Transport Modeller

Transport Modeller Overview

Arup is looking for an experienced Transport Modeller to join its Transport Consulting team, working in a collaborative and creative environment at the centre of the company’s transport planning and modelling capability. The wider transport planning practice works across the UK and internationally and partners with multidisciplinary teams as well as Arup’s global transport modelling community. The team supports complex, high-profile transport projects that help create more sustainable and resilient transport networks.

This opportunity is aimed at ambitious transport modellers who want to take on challenging work, strengthen their strategic modelling expertise and expand their technical range. The role involves using data, modelling tools and innovative approaches to solve practical transport problems. You will work alongside senior modellers and project managers, contributing to both project delivery and bid work through strategic model development, forecasting, scenario testing and scheme appraisal. The position covers the full modelling lifecycle, from data analysis and model building through to reporting, visualisation and client-facing work. There is also scope to collaborate with colleagues in other disciplines and locations, including support for projects elsewhere in the UK and overseas when needed.

What you will do

• Build and develop strategic transport models to support major transport projects and bids.
• Use data analysis, modelling techniques and creative methods to tackle real transport planning and modelling challenges.
• Forecast future transport conditions and test different mitigation measures and scenarios.
• Assess transport schemes and help determine their likely impacts.
• Work through the complete modelling process, from data preparation and model development to reporting, visualisation and discussion with clients.
• Partner with senior transport modellers and project managers to contribute to project work and bid submissions.
• Work with colleagues across different disciplines, offices and regions, including support for UK and international projects where required.
• Prepare technical notes and reports that clearly explain modelling methods, assumptions and results.

What Arup is looking for

• Previous experience in transport modelling, ideally across highway, public transport and/or multimodal modelling work.
• Practical experience using one or more of VISUM, SATURN, CUBE or MATSim, including model development, calibration and validation.
• Good knowledge of TAG requirements, forecasting approaches and scenario testing.
• Strong data analysis skills and the ability to turn complex results into clear written outputs.
• Experience producing reports and technical notes to a high standard, with careful attention to presentation quality.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively both on your own and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A collaborative approach and an interest in working with both people and technical tools.
• The role is intended for someone who already has transport modelling experience and wants to continue developing strategic modelling capability in a supportive environment.

Visa and right-to-work information

Arup says it cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the legal right to work in the UK when they apply and must keep that right for the full duration of employment. Any offer will depend on satisfactory proof of immigration status.

Rewards and benefits

• Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
• Profit share so members can benefit from the organisation’s collective success.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Income protection cover.
• Flexible benefits that can be adapted to suit personal, family and wellbeing needs.
• Access to learning opportunities and career development support.
• A workplace designed to help people belong, grow and thrive.
• The chance to do meaningful work that has social value and real impact.
• An inclusive culture supported by employee networks focused on race and cross-cultural working, gender equity, LGBTQ+ inclusion and disability inclusion.

Inclusion, accessibility and application support

Arup describes itself as an equal opportunity employer that actively encourages a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds, including differences in age within legal limits, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and pregnancy or family leave status. The organisation says its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals guide its work to create equitable spaces and systems and to foster a sense of belonging.

The company also says it is committed to making recruitment and the workplace accessible. Candidates who need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, or to carry out the essential duties of the role, are encouraged to contact Drina Zupanovic at [email protected]. For initial questions about the role, the same contact is provided, but applicants are asked not to send CVs directly by email in order to remain GDPR compliant.

How to apply and other notes

Applications should be submitted through Arup’s careers site using the job application link on the posting. The closing date shown is 15 July 2026, although the role may close earlier if a large number of applications are received, so early application is encouraged. Arup also notes that it will never ask for bank details during recruitment and that it does not accept speculative CVs or unsolicited introductions from agencies outside its preferred supplier list.

The role is listed in Birmingham, West Midlands, with additional locations available in Edinburgh, Nottingham, Liverpool, Bristol, Leeds, Cardiff, Newcastle and Glasgow. The posting also indicates that the work sits within the UKIMEA region and the Transport Planning discipline.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

Visa Sponsorship May be