Position: Senior Planning/Modeller Consultant (Transport or Infrastructure) (Perm Contract)

Target: Senior Planning/Modelling Consultant with, A relevant degree (Class 2:1 or above) in a numerate discipline e.g. economics, mathematics, business, engineering, science or Operational Research

Rewards: £40K-£50K D.O.E + Benefits.

Location: London SE1

Timeline: Immediate interview and start.

My Client is a global business consulting firm with over 65 years of deep expertise in technical advisory, economic forecasting, and business consulting services. They have a proven success across the markets they serve. Their capabilities span transport (principally rail, other surface transport, and aviation), government services, infrastructure, and utilities.

They provide strategic and procurement advisory in all phases of the business life cycle, informed by our operational knowledge and deep functional expertise. By integrating both strategic and technical expertise we serve the "whole client" from the executive leadership to those who procure deliver projects and operations.

Driven by increasing demand for our services and an expanding portfolio of multi-million pound projects, they are seeking talented Consultants, early in their career, to join their vibrant team.

As a result of their high standards, there clients rely on them as trusted advisors to provide strategic guidance and business planning support as they seek to optimise their operations. They are regarded by financial institutions as one of the leading providers of buy and sell side technical advisory services across transport-related infrastructure transactions, and pursue these opportunities in line with the market.

They help their clients to succeed by solving their toughest problems. Consultants play a vital role in delivering these solutions, and need to display high levels of analytical rigour alongside tenacity, agility and organisational skills on a daily basis.

The successful candidate(s) will:

* Provide technical / analytical support to major projects and lead on small to medium-sized projects in areas such as: strategy development, due diligence, risk appraisal, project monitoring, demand, revenue and cost modelling, performance modelling, business case and economic appraisal;
* Work independently on defined tasks with minimal supervision and direction;
* Serve as project manager or technical lead on small to medium-sized projects, or elements of larger projects;
* Prepare technical reports for public and private sector clients;
* Provide technical supervision and guidance to staff;
* Attend client meetings and participate in the presentation of work;
* Pro-actively develop skills both on the job and from formal training and share knowledge with colleagues; and
* Assist in the preparation of bids and marketing.

Essential requirements for this role:

* A relevant degree (Class 2:1 or above) in a numerate discipline e.g. economics, mathematics, business, engineering, science or Operational Research;
* Prior experience of working in the development and use of business models; including demand and revenue forecasting, crowding modelling, feasibility studies, performance, business case and economic appraisal, construction and operating & maintenance costs;
* Excellent analytical skills;
* Be able to process large amounts of information quickly;
* Have good and concise reporting skills;
* Have an inquisitive mind;
* Some experience of producing high quality technical reports for public and/or private sector clients;
* Have experience in one or more related sectors (e.g. rail, aviation, ports and waterways, highways and toll roads, social infrastructure);
* Have a keen interest in the many disciplines of the sectors we serve with an eye for identifying synergies and future trends; and
* An ability to work effectively as part of a team and to share ideas and expertise with team members to support ongoing learning and improvement.

Desirable criteria:

* A post-graduate transport infrastructure related qualification or MBA;
* Experienced user of spreadsheets, including familiarity with modelling best practice;
* An awareness of and practical experience in one or multiple industry standards (e.g. design and build standards, maintenance standards, asset management standards, operational standards, contract standards);
* Some previous experience of leading technical workstreams or managing projects with a large technical component; and