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Degree Disciplines

Ideally you will be anticipating a minimum 2:1 or 2:2 first degree.  Or you may have completed your first degree and be studying for a Masters or PhD in a relevant subject. We look for a good mix of candidates and recruit from a range of disciplines that fit with our technical skills areas. These are outlined below:

  • Transport Planning
  • Traffic Engineering
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Numerate Sciences
  • Operational Research
  • Environmental Science
  • Civil Engineering
  • Transport Management
  • Computer Science
  • Urban and Regional Planning
  • GIS
  • Social Research
  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Business Studies
  • Business Administration

Key Competencies

Whilst academic achievements are important, they are not the only criteria used to assess your suitability for a role at MVA Consultancy. We have identified eight key competencies that we believe our graduates must have, or be able to develop, in order to succeed at MVA Consultancy. They are as follows:

Client Focus
Understand clients’ project objectives and wider business needs

Communication Skills
Share information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively

Personal Development
Apply and develop oneself with energy, enthusiasm and adaptability

Working Collaboratively and Developing Others
Collaborate effectively with others and assist them to develop to their full potential

Planning and Organisation
Plan and organise work to meet objectives

Identifying Solutions
Identify and describe issues which present themselves and devise appropriate solutions

Technical Experience
Develop the techniques and specialist skills required for the role

Commercial and Business Management
Learn to safeguard MVA Consultancy's commercial interests

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