Senior Transport Modeller (Cross-modal Modelling) Department for Transport Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 26th October 2025 Location: Birmingham, Leeds, London (Hybrid) Salary: National Salary: £44,241 London Salary: £48,581 - This role can also attract an allowance of up to £2,000 for eligible candidates. These are not guaranteed and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis at appointment stage. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Transport modelling has a vital role in the development of strategy, policy and informing investment decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity for the post holder to develop their career by gaining valuable experience of working on leading-edge transport models, as well as research of modelling issues, while applying their technical knowledge to steer the development of these models and the Department’s guidance. The main role of a Senior Transport Modeller in cross-modal modelling is to develop and use cross modal transport models, which may include those using the traditional 4-step, agent-based and activity-based methods. The role requires prior experience in the development or application of models using programming language in complex analyses. You will be implementing two scintillating subjects in one; transport modelling and programming language! A willingness to learn new programming languages (e.g. Python) and/or modelling techniques (e.g. activity-based modelling) is a must for this role. The main challenge for this role would be to implement alternative modelling methodologies, for example, agent-based and activity-based modelling, and to use these models to assess cross-modal strategies and policies. Top Responsibilities * Undertaking bespoke analysis to support the enhancement of modelling methods and wider DfT analytical needs. * Presenting and communicating complex data and analyses by creating visualisation (e.g. using GIS). * Advising on specific modelling issues both to DfT customers and the external transport modelling profession. * Working with policymakers involved in national schemes and strategies, where modelling and analysis provides a key input to transport business cases across the country. * Commissioning modelling and research from external consultants, project managing their work, assuring outputs, and ensuring requirements are met. * Overseeing and undertaking research work to deliver enhancements to the modelling methods recommended in the Department’s Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG). Benefits * Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here * 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave). * 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday. * Access to the staff discount portal. * Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc. * Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues. * 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff. * Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. About you You will need to demonstrate following experience: * Analytical experience in developing and applying models to solve complex problems, e.g. demand forecasting. * Experience of using programming language (e.g. Python) in undertaking complex analysis. * Experience in presenting and communicating complex data and analyses clearly and tactfully to a range of technical and non-technical audiences, using the creation of visualisation (e.g. demonstration of skills in using GIS tools) in an authoritative, informative and engaging manner. * Experience of effective project management, including managing complexity (e.g. prioritisation of tasks, working with incomplete data sets) and ensuring appropriate and proportionate quality assurance checks are implemented. How to Apply Read the full job description and apply at the Civil Service Jobs website using the link provided. This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 26th October 2025