Social and Market Research Graduate

Job description

Around the world, SYSTRA's specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

SYSTRA are currently recruiting for Social and Market Research Graduates to join our growing team in either our London or Reading offices. We are looking for an individual with an inquiring mind, a passion for social issues and an understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods.

SYSTRA is an international consultancy with a specialist full-service social and market research team. Whilst much of our research circulates around transport, our real passion is understanding behavioural influencers and communicating these back to our clients, often senior policy makers in government.

In addition to the transport sector you will find yourself working on projects within the energy, environment and utilities sectors, and more! This role would suit someone with academic or professional experience in the industry, keen to start or switch to a career in research.

In return you will have the chance to work across a wide range of projects, providing you with a chance to develop your skills in different technical and subject areas, and the opportunity to control and direct your career path through involvement in different projects and a range of in‐house and external training.

Responsibilities

Help to deliver a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research projects

Contribute to research design and proposal writing

Provide support in all aspects of research, including questionnaire design, in‐depth interviews, focus group moderating, data analysis and report writing

Assist other teams within SYSTRA Ltd's Consultancy Division, as and when required

Qualifications

Understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research techniques

Demonstrable interest in social and market research

Demonstrable interest in transport, the environment and sustainability

A relevant degree with significant research, or mathematically based

Evidence of strong numerical skills

Attention to detail

Strong use of MS Office and preferably SPSS

Company Overview
Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders.

We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Benefits
Hybrid working: balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well‐equipped offices for that crucial in‐person contact, team development and collaborative working.

Diversity & Inclusion: we provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment.

Well‐being: our Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions, to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever‐growing social calendar.

We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ealing

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English