Transport Modeller / Assistant Transport Modeller

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

WSP My Hour

Flexible working

Extra leave

Holiday entitlement

Diversity & Inclusion

Thrive programme

Virtual GP

Gymflex

Menopause support

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Transport Modeller or Assistant Transport Modeller to join our Transport & Mobility team. This role can be based from Bristol or Cardiff, with hybrid working combining in-office and home working.

You will develop transport models for public and private sector projects, delivering evidence-led insights to influence planning decisions across the UK. You'll work with cross-disciplinary teams, apply modelling techniques, and grow your career within a leading

Qualifications

• Some experience in developing transport models, including calibration, validation and testing.
• Some experience in at least one modelling package such as VISUM, SATURN, EMME or similar
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of UK transport policy, appraisal, and transport modelling guidance e.g.
• DfT Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in Python or other programming languages such as R, Java or C++
• Experience in GIS
• The ability to communicate technical outputs to non-technical audiences
• A collaborative approach with the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Developing and applying transport models, including model building, calibration, validation and forecasting
• Supporting or leading projects encompassing transport strategies, business cases, and demand forecasting
• Analysing and interpreting complex datasets to produce meaningful insights and recommendations
• Preparing technical reports, presentations and client deliverables
• Scoping modelling requirements and defining appropriate methodologies
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across planning, engineering and environmental services
• Supporting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the transport modelling community
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders to explain modelling outputs in a clear, accessible way

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Tools

VISUM

SATURN

EMME

Python

R

Java

C++

GIS

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

About Your Role

WSP’s Transport & Mobility team is growing, and we are now looking for a Transport Modeller or Assistant Transport Modeller to join our team. This role can be based from either our Bristol or Cardiff offices, with our approach to hybrid working allowing for a mix of in-office and home working.

You will join one of the UK’s leading transport planning and transport modelling consultancies, working at the forefront of delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure and development projects.

As a Transport Modeller/Engineer, you will play a key role in developing innovative, evidence-led transport solutions that influence how people move, live and connect across the UK.

The role presents an excellent opportunity to progress your career and work within a successful team of transport modelling professionals, with established transport models, complemented by a wide range of regionally, nationally and internationally based transport planning and modelling projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll work across a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects, applying advanced transport modelling techniques to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and applying transport models, including model building, calibration, validation and forecasting
• Supporting or leading projects encompassing transport strategies, business cases, and demand forecasting
• Analysing and interpreting complex datasets to produce meaningful insights and recommendations
• Preparing technical reports, presentations and client deliverables
• Scoping modelling requirements and defining appropriate methodologies
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across planning, engineering and environmental services
• Supporting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the transport modelling community
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders to explain modelling outputs in a clear, accessible way

We'd Love To Hear From You If You Have a Passion For Transport Modelling And a Strong Analytical Mindset.

Ideally, You Will Bring

• Some experience in developing transport models, including calibration, validation and testing.
• Some experience in at least one modelling package such as VISUM, SATURN, EMME or similar
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of UK transport policy, appraisal, and transport modelling guidance e.g.
• Department for Transport (DfT) Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in Python or other programming languages such as R, Java or C++
• Experience in GIS
• The ability to communicate technical outputs to non-technical audiences
• A collaborative approach with the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team.

Your Team

We undertake a wide range of transport planning and modelling technical work for our clients, as well as having an extensive portfolio of multi-disciplinary and cross-sector services, including active travel solutions; public transport network planning; scheme development and appraisal; business case development and Government funding applications for all types of transport schemes.

Our clients include Local Authorities, National Government Organisations and organisations in the private sector. This provides our staff with the opportunity to work in a range of roles, across multiple disciplines, and realise their career aspirations, whatever they may be.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 80,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
• Part-time and flexible working arrangements.
• Option to purchase additional leave.
• Ability to use your bank holiday entitlement.
• We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
• We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
• Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most.
• You can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program.
• We also provide a comprehensive menopause support package.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.