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About

Steer is a global consultancy specialising in the critical services and infrastructure that make our world work. From mobility 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.

Our story

Global growth

We are a global firm spanning 23 offices across four continents, working together to make a real difference. Read the story of how Steer grew from humble beginnings. Decades later, we are a truly international business with global reach, insight and capabilities.

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How we work

Our way of doing things

We have a set of guiding principles that drive everything we do from the smallest detail to the largest project, ensuring we deliver commercially-valuable work for our clients alongside career-enhancing experiences for our staff.

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Our people

Talented experts

Our people are our greatest asset. We have many of the most respected experts in their fields who combine commercial, economic and planning expertise to deliver powerful solutions that make a measurable difference. 

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Independence

Proudly independent

For over four decades we have been proudly independent, controlled and owned by people working within the business. Today this legacy of ownership and empowerment continues.

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Social impact

Working responsibly

Our role in connecting people, places, and economies means that social responsibility is an important part of our culture and values.

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Research and innovation

An innovative company

At Steer, we actively invest in developing new ideas and ways of working. We encourage our staff to think creatively about their work and how we can help clients maximise opportunities and commercial benefits.

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Awards and accreditations

Multi-award winners

We have won awards that testify to the quality of the work we deliver for our clients and awards that demonstrate our great culture.

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Steer Economic Development

Progressive thinking

Steer Economic Development is part of Steer, changing the way clients think about economic development strategy across places, sectors and markets.

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We are Steer

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.

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