Description

We are looking for a skilled and dynamic Associate / Associate Director - Transport Modelling with a strong technical foundation, that has considerable previous experience in Strategic/ Microsimulation modelling but also has the ability and desire to build a team capable of delivering technical excellence. We would require the successful candidate to be the lead on various development modelling projects supported by the existing team. Being the lead, you will need to be comfortable managing and leading a team of modelling professionals working closely with other parts of the business. An excellent skill level and experience of using strategic software (SATURN/CUBE/EMME) and its associated modules is essential, with skills in other modelling packages (such as VISSIM and PARAMICS) being advantageous.

Responsibilities

Mandatory Skills

Technical Leadership:

- Develop approach to technical delivery in bids and projects.
- Specify resources for delivery, checking and approval of project deliverables
- Interface with UK Project Manager and Team Leaders to mobilise teams on projects
- Review and develop detailed task lists and delivery time scales required
- Review and develop time allocation by grade and by individual task
- Identify new technical domains for iCRC to enhance involvement and support Mobility services.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the modelling team.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive training program to enhance team skills and knowledge.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Review skills matrix and identify gaps within the team – work with leads to address on the training need
- Take ownership and regularly update skills / competency matrix.
- Coordinate trainings arrangement with UK counterparts and make sure staff get similar experience.
- Liaise with UK PMs and leads to seek constructive feedback at staff level/ project level and understand areas of improvement/ gaps in skillset.





Mentorship and Training:

Quality Assurance:

- Ensure all deliverables from the iCRC modelling team meet the highest standards of quality and accuracy.
- Implement robust quality control processes to identify and rectify errors promptly.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align modelling standards with organizational goals.
- Prepare and maintain detailed list of self-check expected from delivery team before it reaches the review / sign off.
- Work closely with UK counterparts about report requirements and standards by client / framework etc.,
- Identifying and setting up the requirements on the technical note preparing at key stages, which will meet the reporting standards
- Work towards ensuring that all projects with iCRC involvement strictly follow the WSP India BMS guidelines and policies.

Professional Development:

- Encourage and support team members in their journey towards professional chartership.
- Provide resources and opportunities for professional development and certification.
- Recognize and reward progress and achievements in professional growth.
- Work closely with MTG, identify list of tasks that could benefit from developing automated tools.
- Encourage innovation and development of current tools

Qualifications

- Understanding of UK Transport Guidelines and Principles
- Previous experience on UK projects will be highly desirable
- Experience of GIS packages – QGIS, ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS (knowledge of Python and the use of Model Builder);
- Previous experience and capability in programming, AGOL, Cloud Services, VBA, and/or BAT files, FME, Power platform and Power BI.

BGV:

- Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

- Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

📌 Associate/ Associate Director - Transport Modelling (Bengaluru)
🏢 Wsp
📍 Bengaluru