: New full‑time, permanent
Location: London, UK Office (minimum in office 2 days a week)
Travel: Occasional travel within the UK and in Ireland
Annual salary: GBP 40,000
Who we are
CPCS | Advisors to infrastructure leaders – Better infrastructure solutions. Better lives.
- Supporting Network Rail and train operators to improve performance, reliability, and passenger experience across the UK’s rail network.
Our mission is to find better solutions to any given transportation, energy, and infrastructure challenge or opportunity that ultimately affects people’s day‑to‑day lives. Our purpose is clear: Better infrastructure solutions = Better lives. By joining a global employee‑owned management consulting firm, you’ll tackle big challenges that shape economies and communities worldwide.
Headquartered in Canada with offices around the world, our 180+ CPCSers have completed over 1,700 projects in 120 countries.
You’ll help solve key rail infrastructure challenges and support transportation projects that benefit communities across the UK and Ireland.
You’ll join our Young Professionals Program (YPP), an immersive learning experience managed by our Growth and Operations (GO) team. This program offers hands‑on exposure to different areas of our business, allowing you to contribute to local, national, and international projects while sharpening your consulting expertise.
Your responsibilities
As part of our dynamic team, you’ll contribute to key aspects of the project lifecycle under the leadership of GO’s Vice President. You’ll focus on our UK and Ireland markets. Upon completion of the Young Professional Program, you’ll continue your career at CPCS with our UK and Europe Team.
- Contribute to economic and financial analyses (e.g., cost‑benefit, demand forecasting, market assessments) to inform project design and decision‑making.
- Undertake sectoral analyses using quantitative data and qualitative research, drawing on UK and international best practices.
- Support business development, including proposal preparation and market scanning.
- Support project management, including coordination, tracking deliverables, and client engagement.
- Synthesise quantitative findings and qualitative insights into well‑structured written deliverables (reports, briefings, presentations) that clients can act on.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams, partner firms, and clients.
What you bring to the team
- Master’s degree in transport planning, economics, engineering, finance.
- 1‑3 years of experience in the UK rail sector, with a clear interest in continuing to build a career in this space.
- Ability to engage in analytical and data‑driven work.
- A genuine interest in UK rail and the ambition to build a long‑term career in transport consulting.
- Understanding of advanced market challenges, trends, and stakeholders, particularly in the UK and Ireland.
- A track record of taking initiative and delivering results, whether through work experience, professional development, or industry involvement.
- Ability to speak and write fluently in English.
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Active involvement in industry groups or professional associations (e.g., Young Rail Professionals, Institution of Civil Engineers, Transport Planning Society) is a strong asset.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
This will set you apart from other candidates
- Determined, highly organised, punctual, and proactive.
- Collaborative problem‑solver.
- Asks good questions early and eagerly.
- Flexible, adaptable, and seeks challenges.
- Interests in professional consulting and wants to develop skills across client advisory, analysis, and project management in a professional consulting environment.
- Enjoys learning and keeping skills sharp.
- Welcomes coaching and feedback.
Support for you, professionally and personally
We’re not just about work—we’re about growth, impact, and meaningful connections.
Professional growth: We support your development by providing training, coaching, mentorship and regular feedback.
Meaningful connection: We believe in engaging collaboratively with passionate, diverse and motivated clients, team members and stakeholders to understand various viewpoints.
Competitive compensation: All team members receive competitive base salaries along with a benefits package that includes superior health and wellness programs. You could be eligible to receive a performance‑based bonus. With time and proven excellence, you may be invited to become a company shareholder and benefit from company dividends and profit sharing. We also offer flexible work arrangements and ample, defined time off.
Apply today
- Applications will be accepted until June 16, 2026.
- Only those selected for consideration will be contacted.
- Participating in a case study will be required for shortlisted candidates.
Submit a cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this role, a detailed CV identifying your qualifications, experience along with post‑secondary transcripts. If you have applied to our positions before and already have a profile, please login to apply for this position. If you are a new applicant, click Apply below to create your profile and submit your application.
Our recruitment process
- Application review: We carefully assess every application.
- Video call screening: A quick chat to get to know you better and answer any questions.
- Case study: A written test to assess quantitative analysis and writing skills.
- Interview with the hiring team (VP of the division) and potentially other team members: A deeper conversation about your experience, skills, and what excites you about CPCS.
- Final discussion: For some roles, we may have an additional step to ensure a great fit.
- Offer and onboarding: If it’s a match, we’ll welcome you to the team!
Please be advised that AI technology is used in the interview process for note recording.
Our recruitment practices
CPCS is an equal‑opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, members of ethnic minority communities, members of the Traveller and Roma communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. We foster an environment where our people feel safe, heard and valued. Our belief is that we all have unique talents, perspectives and backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We’ll provide all qualified applicants and employees who have disabilities with reasonable accommodations as required by law. If this is your case, please contact or . Read more about our commitment to accessibility.
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