Transport for London

Transport Planner - Transport Modelling x2

Job Description

2 Positons for Planner - Transport Modelling

Permanent positions: 

      1) Pedestrian modelling

      2) Model support (coding)

Job Purpose

TfL is leading the development of London’s transport system through innovation and are investing millions of pounds in upgrading train services and stations, through projects like the Elizabeth line.  You’ll assist by providing modelling and analysis that informs Public Transport decisions across the business. You’ll use your skills to support the delivery of short, medium, and long-term projects by providing forecasts and using them in simulation models. The results from this analysis will help improve our plans for trains, buses and station infrastructure to better meet how customers want to use them.  You’ll optimise services for customer journey time, service reliability, network capacity and connectivity, while taking account of value for money, operational constraints and customer priorities.  Your work will help increase public transport use, making London a cleaner, greener and healthier city.

You’ll have an opportunity to work on some of our wide-range of current projects including: modelling additional station capacity e.g. at Stratford, Holborn & Camden; the Bakerloo line Upgrade and Extension, and improving passenger experience during planned temporary closure. Plans will also consider the impact of changes in the short and longer-term on demand as services and population change.

One of the roles will focus on pedestrian modelling, analysing how to improve stations and use software such as Legion and our in-house models.

The other role will focus on using coding to support the development of our in-house models to keep them world leading.

On the job training is provided in our all our work including pioneering and bespoke tools.  Recent projects the team have included planning the Elizabeth Line and Northern Line extensions, major station upgrades such as Bank & Victoria stations and proposals for major changes to the bus network.  You’ll develop our innovative research projects into passenger behaviour in partnership with universities.

Key Accountabilities

• Providing insights on complex strategic and operational issues, including the impact on customers and journey times.
• Integrating input from a range of professions into our models to improve efficiency.
• Innovating to ensure our models and tools stay up to date and are fit for purpose.
• Improving the quality of our data sources and technical specifications.
• Helping senior business leaders make decisions on multi-million pound projects.
• Supporting the development of others e.g. apprentices and research students.

Skills:

Essential:

•  Excellent data analysis using Excel.
• Ability to work with modelling and analysis tools to develop and run models which deliver customer service.
• Ability to code in at least one language such as VBA, R, Python or any similar data analytic tools
•  Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• Ability to interpret and communicate modelling and data analysis from different information sources effectively using for example queries in Business Intelligence tools or GIS packages
• Data collection skills; ability to define, do research and interpret the outputs.

Knowledge:

Essential: 

• Degree in highly numerate discipline or equivalent.
• Knowledge of computer modelling, programming and data analysis techniques.

Desirable: 

• Understanding of transportation planning software and models, such as those used for modelling pedestrian (agent) movements, demand forecasts or train service simulations
• Knowledge of transportation analysis and forecasting techniques, including ways to predict demand and revenue for transportation services.
• Familiarity with the principles of Transport Planning, such as how they relate to public transportation service and reliability, as well as how to measure service performance.
• Understanding of how decisions are made and implemented, and knowledge of the process for developing a business case

Experience: 

Essential: 

• Experience in modelling & analysis.
• Experience of managing and delivering own prioritised work programme and responding to customer needs.

Desirable: 

• Experience of communicating effectively to stakeholders to enable data led decisions
• Experience of delivering high quality data collection, research, analysis and interpretation of data from different sources
• Experience of participating in multiple teams

Application Process 

Closing date for application is : Tuesday 11th July at 23.59

Please apply using a CV and a covering letter each two pages maximum.

Please think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description and ensure your CV and letter reflect the requirements of the role you are applying for. 

Both roles have the same job description and you do not need to apply separately. 

Short listing may be carried out on the basis of your answers to job-specific questions and other information that you submit.

Benefits 

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits including flexible and part time working, plus scope to grow including on the job training and supporting professional development such as Chartership.  Rewards include:-

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• 75% rebate (taxable) on National Rail travel to/from work & annual season tickets
• Interest free National Rail season ticket loan 
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel

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