Traffic Modeller - Senior Consultant / Principal Consultant

Steer; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport consultancy in Hemel Hempstead is looking for a Traffic Modeller to join their team. In this role, you will lead the development of microsimulation and traffic models, work closely with clients, and support various high-profile projects. The ideal candidate should have experience with microsimulation software (LinSig, Vissim), strong analytical skills, and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for personal growth and development.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with microsimulation software is crucial.
• You will collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams to solve complex problems.
• A working knowledge of modelling standards is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of microsimulation and traffic models.
• Provide technical expertise to clients and team members.
• Prepare and present reports and proposals.
• Manage project budgets and control financial aspects.

Skills

Experience with LinSig and Vissim

Analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of traffic modelling standards

Education

Relevant academic qualifications or professional experience

Job description

Overview

Steer’s Feasibility Design practice is seeking to expand our successful traffic modelling offer through recruitment of a modeller to join our London-based team to deliver a broad portfolio of projects.

The traffic modelling role will primarily involve leading the development microsimulation and local traffic models, providing technical expertise and advice to clients and colleagues and contributing to the future growth of the business. Our workload and company ethos allow you to forge your career in the direction that best suits you. We will support your growth and development in modelling / analysis or both depending on your preferences. We will provide you with both the opportunities and a personal supervisor and technical guidance to help your career flourish.

Our Feasibility Design team work together to help clients deliver some of the highest profile transport and development projects in the UK and overseas. This includes supporting clients to deliver multi-modal highway schemes in relation to projects as diverse as Liveable Neighbourhoods, Wembley Stadium event cap mitigation, Canary Wharf development and active travel and bus corridors across London and Manchester.

The models you produce will feed into the development of sustainable, multi-modal highways solutions and so an awareness of such design considerations would also be an advantage. You will have the opportunity to support a range of projects such as bus priority and cycle improvement schemes which will range from feasibility to detailed design stages. You will also support the team by providing analysis relating to operation of mixed use developments on aspects as wide ranging as pedestrian comfort levels, servicing capacity and traffic management requirements.

Requirements

Experience / skills required :

You will work as part of a team providing solutions to both private and public sector clients. This position requires an enthusiastic, hard-working person, who wants to be part of our growing, dynamic team and in this role, you will be required to :

• Demonstrate a strong level of experience with LinSig and Vissim (or other microsimulation software)


• Experience of TfL’s Model Audit Process would be beneficial


• Lead the analysis of multi-modal modelling assessments with support from the wider design team.


• Have a working knowledge of traffic modelling standards and guidance.


• Manage sub-consultants and support staff assigned on a project basis as required.


• Take responsibility to deliver key tasks on a range of projects.


• Prepare and present reports, proposals, briefing notes and design reports.


• Manage project budgets exercising effective financial and budgetary control.


• Take part in training to develop both your technical and consultancy skills.

To be successful in the role, you will :

• Be comfortable working in multi-disciplinary teams and provide positive contributions in resolving complex design problems.


• Take responsibility for key tasks and workstreams.


• Demonstrate strong analytical skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Hold relevant academic qualifications or professional experience.

Benefits

Why join us

We believe in empowering our people and giving them the opportunities to shine. As an employee-owned company means that our team are dedicated and passionate about what they do, and that’s the reason why we are at the forefront of our industry.

Steer has 5 offices in the UK : London, Leeds, Hemel Hempstead, Manchester and Birmingham.

Steer is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all candidates regardless of race, color, ancestry, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Any other human expressions and experiences not mentioned here are equally welcome. If you require an accommodation, now or throughout your employment, please let us know.

• We offer a competitive benefits package including :


• Private medical insurance and health screening


• Life assurance and group income protection


• Company pension scheme


• EAP and mental health first aiders


• 25 days annual leave and ability to buy and sell annual leave days


• Season Ticket Loan / Cycle to Work


• Group Share Incentive Plan


• Up to 5 days for volunteering activities


• Discretionary bonus scheme based on annual compensation (dependent upon individual and company performance).

Compensation

Steer is committed to ensuring that all its employees are compensated a fair, liveable wage. All initial compensation, regardless of location, may be subject to change as skills, abilities, internal equity and geographic location are taken into account.

In addition to base salary, all employees will be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus. Please review the benefits section for more information on total reward.

Steer reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional compensation.

Work Environment

All Steer employees seeking a full-time opportunity are encouraged to spend 60% of their time either in the office or on-site with clients. An employee’s typical work week consists of 37.5 hours (Hours, expectations, and exemption status will be adjusted for any applicant seeking a part-time opportunity.)

We understand that some may be dissuaded to apply based off their compatibility with the job description. That being said, we understand that not everyone is a perfect match on paper and encourage anyone to apply regardless of how much their work experience directly relates to the job description.

Part-time and flexible working applications will be considered.

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