Graduate Transport Modeller - Immediate Start

City Science; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Graduate Transport Modeller to join their team in London or Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and strong analytical skills, with the opportunity to engage in impactful transport planning projects. Flexible working arrangements and a salary starting from £30,000 per annum are offered.

Benefits

Ongoing mentoring and training

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave

Membership of pension scheme

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with transport modelling principles and software beneficial.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and application of transport models.
• Assist in the analysis of transport and travel data.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree classification of 2.1 or above in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

Python

R

Transport modelling software (e.g. SATURN, VISUM)

GIS tools (e.g. QGIS, ArcGIS)

Job description

Location: Birmingham or London preferred. Remote First with flexible working arrangements.

Term: Permanent, Full Time

Grade/ Salary: Graduate - from £30,000 per annum

Closing date for applications: 10am Wednesday 1st September 2025

IMMEDIATE START REQUIRED

ABOUT THE ROLE

Due to a healthy pipeline of projects and opportunities, we are seeking a highly motivated Graduate Transport Modeller to join our growing transport modelling and appraisal team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate with a strong analytical background to apply their skills in real-world projects that impact transport planning and policy. You will work with experienced professionals to develop and run transport models, analyse data, appraise policies and schemes and support the delivery of evidence-based solutions for clients across the UK.

ABOUT US: CITY SCIENCE

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and application of transport models (strategic, micro, and/or meso-level).
• Support in the appraisal of transport schemes, policies and strategies.
• Assist in the analysis of transport and travel data to inform planning decisions.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations.
• Work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Engage with internal teams and external clients to support the delivery of projects on time and to budget.

Essential Requirements

• A degree classification of 2.1, or above, in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Geography, Data Science, or another related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with transport modelling principles and software would be beneficial (e.g. SATURN, VISUM, CUBE, EMME, Aimsun, or similar).
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, Python, or R.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Right to work in the UK and available to start immediately.

Desirable Skills

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience with GIS tools (e.g. QGIS, ArcGIS).
• Knowledge of UK transport planning policy and appraisal frameworks (e.g. TAG).
• Prior internship or project experience related to transport modelling, appraisal or data analysis beneficial.

FURTHER INFORMATION

We are building a team who are motivated by collaboration with the desire to solve problems for our customers. We want people to own their field of responsibility, take decisions, be proactive and have pride in everything they do. Our team of experts includes prize-winning consultants, experienced technologists and distinguished academics.

Rewards & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the consultancy business
• Opportunity for career progression
• Ongoing mentoring, training and support from senior professionals within the business (including towards professional chartership)
• Paid membership of a maximum of two institutions
• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave entitlement
• Membership of our group pension scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program

We are only accepting direct applications - no recruiters please.