Consultant or Senior Consultant Transport Modeller

Overview

In this role you will shape transport networks across the South West by delivering strategic and microsimulation modelling for major infrastructure and development projects. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to turn modelling outputs into robust investment and planning decisions. The role combines technical modelling expertise with client-facing reporting and strategic advisory, contributing to decarbonisation and sustainable growth goals. This opportunity offers progression as part of a growing UK transport modelling capability in a supportive, collaborative culture.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible and hybrid working
• structured development plans and mentoring
• professional training and subscriptions
• competitive salary and bonus schemes
• enhanced pension
• private medical insurance

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, validate and apply strategic transport models with a focus on PTV VISUM
• Build and deliver microsimulation models using VISSIM, Aimsun and Paramics
• Conduct transport forecasting, scenario testing and option appraisal
• Analyze model outputs to provide client-ready recommendations
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, presentations and deliverables
• Support development of business cases, transport strategies and investment studies
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior colleagues
• Contribute to project management, programme delivery, fee proposals and client engagement
• Stay updated with industry guidance, modelling best practice and emerging digital technologies
• Role can be tailored to expertise in strategic modelling, microsimulation or digital transport planning innovations

Key requirements

• Degree or higher-level qualification in a related discipline (Transport Planning, Mathematics, Engineering, Geography, Statistics)
• Experience in developing and applying PTV VISUM models
• Strong knowledge of model calibration, validation and forecasting
• Experience in microsimulation modelling (VISSIM, Aimsun and/or Paramics)
• Experience delivering modelling studies for local authorities, developers, National Highways or similar clients
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and numerical skills
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Experience using Excel and GIS; knowledge of Python, Power BI or data analytics tools is advantageous
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to project delivery
• Membership of or progress towards CIHT or CILT
• Commitment to professional development and chartership
• High level of client engagement and presentation skills

• Analytical mindset
• Clear communication
• Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams
• PTV VISUM modelling
• VISSIM
• Aimsun

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