Consultant or Senior Consultant Transport Modeller

Overview

In this role you will contribute to shaping transport networks and sustainable growth across the South West and beyond. You’ll develop and apply strategic and microsimulation models to inform infrastructure investment and development planning, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust evidence and high-quality client deliverables. You will mentor junior colleagues and engage with stakeholders, joining a growing UK transport modelling capability at Stantec.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• Bonus schemes
• Enhanced pension
• Annual leave with buy/sell option
• Private medical insurance

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, validate and apply strategic transport models, with emphasis on PTV VISUM
• Create microsimulation models using VISSIM, Aimsun and Paramics
• Perform transport forecasting, scenario testing and option appraisal for projects
• Analyse model outputs and provide evidence-based client recommendations
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and deliverables
• Support business cases, transport strategies and investment studies
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to project delivery
• Participate in project management activities including programme delivery and client engagement
• Stay up-to-date with industry guidance and emerging digital technologies
• Role can be tailored to focus on strategic modelling, microsimulation or digital approaches

Key requirements

• Degree or higher-level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., 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, 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 or Power BI considered advantageous
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Mentoring experience and involvement in project delivery
• Membership of or progress towards CIHT or CILT

• Analytical mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Problem-solving ability
• PTV VISUM
• VISSIM
• Aimsun

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