Senior Consultant - Strategic Transport Modelling

at  SYSTRA

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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.
Context:
We have a new opportunity for an experienced Senior Consultant – Transport Modelling to join our growing Strategic Modelling team, based in our Dublin office with the flexibility of hybrid working. The successful candidate will join a high performing Transport Planning and Modelling team providing strong technical guidance to both existing and new clients across Ireland. The Senior Consultant will focus on developing strategic highway, public transport and/or multi-modal models. With the support of the Modelling and Appraisal, Public Transport and Transport Planning teams in across the UK and Ireland, you will play a key role in delivering/managing projects.
Missions/Main Duties:

Supporting the management and delivery of Data, Modelling and Analytics projects in Ireland. Becoming a technical expert in the application of the National Transport Authority Regional Transport Modelling system including the setting up and running of modelling scenarios and the extraction, processing and presentation of modelling results to clients and stakeholders.

• Act as a technical lead on small/medium projects
• Execute tasks to quality, time and budget
• Specify information requirements directly to the client
• Identify the information needed to deliver tasks
• Review the accuracy of Assistant consultants’ analysis
• Stakeholder, client and cross functional relationship management
• Demonstrate thoroughness and judgement in analysing information and presenting conclusions
• Demonstrate intermediate proficiency in the application of a broad range of methods, techniques and tools
• Take responsibility for defined sections of SYSTRA reports. Ensuring successful project delivery to time, cost, quality and other contractual requirements.
• Working with clients to understand ultimate objectives and desired outcomes for each project

Profile/Skills:

• Qualitative & quantitative research skills
• Working with complex datasets
• Transport or mathematical modelling experience
• Experience using any one or more of Cube, SATURN, Aimsun, Paramics, Vissum, Vissim, EMME
• Experience with the NTA RMS
• Computer skills including some of the following:
• AutoCAD design
• Spreadsheets
• Databases
• Programming / coding
• Statistical analysis
• Being a team player and contributing to projects in other sectors as required (Transport Planning, Rail consultancy, development planning etc)

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Why SYSTRA?
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.
Flexibility
Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer 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. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.
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. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.
Wellbeing
It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA 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.
Apply and find out more about how Systra can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email: reasonableadjustments@systra.com where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.
As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role – you could still be just what we are looking for

Please refer the Job description for details