Assistant Transport Modeller

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic modelling using Saturn or VISUM software.
• Understanding of supporting tools e.g. GIS, Excel VBA and Python.
• Detailed knowledge of UK transport planning and modeling guidelines.
• Understanding of software theories and limitations.
• Support the successful delivery of high quality projects on time and to budgets.
• Conduct required checks and reviews of iCRC team's analysis and designs.
• Understand the contract and scope of project deliverables.
• Coordinate with Senior Engineers and support graduates in the team.
• Research and review design options for both technical and economic impact.
• Support line manager in planning resource needs and escalate as required if there are resource or utilization concerns.
• Provide feedback to line manager on the team's performance and development requirements.
• In conjunction with line manager identify, assess and manage technical project risk.
• Support the company's approach to sustainability.
• Attend and contribute in team and project meetings.
• Complete accurate timesheets by set deadline.
• Feedback on all business development opportunities.

Key Competencies / Skills:

Mandatory skills:

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Commercial Acumen
• Technical Capability & Delivery
• Adaptability & Learning
• Work/resource planning and allocation
• Demonstrable report writing expertise