Transport Modeller

Transport Modeller Overview

Arup is looking for an experienced and ambitious transport modeller to join its Transport Consulting team. The role sits within a collaborative and creative environment that is central to the organisation’s transport planning and modelling work. The wider transport planning business operates across the UK and internationally, working with multidisciplinary teams and contributing to a global transport modelling community. The team supports complex, high-profile transport projects that help create more sustainable and resilient transport networks.

What you will do

• Contribute to major transport projects and bids by building and applying strategic transport models.
• Use data, modelling techniques and innovative approaches to tackle real transport planning challenges.
• Work with senior transport modellers and project managers to develop models, forecast future conditions, test mitigation options and assess schemes.
• Take part in the full modelling workflow, from analysing data and developing models through to producing reports, creating visual outputs and engaging with clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues across different disciplines and locations, including supporting work elsewhere in the UK and internationally when required.
• Help deliver challenging and high-profile schemes while continuing to strengthen your own technical capability and modelling expertise.

What Arup is looking for

• Previous experience in transport modelling, ideally covering highways, public transport and/or multimodal models.
• Practical experience using one or more of VISUM, SATURN, CUBE or MATSim, including model development, calibration and validation.
• A solid understanding of TAG requirements, forecasting and scenario testing.
• Strong data analysis skills and the ability to produce clear, well-presented technical reports and notes.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively both on your own and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• An interest in growing your strategic modelling skills, broadening your technical toolkit and developing your career in a supportive team.

Working location and team context

The main location shown for the role is Birmingham, West Midlands, with additional listed locations in Edinburgh, Nottingham, Liverpool, Bristol, Leeds, Cardiff, Newcastle and Glasgow. The role is part of the UKIMEA Region within Transport Planning. The posting also indicates that the work may involve supporting projects across the UK and internationally.

Reward, wellbeing and other benefits

Arup says it offers a total reward package built around fair pay and shared success. In addition to competitive compensation, the organisation highlights profit share, private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection cover. Employees also have access to flexible benefits designed to support wellbeing and to meet personal, family and individual needs. The company also emphasises learning opportunities and the chance to do meaningful work that has a positive impact on clients and communities.

Culture and inclusion

Arup describes itself as an equal opportunity employer with a diverse and inclusive culture. It welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and says it actively supports belonging, inclusion and accessibility. The organisation references internal networks covering race and cross-cultural working, gender equity, LGBTQ+ inclusion and disability inclusion. It also states that it is committed to making the recruitment process and workplace accessible, and invites candidates to request reasonable adjustments if needed.

Visa sponsorship and right to work

This position is not open to visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK when they apply and must keep that right throughout employment. Any offer will depend on satisfactory proof of immigration status.

How to apply and contact details

Applicants are invited to apply through Arup’s careers process. If someone is not ready to apply yet or has questions, the posting provides a contact email for Drina Zupanovic. The page also asks candidates not to send their CV directly by email in order to remain GDPR compliant. Arup notes that it may close the vacancy before the advertised deadline if it receives a large number of applications, so early application is encouraged.

Additional notes

The posting includes a reminder about recruitment fraud and states that Arup will never ask for bank details during recruitment. It also notes that the company works with a preferred supplier list for recruitment agencies and does not accept speculative CVs or unsolicited introductions from agencies outside that list.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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