Pedestrian Modeller/Senior Pedestrian Modeller

One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, Mott MacDonald is a multisector consultancy providing engineering, management, and development services on projects in 150 countries and a global reach spanning six continents. With over 20,000 of the best people working on a diverse range of challenges, we are helping our clients deliver sustainable infrastructure and development solutions. We have a collegiate and collaborative culture that values equality and diversity, and we take proactive steps to create an inclusive workplace.

Our teams take an active part in international infrastructure projects, specializing in bridges, highways, geotechnics, railways, environment, tunnels, and foundations.

Job Location- Bangalore

We have a range of Pedestrian Modelling roles in our established team based in Bangalore. We provide consultancy services relating to pedestrian modelling and design. This includes building, running and reporting dynamic simulations using CAST, Legion, Viswalk and STEPS, as well as carrying out static analysis. You would be involved in a range of modelling projects working with teams across the globe. You will undertake technical roles in the development, application and updating of pedestrian models. You will form part of an international team and be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues in our wider division.

Responsibilities:

• Working on pedestrian modelling projects with a focus on spreadsheet based and microsimulation modelling.
• Project and task management on modelling projects to include survey programmes, model development, calibration, validation, demand forecasting and appraisal.
• Checking and approving model outputs for compliance with quality requirements and industry best practice and motivate others to do so as well.
• Training and mentoring other modelling resources to ensure project delivery and staff/team development.
• Liaising with clients and other project stakeholders.
• Technical responsibility to check and review the work of junior team members.
• Contribute to business development activities including proposal writing.
• Ensure all design work is carried out in accordance with Mott MacDonald's quality standard procedures.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay updated with industry trends and advancements in Transport planning.

As a member of our modelling team, you will be supported by experienced colleagues to deliver against applicable industry guidelines and standards. You will be integrated into our global business offering fantastic opportunities for your career to develop.

Candidate Specification:

The successful candidate will be committed to providing high quality, innovative solutions and advice to clients and have good report writing, communication and technical ability. You will be expected to have a background in transport planning or civil engineering or related disciplines and should have direct experience of applying pedestrian movement principles in a design or operational environment.

Qualification:

Degree qualified in Civil engineering/ Architecture (BE/B. Tech./ME/M. Tech.).

Essential skills and experience:

• Modelling software experience using Legion and Viswalk.
• Should have 4-9 years of experience.
• Proven experience working on modelling projects including task leadership.
• Skilled in the development of robust models to support decision-making.
• Experience in developing pedestrian models from first principles.
• Survey design, survey management and data analysis skills.
• Good command of Microsoft Office package.
• Strong interpersonal skills supporting collaborative working with colleagues.

Desirable competencies/skills:

• Project management experience including programme, commercial and financial management.
• A history of innovation and involvement in external professional activities.
• Some involvement in business development activities and understand the wider transport planning/engineering environment.
• Experience supporting junior team members in their career including transferring knowledge and applying pedestrian models.
• Membership of related professional organisation.
• Experience in working with teams in other parts of the worls.

 Job Profile:

As a Pedestrian modeller, you will be integrated within a range of pedestrian modelling projects and assisting in driving these projects to successful delivery. You will be a key addition to the team, contributing to the continued development of Mott MacDonald’s market presence and ongoing growth of the pedestrian modelling business across the UK. You may also contribute to the company’s wider portfolio of international projects.

Flexible working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• Agile working
• Critical illness and compassionate leave
• Paternity Leave
• Group term life insurance, and Group medical insurance coverage
• Career mobility options
• Short and Long-term global employment opportunities
• Global collaboration and knowledge sharing