Transport Modeller​/Assistant Transport Modeller

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life.

WSP's Transport & Mobility team is growing, and we are looking for a Transport Modeller or Assistant Transport Modeller. The role offers flexibility in location with potential home offices including Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, London, Cambridge, Cardiff, Exeter, Basingstoke and Guildford. It sits within one of the UK's leading transport planning and transport modelling consultancies.

• Developing and applying transport models, including model building, calibration, validation and forecasting.
• Supporting or leading projects encompassing transport strategies, business cases and demand forecasting.
• Analysing and interpreting complex datasets to produce meaningful 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 clearly.

• Some experience in developing transport models, including calibration, validation and testing.
• Experience in 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. Department for Transport (DfT) Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in Python or other programming languages such as R, Java or C++.
• Experience in GIS.
• The ability to communicate technical outputs to non‑technical audiences.
• A collaborative approach with confidence to work both independently and as part of a team.

Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging: WSP welcomes applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging careers where people bring their whole authentic selves to work.

Health & Wellbeing:
Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, menopause support package.

Flex your time: WSP My Hour allows taking one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up time.

Your development: training, mentoring and Chartership opportunities are available.

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.