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Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for it’s employees? Mott MacDonald is a global consultancy whose people do exactly that.
A member of the Rail Planning and Advisory team based in any of our main offices throughout the UK (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol, or London) the Economist / Planner will be integrated within a range of transport planning projects and assisting in driving these projects forward.
Rail Planning & Advisory is part of our growing Surface Transport team, and the team’s leadership is looking to develop Mott MacDonald’s rail, metro, and light rail offer across the country, including support for national and international projects.
A key addition to the continued development of Mott MacDonald’s market presence and the company’s development, the role requires some business and commercial experience, allied to strong technical skills.
You will be expected to support the team’s leadership in growing the business across the UK, assist in the development of the team’s client portfolio working with a range of rail industry and public sector clients, and contribute to the development of new rail markets, focused on planning and economics for emerging rail infrastructure and services.
You will also have opportunities to contribute to the company’s wider portfolio of UK rail and international projects.
Candidate specification
Required for the position of Rail Planner Economist
- Degree in a related discipline (or equivalent)
- MSc or further qualifications related to transport planning and/or economics are of benefit but not essential
- Successful candidate would be expected to be a member of a relevant professional organisation (such as IHT, ILT, TPS or ICE)
- Technically proficient professional with expertise in specialist field of activity around rail economics, planning, and demand modelling/forecasting
- Experienced in a commercial environment, business focused, and will be seeking to enhance career in a varied, dynamic, and challenging role in helping the team leaders grow the business
- Demonstrable skills in rail economics, rail planning, demand modelling/forecasting, rail operations, transport business cases, wider transport economics, transport policy & strategy
- Experience of industry standard processes such as PDFH, GRIP/PACE, TAG
- Professional, strong communication skills with both clients and colleagues, and good report writing abilities.
If you meet 80% or more of what we’re looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we need
About the business unit
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.How to app
To apply for this role, please complete our 15-minute application via our website. Our talent acquisition coordinators aim to provide feedback within 5 working days with the outcome of your application. More information about our application process can be found here. If you have any questions regarding your application or the role, please reach out to the dedicated recruiter listed who will be more than happy to help.
Mott MacDonald is Work180 accredited – which means we actively support and encourage women to join our work force!
Benefits we offer
- Pension matched up to 7%
- Life insurance
- An annual professional institution subscription
- Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive
- Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5
- Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies – for parents and care givers
- Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
- Flexible benefits that suit you, including cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans .
- The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes
