Data AnalyticsEconomic AppraisalEconomicsInfrastructure AdvisoryPolicy Analysis
Useful technologies
ExcelPower BIPythonRSQL
Required qualifications
Field of studyEconometrics, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Planning, Public Policy, Statistics (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Preferred qualifications
Field of studyApplied Economics, Data Analytics, Economics, Infrastructure, Public Policy, Transport Planning (or related)
Study levelMaster's
Original posting
Responsibilities
Lead defined economic and data analytics workstreams across projects, ensuring outputs are delivered to agreed scope, quality standards and timelines.
Apply economic appraisal, policy assessment, cost-benefit analysis, demand and market analysis, and related analytical techniques to support advisory assignments.
Analyse complex datasets using Excel, Python and other relevant tools to generate clear, evidence-based insights.
Translate technical analysis into concise, client-ready reports, presentations, dashboards and recommendations.
Interpret client requirements and work with project managers and technical leads to ensure deliverables respond to the brief and intended outcomes.
Contribute to workshops, technical discussions and client interactions as required, bringing a clear point of view supported by evidence.
Support proposal development, including methodology, technical approach, resourcing assumptions and relevant written content.
Apply, or rapidly develop familiarity with, relevant Australian government and industry appraisal frameworks, including NSW Treasury and Transport for NSW guidance where applicable.
Review own work rigorously, participate in peer reviews and ensure outputs meet WSP quality, commercial and risk management expectations.
Provide guidance to junior colleagues, share technical knowledge and contribute to building economic and analytical capability within the India team.
Comply with WSP policies, including SHEQ, information security, ethics and professional conduct requirements.
Typically, 3–6 years’ experience in economics, infrastructure advisory, data analytics, policy analysis, transport economics, urban economics, public sector advisory or management consulting.
Demonstrated ability to deliver project components with increasing autonomy, including structuring analysis, managing inputs, checking outputs and escalating risks when required.
Strong quantitative and analytical capability, including experience working with large, complex datasets and drawing practical insights from imperfect information.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Python, Power BI, R, SQL or other analytical and visualisation tools would be advantageous.
Experience preparing written reports, presentations, charts, tables and other client-facing material for technical and non-technical audiences.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain analytical findings, implications and uncertainties in plain language.
Experience contributing to proposals, business cases, options analysis, economic appraisals, policy assessments or infrastructure advisory assignments.
Ability to work effectively with geographically distributed teams and adapt to Australian client, project and governance requirements.
Commercial awareness, professional judgement and ownership mindset appropriate for a senior consultant-level role.
Constructive, coachable and collaborative working style, with the maturity to seek feedback, act on it and support others.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Public Policy, Finance, Planning, Engineering, Mathematics or a related analytical discipline.
Postgraduate qualification in Economics, Applied Economics, Data Analytics, Public Policy, Infrastructure, Transport Planning or a related field is desirable.
Professional training or certification in data analytics, economic appraisal, business case development or infrastructure advisory would be advantageous.
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”.
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