Senior Demand Modeller – Transportation Planner (UK Wide)
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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. We turn abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Shape the Future of Transport Modelling with Jacobs.
Jacobs has cultivated an ambitious pipeline of transport‑modelling projects, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced demand modeller to make a meaningful impact. As a new team member, you’ll bring your expertise to a diverse portfolio of projects, contributing to the development and application of advanced demand‑modelling components using tools like VISUM, EMME, CUBE, and Bentley’s OpenPaths. Your insights will help shape strategic transport solutions, influence infrastructure investment decisions, and improve mobility for communities across the UK and internationally.
Beyond demand modelling, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills into public transport modelling, cycling assignment, and airport surface access models. We’re also pioneering disaggregate (agent‑based) modelling methods—offering you the chance to be at the forefront of innovation in transport analytics.
This role is designed to empower you. You’ll be central to the delivery of key workstreams, with clear pathways for growth—whether you aspire to lead projects or deepen your technical expertise. You’ll be supported by our Strategic Modelling & Data capability lead, ensuring exposure to a wide range of development opportunities.
You’ll also help shape the future of our demand and public transport modelling capabilities, bringing fresh perspectives and driving innovation. For the right candidates, we’re open to shaping multiple roles, including those that blend transport modelling with data science using Python, R, and other analytical tools.
We embrace flexible and hybrid working, and with offices across the UK, we welcome applicants from all locations. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a team that’s making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
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
* Many more benefits and a competitive compensation package
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