Principal Consultant (Strategic Modelling)

Systra; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA in Manchester seeks a Principal Consultant to lead data, modelling and analytics projects across the UK & Ireland. You will guide modelling work, manage client expectations, and oversee cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results.

The role emphasises strategic modelling, collaboration with clients, and developing innovative modelling approaches within a hybrid working setup.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex datasets and transport modelling.
• Experience in Strategic Modelling (Demand/Public Transport).
• Proficiency in Python and other coding languages.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead on small/medium projects
• Execute tasks to quality, time and budget
• Specify information requirements directly to the client
• Identify information needed to deliver tasks
• Review the accuracy of junior staff's analysis
• Stakeholder, client and cross-functional relationship management
• Take responsibility for defined sections of SYSTRA reports; ensure delivery to time, cost and quality

Skills

Python

Cube

VISUM

EMME

AutoCAD

Spreadsheets

Databases

Statistical analysis

Team player

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

up and running of modelling scenarios and the extraction, processing and presentation of modelling results to clients and stakeholders.

Missions/Main Duties

Act as a technical lead on small/medium projects
Execute tasks to quality, time and budget
Specify information requirements directly to the client
Identify the information needed to deliver tasks
Review the accuracy of junior staff's analysis
Stakeholder, client and cross functional relationship management
Demonstrate thoroughness and judgement in analysing information and presenting conclusions
Demonstrate intermediate proficiency in the application of a broad range of methods, techniques and tools
Take responsibility for defined sections of SYSTRA reports. Ensuring successful project delivery to time, cost, quality and other contractual requirements.

Profile/Skills

Working with complex datasets Transport or mathematical modelling experience Experience in Strategic Modelling (Demand/Public Transport) Proficiency in at least one of
Cube, VISUM, EMME Experience in Python and other coding languages, including development using defined best practice Computer skills including some of the following: AutoCAD design Spreadsheets Databases Programming / coding Statistical analysis Being a team player and contributing to projects in other sectors as required (Transport Planning, Rail consultancy, development planning etc) Working with clients to understand ultimate objectives and desired outcomes for each project

We Are Particularly Interested In Candidates Who Are Excited By The Future Of Modelling And Can Bring Fresh Thinking To Established Challenges. Experience In One Or More Of The Following Would Be Highly Valued Activity-based model design and implementation. Discrete choice modelling or advanced behavioural modelling methods. Integration of traditional model structures with emerging mobility data sources. Model automation, reproducibility, and modern analytical workflows. Innovation in modelling practice, including uncertainty analysis and model transparency.

Workplace Type

Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr

Around the world, SYSTRA's specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design. Context We're looking for a Principal Consultant to grow our Data, Modelling and Analytics Team. Supporting the management and delivery Strrategic Modelling projects in UK and Ireland. Becoming a technical expert in the development and application of Strategic Modelling systems including the setting