Professional Services Consultant

Location: Hybrid / Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Job type:

Permanent / Full-Time

Sector and subsector: Engineering | Civil

Salary: Competitive Salary

TRL India (subsidiary of UK based TRL Limited) is seeking an experienced professional with post graduate qualifications in Transportation Engineering to join our expanding team of engineers, scientists, and transport specialists. You will play a pivotal role in delivering and supporting cutting-edge projects in road asset management space, including supporting development and implementation of asset management technologies in India and international markets.

This role will support business development efforts, lead technical delivery, and engage closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality outputs tailored to client needs.

1 Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of RAMS implementation projects in India and overseas.
• Support business development (BD) activities including client engagement, opportunity tracking, and pre-bid strategy.
• Develop and write technical proposals for RAMS-related assignments, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Configure and implement TRL's road asset management system, and ensure it aligns with client requirements and local contexts.
• Guide product development teams by translating domain knowledge and customer needs into system features.
• Develop and review road maintenance strategies using HDM-4 or other analytical tools.
• Provide capacity-building support through technical training sessions, workshops, and client handholding.
• Contribute to the preparation of manuals, technical documentation, and project reports for asset management systems.

2 Required Qualifications and Experience

• Post graduate degree in Civil (Pavement/Transportation/Infrastructure) Engineering or Equivalent, preferably from a reputed institution (IITs/NITs or equivalent).
• 7 to 8 years of demonstrable experience in the transport or infrastructure sector, especially related to road assets/ pavement management.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, technical proposal writing, and tendering for international funding agencies (World Bank, ADB, etc.).
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.

3 Desirable Skills and Attributes

• Strong analytical and systems thinking capabilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel (advanced), PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with clients or teams across diverse cultural and geographic contexts.

About TRL

Transport Research Laboratory (TRL Group) is a global leader in transport research, consultancy, and software solutions, with a legacy dating back to 1933. Today, TRL operates as a privately owned company, delivering world-class expertise to governments, development banks, and industry clients in over 145 countries.

Through TRL Software, we transform decades of transport research into powerful digital tools such as iMAAP, iROADS, Junctions, TRANSYT, and SCOOT 7, which are trusted worldwide to improve road safety, road asset management, traffic flow and sustainability.

TRL India brings this global capability to South Asia, working with governments, multilateral agencies, and industry partners to deliver safer, smarter, and more resilient transport systems. From large-scale World Bank and ADB–funded road safety and asset management projects to cutting-edge ITS and capacity-building initiatives, TRL India applies global best practice with deep local knowledge.

Joining TRL India means being part of a global network that is shaping the future of mobility and creating real impact on people's lives and the environment.