Pedestrian Modeller

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At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on landmark projects, collaborate with diverse experts, and shape a career uniquely tailored to your ambitions. You will support the People Movement team – Wales's largest pedestrian‑movement analysis service – delivering high‑impact work across rail, sports, aviation, culture, high‑rise buildings, and major events.

• The People Movement team has grown rapidly and is expanding into new service areas. We need innovative consultants who bring fresh thinking and strong service delivery.
• WSP's UK team is a world‑class centre of excellence in pedestrian movement analysis, working with global partners across many sectors.
• We are focused on future growth, developing new services and delivering outstanding client outcomes.

We are looking for Pedestrian Modellers who can:

• Perform hands‑on modelling and oversee junior staff.
• Attend and present at project meetings with key stakeholders and clients.
• Integrate design and operational inputs proactively.
• Manage project scope, programme, financials, and progress for small or parts of larger projects.
• Coordinate technical task management and approvals as appropriate.
• Contribute to a variety of sectors, including rail, sports, cultural, and high‑rise projects.

• Undergraduate degree in a numerate, transport, or planning‑related discipline.
• Excellent pedestrian modelling skills – Bentley Legion and optionally PTV Vis Walk, Mass Motion, or CAST.
• Strong knowledge of pedestrian planning guidance (e.g. LUL Station Planning, The Green Guide, Network Rail Station Capacity Planning Design Manual) and static capacity assessment techniques (e.g. PCL).
• Business development, staff coaching, and marketing support experience.
• Effective communication to non‑technical audiences via reports and presentations.
• Analytical and critical thinking to interpret results.
• Appreciation of commercial project delivery – budgets, risks, H&S, resourcing.
• Transport planning experience in a commercial environment and knowledge of sectors such as airports or sports/event management.

• Hybrid working – flexibly work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern UK offices.
• Work‑life balance, flexible hours, part‑time options, and a “WSP My Hour” daily personal activity allowance.
• Health & Wellbeing – Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable adjustments, Gymflex scheme (up to 40% off gym memberships), comprehensive menopause support package.
• Inclusivity & Belonging – WSP welcomes diverse applicants, celebrates integrity, and supports authentic selves through employee resource groups.

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. If you require workplace adjustments, please let us know in support of your application.

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