WSP UK

Contact: Madelon Armstrong
Region: England - SE - Greater London
Location: London
Category: Transport Economics
Closes: 31 Jan 2020
Salary: Unspecified
More info:

Senior Transport Economist, London

Job Description

About the Role

As one of the world’s leading engineering, professional services and technical consultancy firms, at WSP, we’re passionate about the big questions. And big answers, naturally. For us that’s all about reaching beyond the expected to do work that’ll make a profound impact felt long into the future.We are seeking to recruit a Transport Economist to join our Economics & Appraisal team in London.

A typical week would include:

  • Identifying issues and researching evidence relevant for infrastructure or operational investment proposals
  • Analysing economic, social, financial, operational data
  • Developing spreadsheet models to assess the economic and financial performance of infrastructure or operational investment proposals  
  • Drafting business cases and client-focused reporting
  • Working with colleagues across the business in a range of disciplines

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you:

  • Experience in developing 5 Case business cases
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Comfortable taking on responsibility
  • Able to work flexibly and manage competing deadlines

About Us

What if we can?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including a 37.5 hour working week, 25 days annual leave, pension schemes, life assurance, personal accident cover and paid professional subscriptions, and some not so standard benefits as part of our flexible benefits scheme – so if you would like to hop on a new bike (cycle to work scheme) or thrill the family with your Lego building skills (Discount at Legoland Windsor) – WSP can help!

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Our VIBE (LGBT + employee network) and WiL (Women in Leadership) networks work with the business to help ensure we continue to promote the right environment to enable LGBT+ and female employees to reach their full potential, and to ensure we continue to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

A little about us:

Together, our people make up one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We’re dedicated to the communities where we live and work in the UK and propelled by international brainpower. Staying curious is what drives us. Looking at challenges from fresh angles helps us deliver future-ready solutions that break paradigms.

With around 7,900 talented people in 70+ offices across the UK, and 43,000 around the world, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

How to Apply

To Apply for this role, please click on the link below:

https://apply5.lumessetalentlink.com/apply-app/pages/application-form?jobId=PA4FK026203F3VBQB8N6GLOHN-25745 

 
 
 
 

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