WSP in the UK & Ireland
Transport Modeller / Assistant Transport Modeller

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Transport Modeller / Assistant Transport Modeller
Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
About Your Role...
WSP’s Transport & Mobility team is growing, and we are now looking for a Transport Modeller or Assistant Transport Modeller to join our team.
There is flexibility around where this role can be based, with potential home offices including: Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, London, Cambridge, Cardiff, Exeter, Basingstoke and Guildford. WSP’s approach to hybrid working allows for a mix of in-office and home working.
You will join one of the UK’s leading transport planning and transport modelling consultancies, working at the forefront of delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure and development projects.
As a Transport Modeller/Engineer, you will play a key role in developing innovative, evidence-led transport solutions that influence how people move, live and connect across the UK.
The role presents an excellent opportunity to progress your career and work within a successful team of transport modelling professionals, with established transport models, complemented by a wide range of regionally, nationally and internationally based transport planning and modelling projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll work across 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.
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We'd Love To Hear From You If You Have a Passion For Transport Modelling And a Strong Analytical Mindset. Ideally, You Will Bring
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.
Your Team
We undertake a wide range of transport planning and modelling technical work for our clients, as well as having an extensive portfolio of multi-disciplinary and cross-sector services, including active travel solutions; public transport network planning; scheme development and appraisal; business case development and Government funding applications for all types of transport schemes.
Our clients include Local Authorities, National Government Organisations and organisations in the private sector. This provides our staff with the opportunity to work in a range of roles, across multiple disciplines, and realise their career aspirations, whatever they may be.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 80,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.


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Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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