We are looking to expand our Transport Modelling team in our Birmingham, Manchester or Wakefield offices
About the role
As a Principal Transport Modeller, you will play a key role in leading the development and delivery of transport modelling projects. You will use your expertise to support evidence-based decision-making on major schemes, influence policy and strategy, and guide the technical direction of our modelling capability. You will also mentor colleagues, contribute to innovation, and help shape the future of our Transport & Infrastructure team.
Main duties
* Lead the production, calibration, validation, and application of transport models (e.g., strategic, microsimulation, demand models).
* Oversee technical quality and ensure modelling outputs are robust, transparent, and aligned with client objectives.
* Manage and deliver a portfolio of projects, ensuring they meet agreed timescales, budgets, and quality standards.
* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level modellers.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across planning, engineering, environmental, and digital disciplines.
* Engage with clients, partners, and stakeholders to build strong, long-lasting relationships.
* Help drive innovation in modelling tools, data use, and digital delivery approaches.
About You
We’re looking for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and brings curiosity, creativity, and strong technical capability. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply — we value potential and transferable skills, providing you have experience using in the key software.
You may have:
* Significant experience in transport modelling, ideally including tools such as SATURN, VISUM, VISSIM, PARAMICS, EMME, Aimsun, or similar.
* Strong understanding of transport planning principles, appraisal, and policy frameworks.
* Experience managing complex modelling projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
* Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical audiences.
* A proactive approach to problem-solving, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
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