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Liz - 
Principal Consultant

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Win and deliver projects
Technically and commercially manage projects

Typical day

Writing proposals
Running and analysing complex computer simulations
Spreadsheet analysis
Report writing and presentaions
Calculation of value for money

What do I enjoy about my job?

Improving the way a model works.
Providing clients with innovative solutions

Challenging aspects

Making complex models work within tight deadlines

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

It's partly academic based with evolving theory and has a good grounding in Maths

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

Problem solving
IT skills
Mathematical model knowledge
Analysis
Data collection and analysis

Training I receive as part of my job

Specific software training
Career advancement
Project management training


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

Started as a Graduate transport planner with Atkins after graduating, progressing to Senior Consultant

Where do I see myself in the future?

Eventually I will become a chartered Transport Planner


Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

Get some on the job experience if possible.
A transport planning Masters will give you a good basis.


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Last updated: 04 Apr 2013