Principal Modeller

Job Description Overview

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects?

How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head‑on. It is a diverse and inclusive work environment that supports flexible and remote working. We are recruiting an individual for our Movement & Place (Transport Planning) discipline to provide transport modelling support across the North of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, working on a range of Local Transport Plans and national scale projects to address bus, rail, road, active travel and public realm interventions.

• Provide transport modelling support to deliver a range of projects.
• Collaborate with specialists from across the business in multi‑disciplinary teams on flagship regeneration, development and infrastructure projects.
• Offer strategic advice to clients on modelling requirements and guide modelling teams in developing and applying complex models.
• Work under pressure to meet time and budget constraints while delivering on project deadlines.

• Strong analytical, numeracy and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with strong report‑writing capability.
• Sound technical competence and confidence as a team worker capable of working independently.
• Experience of working to time and budget constraints.

• Using strategic modelling packages such as CUBE, SATURN, EMME/2 and VISUM across highway or other modes.
• Demand modelling.
• Economic evaluation of transport schemes using COBA and/or TUBA.

• Competitive salaries and employee rewards.
• Broad range of tailored benefits for health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Hybrid working culture with flexible holiday allowances.
• Programmes to support family friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee resource groups.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If required, the vetting process, delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV), may require proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. Do not mention or include any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria.

If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.