Transport Modeller / Assistant Transport Modeller

About the role

WSP’s Transport & Mobility team is looking for a Transport Modeller or Assistant Transport Modeller. The role involves developing, calibrating, validating, and forecasting transport models for public and private sector projects across the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Developing and applying transport models, including model building, calibration, validation, and forecasting
• Supporting or leading projects that include transport strategies, business cases, and demand forecasting
• Analysing and interpreting complex datasets to produce actionable insights and recommendations
• Preparing technical reports, presentations and client deliverables
• Scoping modelling requirements and defining appropriate methodologies
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across planning, engineering and environmental services
• Supporting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the transport modelling community
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders to explain modelling outputs in a clear, accessible way

Required skills and experience

• Experience developing transport models, including calibration, validation, and testing
• Experience with at least one modelling package such as VISUM, SATURN, EMME or similar
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Understanding of UK transport policy, appraisal and transport modelling guidance (e.g., DfT TAG)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in Python or other programming languages such as R, Java, C++ and GIS
• Ability to communicate technical outputs to non‑technical audiences
• Collaborative approach with confidence to work independently and as part of a team

Equal Opportunity Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

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