Senior Demand Modeller – Transportation Planner (UK Wide)
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Shape the Future of Transport Modelling with Jacobs: Jacobs has cultivated a thriving and ambitious pipeline of transport modelling projects, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced demand modeller to make a meaningful impact. By joining our team, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high‑profile work for clients such as Heathrow Airport Ltd, the National Transport Authority in Ireland, Transport for the North, Transport for London, and a range of Local & Combined Authorities and Middle East partners.
Key Responsibilities
* Contribute to the development and application of advanced demand modelling components using tools like VISUM, EMME, CUBE, and Bentley’s OpenPaths.
* Help shape strategic transport solutions, influence infrastructure investment decisions, and improve mobility for communities across the UK and internationally.
* Expand your skills into public transport modelling, cycling assignment, and airport surface access models.
* Be at the forefront of innovation in transport analytics, pioneering disaggregate (agent‑based) modelling methods.
* Drive innovation and shape the future of our demand and public transport modelling capabilities, bringing fresh perspectives and driving innovation.
Key Qualifications
* A numerate degree (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Programming, or Data). Other degrees are welcome if you have strong quantitative skills.
* Experience in trip generation, variable (Transport) demand modelling, and multi‑modal forecasting using software such as VISUM, CUBE, EMME, OpenPaths, ALOGIT, or bespoke tools. Scripting skills are highly valued.
* Strong data analysis capabilities. Familiarity with Excel, Access/SQL, Python, or R is desirable.
* Experience in public transport modelling (CUBE, EMME, VISUM) is a plus.
* A proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve complex problems.
* A commitment to delivering high‑quality technical work.
Benefits
* Up to 10% pension
* 24 days (+10 days bought) holidays
* Free medical and income protection insurance
As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.
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