Transport Modeller

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading transportation planning and highway infrastructure consultancies. Established over 30 years ago, the business now has nearly 80 professionals working across six major UK cities, including Leeds, Chelmsford, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Bristol and Manchester.

The team delivers the full spectrum of transportation planning and highway infrastructure consultancy services, supporting both private and public sector clients nationwide. With a strong reputation for quality, collaboration and technical expertise, this is an excellent environment for ambitious professionals looking to grow their career in transport and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and apply strategic and local transport models using industry-standard software (e.g. SATURN, VISUM, CUBE, EMME, VISSIM, Aimsun).
• Analyse transport and travel demand data, including traffic counts, surveys, and GPS/mobile datasets.
• Prepare forecasts and scenario tests to evaluate the performance of proposed schemes or policies.
• Contribute to business cases, appraisal reports, and technical documentation for clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines (planning, engineering, environmental) to provide integrated solutions.
• Support the development of innovative modelling techniques, automation tools, and data visualisation approaches.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, presenting findings in a clear and compelling way.

About You

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Geography, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience in transport modelling and appraisal, with practical knowledge of one or more modelling platforms (e.g. SATURN, VISUM, CUBE, EMME, VISSIM, Aimsun).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Python, R, GIS).
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• [Optional: Membership or working towards membership of a relevant professional body (CIHT, TPS, ICE, etc.)].