Transport Modeller | Hybrid, Data-Driven Planning

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

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