Imperial College London: Transport Strategy Centre, Centre for Transport Studies

About the role

An opportunity has arisen for a Transport Analyst to join the Transport Strategy Centre (TSC) at Imperial College London.  

The successful applicants will join a globally recognised applied research and consultancy group, focused on public transport. The TSC works with over 130 providers of public transport globally. We are a growing, multidisciplinary team combining people from industry, consultancy and academic backgrounds. We would welcome applications from recent graduates and post-graduates, as well as applications from persons with more experience.  

What you would be doing

You will play a critical role in the TSC’s mission of helping to improve public transport worldwide.  The position will include compiling, analysing and synthesising qualitative and quantitative information from public transport providers globally. You will draw meaningful insights into performance, industry trends and practice using unique datasets, working directly with industry partners.

You will gain a strong understanding of public transport operations, planning, economics and policy.

What we are looking for

• A strong undergraduate degree (2:1 or equivalent) in a discipline with a significant numerate content such as Civil Engineering, Urban/Transportation Planning, Geography, Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Data Science or another related field.
• Knowledge of, or a strong interest in, the policies, practices, operations and planning/economics of public transport.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to interpret data and draw meaningful insights from information and datasets
• Good Excel / spreadsheet skills or the aptitude to learn such tools quickly to support the accurate and appropriate analysis and presentation of data
• Good interpersonal and collaboration abilities, including competence in working in teams and interacting well with professionals at all levels
• Diligent, with excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated with an ability to exercise initiative and work independently when necessary
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Willing and able to travel worldwide for short durations of not usually more than 10 days.

The full list of requirements can be found in the Job Description.

What we can offer you

• Professional development opportunities, including publishing in leading journals, presenting at international conferences, and shaping industry standards
• Access to a sector-leading salary and benefits package, extensive training programs, and career development resources to support your professional goals
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)

Further information

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Lindsey Morse, Transport Strategy Centre, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at l.morse@imperial.ac.uk

Our preferred method of application is online via our website. Please click ‘apply’ below or go to https://www.imperial.ac.uk/job-applicants/ and search using reference number ENG03517

Further information about the post is available in the job description.

Any queries regarding the application or interview process should be directed to Alexandra Williams at alexandra.williams@imperial.ac.uk

Closing Date: 06 June 2025

[May 2025]

Available documents

• download: Employee Benefits Booklet.pdf
• download: Transport Analyst Job Description.pdf