Consultant or Senior Consultant Transport Modeller

Stantec; Southampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Consultant or Senior Consultant Transport Modeller to join the UK Transport Modelling team. You will deliver technical modelling tasks for diverse clients and develop robust VISSIM microsimulation studies across public and private sectors.

You will calibrate and validate models, work with signal timing data and contribute to project appraisals, business cases and transport strategies while mentoring junior modellers in a collaborative, hybrid-work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in a relevant field (Transport Planning, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Geography or Statistics).
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Practical experience developing, calibrating, validating or applying VISSIM models.
• Knowledge of strategic transport modelling, calibration, validation and forecasting.
• Experience delivering modelling projects for public and/or private sector clients.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills; able to explain technical findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical modelling tasks for a range of clients, supporting junior team members.
• Develop, calibrate, validate and apply VISSIM microsimulation transport models.
• Work with signal timing data and control strategies; assess junctions with LinSig, TRANSYT, UTC/SCOOT, MOVA or similar tools.
• Use modelling outputs to support project appraisal, scheme development and strategic decision-making.
• Undertake transport forecasting, scenario testing and option appraisal.
• Communicate modelling results through reports, presentations and client discussions.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Problem-solving

Report writing

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Mentoring juniors

CIHT/CILT membership

GIS

Excel

Python

Power BI

Data analytics

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Geography, Statistics or related

Tools

VISSIM

LinSig

TRANSYT

UTC/SCOOT

MOVA

VISUM

Job description

Help shape the future of transport across the UK and beyond.

At Stantec, our transport modelling team plays a key role in delivering some of the UK's most significant infrastructure, development and regeneration projects. From supporting major highway and public transport schemes to enabling sustainable growth and decarbonisation strategies, our work helps clients make informed decisions that improve connectivity, support communities and create lasting social value.

Stantec is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Consultant or Senior Consultant Transport Modeller to join our growing, nationally dispersed Transport Modelling team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You’ll join a well-established team, delivering exciting transport projects for a range of public and private sector clients. Our team combines expertise in strategic modelling, microsimulation, appraisal, business case development, data analytics and digital innovation.

As part of a nationally dispersed team, you will work closely with transport planners, engineers and multidisciplinary teams across the UK to develop robust evidence that informs infrastructure investment, development planning and transport strategy in the UK and beyond.

We work across a range of specific transport modelling software products including; VISUM , SATURN, CUBE, EMME, Paramics, VISSIM, Aimsun, Python, GIS and Power BI , while continually exploring new approaches to data science, AI and emerging mobility analytics. For this opportunity, we are looking for a Consultant or Senior Consultant Transport Modeller with broad range of skills and with proven experience in traffic microsimulation using PTV VISSIM .

The appointment may be made at Consultant or Senior Consultant level, depending on the successful candidate’s experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering technical modelling tasks for a range of clients, supporting junior team members where appropriate.
• Developing, calibrating, validating and applying VISSIM microsimulation transport models
• Work with traffic signal information and control strategies, including the coding and assessment of signalised junctions. Experience with LinSig, TRANSYT, UTC/SCOOT, MOVA or similar tools will be valuable.
• Using modelling outputs to support project appraisal, scheme development and strategic decision-making.
• Undertaking transport forecasting, scenario testing and option appraisal to support transport and development projects.
• Communicating modelling results clearly through reports, presentations and client discussions.
• Preparing high-quality technical reports, presentations and client deliverables.
• Supporting the development of business cases, transport strategies and infrastructure investment studies.
• Keep up to date with current transport policy, guidance, client requirements and best practice in transport modelling and planning.
• Providing technical guidance, training and oversight to junior modellers.
• Contributing to project management activities, including programme delivery, fee proposals and client engagement.
• Supporting project management activities, including fee proposals, tenders, team coordination, budgets and invoicing.
• The role can be tailored to suit your experience and career aspirations, whether your passion lies in strategic modelling, microsimulation or the application of innovative digital approaches to transport planning.

YOUR IMPACT

Your work will directly influence multimillion-pound investment decisions and help shape sustainable transport systems across the UK. You’ll provide evidence that informs policy, improves communities and supports the transition to a lower-carbon future.

You’ll help clients understand complex transport challenges and make informed decisions about infrastructure, investment and transport strategies, contributing to better-connected and more sustainable communities.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for a highly numerate and analytical transport modeller with strong technical skills and an interest in developing their career within a leading multidisciplinary consultancy.

You will ideally have:

• A degree or higher-level qualification in Transport Planning, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Geography, Statistics or a related discipline.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Practical experience developing, calibrating, validating or applying VISSIM models.
• Strong knowledge of strategic transport modelling principles, including model calibration, validation and forecasting.
• Experience delivering modelling projects for public and/or private sector clients.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings clearly.
• Experience using Excel and GIS, with knowledge of Python, Power BI or data analytics tools considered advantageous.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience supporting junior colleagues and contributing to project delivery.
• Membership of, or progress towards, a relevant professional institution such as CIHT or CILT.

WHY JOIN US

Career:

Whether you join as a Consultant or Senior Consultant, you’ll have a clear route for progression. We actively support the development of future technical specialists, project managers and business leaders through structured development plans, mentoring and professional training.

Flexibility:

We trust our people to work in the way that allows them to perform at their best. We offer flexible and hybrid working, supporting collaboration, wellbeing and work-life balance.

Growth:

We are investing heavily in our UK transport modelling capability. This is an opportunity to join at a pivotal point in our growth, helping shape our technical offering, mentoring emerging talent and influencing the future direction of the team.

We put people first:

We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

We are driven to achieve:

Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.

We do what is right:

Industry-leading training and development, paid-for professional subscriptions and a professional progression plan supporting you towards chartership.

We are better together:

A supportive and collaborative team environment, alongside our Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network.

Great Benefits:

Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance, discounted gym membership and more.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] we will talk to you about how we can support you.