Senior Transport Modeller | Uwch Fodelydd Trafnidiaeth

Trafnidiaeth Cymru Transport for Wales; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Transport Modeller to lead transformative transport projects in Wales. This role involves utilizing advanced modelling techniques and software to create impactful transport forecasts and analyses. You will maintain and operate regional transport models while supporting project managers with critical data insights. Join a forward-thinking team committed to sustainable travel solutions and make a significant difference in how communities move. If you have a passion for transport planning and a drive to innovate, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Employer pension

28 days holiday

4x death in service

Employee Assistance Programme

Free travel across the TfW Rail Network

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering transport modelling services to clients.
• Ability to work with transport-related datasets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead on transport modelling projects using specialist software.
• Prepare transport forecasts and method statements for projects.

Skills

Transport Modelling

Data Analysis

Project Management

Education

Degree in Transport Planning

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Mathematics

Tools

Visum

SATURN

Job description

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Senior Transport Modeller

Location: Pontypridd

Date Posted: 21/04/2025

Salary: Up to £45,000

Contractual Hours: 37.5

Basis: Full time

Region: South Wales

Package:

• Employer pension
• 28 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• 4x death in service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free travel across the TfW Rail Network
• Flexible benefits

Job description

Equal Opportunities

At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve.

Who we are

At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.

We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential.

Role responsibilities

• Lead on transport modelling projects and tasks, covering a wide range of modelling techniques and using specialist software (including Visum and SATURN).
• Maintain, update and operate the three Wales Regional Multi Model Transport Models.
• Support project managers by providing and interpreting transport modelling data and analyses.
• Prepare transport forecasts for WelTAG appraisals and other business cases.
• Prepare method statements and fee proposals for transport modelling aspects of projects.

Who we’re looking for

• Degree in transport planning, transport modelling, engineering, mathematics or similar subject.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering transport modelling services to clients.
• Experience of using Visum and/or SATURN software for strategic transport modelling.
• Experience of working with transport-related datasets.

Welsh Language Skills

The ability to speak/write Welsh is desirable but not essential.

Next steps

Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.

Transport for Wales is a disability leader. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process.

This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Note that you must hold the permanent right to work in the UK. We are not currently able to provide sponsorship.