Senior Engineer - Transport Economist

Job Description

Role Summary An experienced Transport Economist is required to join our established Mobility Planning team which serves the UK public sector markets. The UK Mobility team offers clients a wide range of multi-disciplinary services including business case development, transport modelling, site appraisals, transport assessments, master planning, public transport studies and public consultation. Within the Mobility team we have a dedicated Business Case Advisory specialism, with members of this team based across offices in the UK and in Noida and Bengaluru. This team is focused on the development of transport business cases to support investment decisions. The appointed candidate will be involved in some of the most high-profile and exciting infrastructure projects in the UK which require business cases to secure funding spanning across the Major Road Network, active travel, rail and public transport projects. The candidate will play both a support and delivery role, focused on providing relevant analytical techniques in the transport planning field with a focus on transport economic and social appraisal and business case advice. There will also be opportunities to work with Transport Economists across WSP UK offices on advisory services which include demand, market and economic analysis and forecasting, appraisal of transport strategies, plans and schemes. The successful candidate would be expected to expand their role in the future to include management of projects and development / training of staff in Noida / Bengaluru to grow the capability. The role presents an excellent opportunity to progress your career and work within a successful team whilst at the same time growing the capability in the Noida / Bengaluru offices. Responsibilities Undertaking and managing delivery of the appraisal of transport schemes to feed into the business case; Training and Mentoring of junior staff on transport appraisal techniques, business case development and application of basic concepts while on the job; Quality checks of data and outputs; Research and review design options to be used in the business case/appraisal; Support Project Managers for on time completion of tasks and to WSP s expected standards; Take ownership of tasks assigned and search for solutions where required; Leading development of tools and processes; Involvement in the financial / commercial management of projects; Support seniors in maintaining contact with different UK offices; Enthusiasm to grow self and dedication towards working independently / with minimal guidance where required; Ensure that Health Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies; Clear communication (verbal and written) with colleagues in India and the UK on all matters - project related technical communication and day-to-day matters; Work within project constraints; such as time, budget and resource; Attend and contribute in team and project meetings; Submission of complete and accurate timesheets by set deadline; and Reporting progress and output quality, as well as developing business improvement initiatives.