Transport Modeller

Transport Modeller Overview

Arup is looking for experienced and ambitious transport modellers 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, and the team works alongside multidisciplinary colleagues and the global transport modelling community to help deliver complex, high-profile projects that contribute to more sustainable and resilient transport networks.

This opportunity is aimed at people who want to strengthen their strategic modelling capability, expand their technical range and progress their career in a supportive team. The work covers the full modelling lifecycle, from handling and analysing data through to building models, forecasting future conditions, testing mitigation options, assessing schemes, producing reports and visual outputs, and engaging with clients. The role also involves working with colleagues across different disciplines and locations, with the possibility of supporting projects elsewhere in the UK and overseas when needed.

What you will do

• Build and develop strategic transport models that support project delivery and bid work.
• Use data, modelling tools and innovative approaches to address real transport challenges on complex schemes.
• Work with senior transport modellers and project managers on high-profile assignments.
• Analyse transport data, develop models, and apply forecasting techniques to understand future conditions.
• Test mitigation measures and alternative scenarios to support scheme design and appraisal.
• Carry out assessment work across the modelling process, from early-stage analysis through to final reporting and visualisation.
• Prepare technical notes, reports and other written outputs, ensuring a high standard of clarity and presentation.
• Communicate modelling findings to clients and colleagues, including through direct client engagement.
• Collaborate with teams across disciplines, offices and geographies to support integrated project delivery.
• Contribute to transport projects in other parts of the UK and internationally where required.

What the team is looking for

• Previous experience in transport modelling, ideally covering highways, public transport and/or multimodal models.
• Practical experience using one or more of the following tools: VISUM, SATURN, CUBE or MATSim.
• Experience in model development, calibration and validation.
• Sound knowledge of TAG requirements, forecasting and scenario testing.
• Strong data analysis skills and the ability to turn complex information into clear technical outputs.
• Experience writing technical notes and reports to a high standard.
• Strong presentation skills and attention to detail in the way work is communicated.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work both on your own initiative and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A desire to continue developing strategic modelling expertise and broaden technical capability.

What Arup offers

Arup says it provides a reward package designed to recognise contribution and support members’ success. In addition to competitive, fair and equitable pay, the package includes profit share and a range of benefits intended to support health, wellbeing and long-term security.

• Profit share.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Income protection cover.
• Flexible benefits that can be adapted to suit individual, family and wellbeing needs.
• Learning opportunities and development support to help people grow their careers.

The organisation also emphasises a culture where people can belong, develop and thrive, and highlights the chance to do work that is socially useful and meaningful for clients and communities. Arup is owned in trust for its members, which it says gives it the freedom to choose work aligned with its purpose and values.

Inclusion, accessibility and recruitment information

Arup describes itself as an equal opportunity employer that 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 or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and pregnancy or family leave status. The company says it aims to create an open environment where different experiences and perspectives are valued, and it supports inclusion through internal employee networks covering race and cross-cultural working, gender equity, LGBTQ+ inclusion and disability inclusion.

The company also says it is committed to making its recruitment process and workplaces 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 the named recruiter for support.

How to apply and other details

Applicants can apply through Arup’s careers site using the job posting. If you have questions before applying, the page provides a contact email for Drina Zupanovic, with the note that CVs should not be sent directly by email in order to remain GDPR compliant. The page also points candidates to Arup’s recruitment process information online and includes a reminder that the company will never request bank details as part of recruitment. Recruitment agencies are told that Arup works from a preferred supplier list and does not accept speculative CVs or unsolicited introductions from agencies outside that list.

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

Visa sponsorship

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

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

Visa Sponsorship May be