Description
WSP's Transport & Mobility team is growing and seeking a Transport Modeller or Assistant Transport Modeller to join their team.
The successful candidate will work on a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects, applying advanced transport modelling techniques to support strategic decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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 in a clear, accessible way.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Some experience in developing transport models, including calibration, validation, and testing
- Some 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 the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team.