Transport Modeller

Transport Modeller Overview

You will join Arup’s transport consulting group, working in a collaborative and inventive environment that sits at the centre of the organisation’s transport planning and modelling capability. The team works on a broad mix of complex, high-profile transport assignments in the UK and internationally, partnering with multidisciplinary colleagues and contributing to sustainable, resilient transport networks.

What the role involves

• Build and apply strategic transport models to support challenging transport schemes and help solve real-world mobility problems.
• Contribute to project delivery and bid work by developing models, preparing forecasts of future demand and conditions, testing different mitigation options, and assessing the likely performance of proposed schemes.
• Take part in the full modelling process from start to finish, including data analysis, model development, reporting, visualisation, and direct engagement with clients.
• Work closely with senior modellers and project managers to provide technical input and help move projects forward.
• Collaborate with teams across different disciplines and locations, with the possibility of supporting work elsewhere in the UK and overseas when required.
• Use data, modelling tools, and innovative approaches to address transport planning challenges in a practical and impactful way.
• Contribute to an environment that values individuality, shared learning, and socially useful work that benefits clients, communities, and your own professional development.

What you should bring

• Background in transport modelling, with experience that may include highway, public transport, and/or multimodal modelling.
• Practical experience using one or more of the following platforms: VISUM, SATURN, CUBE, or MATSim.
• Experience in developing models, calibrating them, and validating them to a professional standard.
• Solid understanding of TAG-related requirements, forecasting techniques, and scenario testing.
• Strong data analysis capability, along with the ability to write clear technical notes and reports.
• Excellent presentation standards in both written and technical outputs.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• An interest in continuing to grow your strategic modelling expertise, broaden your technical toolkit, and develop your career in a supportive team.

Rewards and benefits

• Competitive pay that is fair and equitable.
• Profit share linked to the organisation’s collective success.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Income protection cover.
• Flexible benefits that can be tailored to your wellbeing and personal circumstances.
• Access to learning opportunities and development support.
• A culture built around collaboration, inclusion, and the chance to do meaningful work with real impact.

Inclusion and accessibility

Arup describes itself as an equal opportunity employer and says it actively supports 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, mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and pregnancy or family leave status.

The organisation also highlights internal employee networks that support inclusion across race and cross-cultural working, gender equity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and disability inclusion. It states that it aims to create a sense of belonging and to build equitable spaces and systems guided by its values and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Arup says it is committed to making both the recruitment process and the workplace accessible. Candidates who need assistance or reasonable adjustments during application or interview, or to carry out the essential duties of the role, are encouraged to contact the named recruiter.

How to apply and other notes

Interested candidates are invited to apply through the job posting. If you have questions before applying, you can contact the named recruiter by email, but you should not send your CV directly to that address because of GDPR requirements.

The posting also explains that Arup will not request bank details during recruitment. It notes that the company uses a preferred supplier list for recruitment agencies and does not accept speculative CVs or unsolicited introductions from agencies outside that list.

The closing date shown on the posting is 15 July 2026, although the role may close earlier if a large number of applications are received, so early application is encouraged.

The role is listed for Birmingham, West Midlands, with additional locations available in Edinburgh, Nottingham, Liverpool, Bristol, Leeds, Cardiff, Newcastle, and Glasgow.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time they apply and must keep that right throughout employment; any offer depends on satisfactory proof of immigration status.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

Visa Sponsorship May be