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Principal Evaluation and Social Research Consultant
AtkinsRéalis. Design and deliver high-quality evaluation projects for public and private sector clients .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering evaluations for transport and public policy, utilizing robust methodologies and frameworks to produce actionable insights. Strong project management and communication skills are essential for collaborating with clients and stakeholders to enhance outcomes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Evaluation Design and DeliveryProject Management SkillsUK Government Evaluation FrameworksQuantitative and Qualitative Analytical SkillsCommunication and Interpersonal Skills
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Hard Skills
Evaluation FrameworksTheories of ChangeBenefits Realisation PlansMonitoring and Evaluation StrategiesData AnalysisEvaluation Theory and PracticeMixed-Methods ApproachesImpact EvaluationProcess EvaluationValue-for-Money Evaluation
Soft Skills
CollaborationInterpersonal SkillsCommitment to QualityEthical Research PracticeContinuous Improvement
Tools & Technologies
Power BIRPythonSPSSStata
Certifications & Qualifications
Postgraduate Qualification in EvaluationProfessional Development in Social Research
Industry Keywords
TransportInfrastructurePublic PolicyLocal GovernmentSocial ValueRegeneration
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design and deliver high-quality evaluation projects for public and private sector clients
- Support organisations including the Department for Transport and National Highways to reduce transport carbon emissions, improve road safety and support adoption of new technologies
- Understand what works, why it works and for whom
- Develop robust insight and evidence on the impacts of transport on people and society
- Lead and support mixed-methods evaluation projects
- Advise clients on proportionate and robust methodological approaches
- Manage evaluation tasks, budgets, timelines, risks and project teams
- Work with clients and stakeholders to shape evaluation questions and communicate findings
- Produce evaluation reports, technical notes, briefing papers and presentations
- Contribute to proposals, bids and business development activity
- Collaborate with social research, behavioural science, evaluation and multidisciplinary specialists
- Help grow AtkinsRéalis’ research and evaluation offer
- Shape how clients use evidence, data and insight to improve outcomes
- Develop technical, commercial and leadership skills
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience designing and delivering evaluations of policies, programmes or projects, ideally in transport, infrastructure, public policy, local government, social value, regeneration or related sectors
- Experience developing theories of change, evaluation frameworks, benefits realisation plans or monitoring and evaluation strategies
- Experience applying UK Government guidance such as the Magenta Book, Green Book, Transport Analysis Guidance or other relevant evaluation and appraisal frameworks
- Strong project management skills, including managing tasks, budgets, timelines, risks and project teams
- Experience working with clients and stakeholders to understand needs, shape evaluation questions and communicate findings clearly
- Experience producing high-quality written outputs, including evaluation reports, technical notes, briefing papers and presentations
- Ability to translate complex evidence into clear, actionable recommendations for clients and senior stakeholders
- Clear understanding of how evaluation evidence supports policy development, investment and delivery decisions
- Experience leading and contributing to proposals, bids or business development activity
- Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to quality, inclusion, ethical research practice and continuous improvement
- Postgraduate qualification or demonstrable professional development in evaluation, social research, economics, data analysis or a related discipline (desirable)
- Strong quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills (desirable)
- Knowledge of evaluation theory and practice, including theory-based evaluation, process evaluation, impact evaluation, mixed-methods approaches, quasi-experimental approaches, realist evaluation, contribution analysis or value-for-money evaluation (desirable)
- Experience with data visualisation or analysis tools such as Power BI, R, Python, SPSS, Stata or similar (desirable)
- Interest in digital tools and AI-enabled tools for evaluation and benefits management (desirable)
- Security clearance may be required; relevant clearance must be obtained if necessary
- Security vetting may require proof of UK residency for 5 years or longer
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salaries
- Employee rewards
- Tailorable benefits supporting health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working culture
- Flexible holiday allowances
- Family friendly, inclusive employment policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee resource groups
- Equal opportunities and Disability Confident interview commitment for applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria