Senior Transport Modeller

Buro Happold; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is looking for a Senior Transport Modeller to work on innovative projects like the expansion of the All England Lawn Tennis Club and various international masterplans. You will develop transport models, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff while contributing to urban development and sustainable mobility solutions. The position offers hybrid working options, significant professional development opportunities, and a commitment to inclusivity and wellbeing.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Attractive salary

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Enhanced parenthood leave

Continuous development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in urban or transport planning/design and data analysis.
• Ability to present complex concepts clearly.
• Experience working as part of a project‑based team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and calibrate strategic transport models using VISUM.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on masterplanning projects.
• Draft clear technical reports for discussions with stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues in professional development.

Skills

Transport data analysis

Urban planning/design

Strong communication skills

Innovative mindset

Tools

VISUM

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

EMME

SIDRA

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Transport Modeller to work on a diverse range of projects, from strategic city‑level masterplanning to development‑scale transport assessments. You will play a key role in delivering innovative solutions for urban development, infrastructure planning, and sustainable mobility. Our team works on exciting projects worldwide, including:

• Expansion of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (Wimbledon)
• Mixed‑use masterplan for Praderas, Chile
• King Salman Park, Riyadh, KSA
• Al Ula Regional Framework Plan, KSA

With a strong pipeline of work, we are expanding our capabilities and looking for talented professionals to join us.

Responsibilities

• Develop and calibrate strategic transport models using VISUM and other modelling tools.
• Analyse transport data and prepare scenario forecasts to support planning decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on masterplanning and transport strategy projects.
• Draft clear technical reports and presentations for leading discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute creative ideas to shape future mobility and sustainable transport solutions.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and fostering professional development within the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in urban or transport planning/design, transport data analysis, and VISUM strategic simulation modelling.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts clearly.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Innovative mindset and ability to challenge conventional thinking.
• Experience working as part of a project‑based team.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of EMME, SIDRA, GIS and AutoCAD.
• Experience in masterplanning and integrated design strategies.
• Understanding of development planning principles.
• Exposure to international projects and flexibility to travel.

The chance to take on a leadership role in a growing team, working alongside various environmental and engineering disciplines on some of the most significant projects in the UK and Overseas.

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other's differences is key, we want employees to feel they don't have to mask elements of their identity to thrive. We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Attractive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements
• Generous company pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
• Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts
• Enhanced parenthood leave policies
• A strong commitment to continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
• A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities
• An opportunity to support your local community and those in society that are most in need, wherever they are located in the world through our Share Our Skills (SOS) programme
• A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring
• An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won't be far from exceptional.