Transport Analyst

Job summary

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 the 2024 cohort of graduates and post-graduates, as well as applications from persons with more experience.  

Duties and responsibilities

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, to 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.

Essential requirements

• A strong undergraduate level degree (2:1 or equivalent) in a discipline with a significant numerate content such as Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Mathematics, Economics, or another related field
• Knowledge of, or 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, for liaising with and reporting to project leaders, teams, and members/clients
• Good Excel / spreadsheet skills or the aptitude to learn such tools quickly to support the accurate and appropriate analysis and presentation of data
• Self-motivated with an ability to exercise initiative and work independently when necessary
• Good interpersonal and collaboration skills, including proven competence in working in project teams and interacting well with professionals at all levels
• Diligent, with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time effectively
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Discipline and regard for confidentiality and security at all times
• Must be willing and able to travel worldwide for short durations

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

Further information

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Lindsey Morse, Transport Strategy Centre, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at [email protected] .

Apply online via the above ‘Apply’ button.

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 [email protected] .

Closing date: 07 June 2024