Principal Demand Modeller - Transportation Planner (UK Wide)
Apply for the Principal Demand Modeller – Transportation Planner (UK Wide) role at Jacobs and help shape the future of transport modelling.
Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership – Guide the direction of our demand modelling and public transport analytics offering.
* Client Engagement – Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and influence decision‑making at the highest levels.
* Technical Excellence – Champion the development and application of cutting‑edge modelling techniques, including disaggregate and agent‑based methods.
* Team Development – Inspire and mentor a high‑performing team, fostering technical growth and leadership development.
* Innovation & Integration – Drive the integration of data science and transport modelling, leveraging tools such as Python, R, and statistical packages.
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 tools 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 contribution
* 24 days + 10 days bought holidays
* Free medical and income protection insurance
* Competitive compensation and benefits package
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