Strategic Research & Data Consultant

AECOM; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

AECOM UK’s Strategic Consultancy Team seeks a proactive researcher to support qualitative and quantitative studies, data analysis and dashboard development for infrastructure projects. You will help translate knowledge into policy and practical guidance with multidisciplinary teams across the firm.

You will contribute to literature reviews, stakeholder engagements and innovative approaches including AI applications, while developing technical reports and client deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific discipline with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above.
• Master’s degree or PhD in a related field would be an advantage.
• Ability to demonstrate a good technical understanding of research and data analysis.
• Willing and able to work towards chartership with the relevant professional institution.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI.
• Ability to source, review, collate and analyse information and interpret results.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients, both verbally and in writing, with the confidence to engage with a variety of people and discuss technical issues.
• Ability to take ownership of project tasks, with direction from the Project Manager.
• Enthusiastic, hard-working, with ambition, tenacity and drive.
• Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the wider team.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, while demonstrating initiative and focus.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for innovation and developing new and improved ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of qualitative and quantitative research and analysis.
• Data analysis and dashboard development.
• Analysing transport, road safety, asset and other infrastructure-related data to identify trends and inform recommendations.
• Supporting the development of technical reports, strategies, guidance, standards and client deliverables.
• Undertaking literature reviews, research and evidence gathering to support project objectives.
• Contributing to stakeholder engagement, workshops, interviews and consultations.
• Supporting the development and evaluation of innovative approaches, including technology and AI applications.
• Assisting with trials, studies and research projects, including driving simulator and road user behaviour research.
• Supporting highway asset management, maintenance and operational studies, including lifecycle planning and whole-life costing.
• Presenting findings and recommendations clearly to project teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across AECOM and supporting the delivery of projects to agreed timescales, quality standards and budgets.

Skills

Data analysis

Client communication

Project ownership

Teamwork

Initiative

Chartership readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific discipline

Master’s degree or PhD in related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

MS Office

Job description

AECOM UK’s Strategic Consultancy Team seeks a proactive researcher to support qualitative and quantitative studies, data analysis and dashboard development for infrastructure projects. You will help translate knowledge into policy and practical guidance with multidisciplinary teams across the firm.

You will contribute to literature reviews, stakeholder engagements and innovative approaches including AI applications, while developing technical reports and client deliverables.