SWECO UK Ltd

Senior or Principal Transport Modeller

Job Description

Do you have what it takes to transform society?

Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic and inclusive team where respect for people is a priority? Then Sweco is the place to be!

We are currently looking for a talented and experienced Senior or Principal Transport Modeller to join our expanding transport modelling team in our Birmingham office.

In this role, you will be building and applying strategic multi-modal transport models. You will support and/or lead the delivery of a wide variety of projects within a thriving multidisciplinary transport planning business unit for several key clients. Our activities range from strategic multi-modal modelling, data analytics, and microsimulation modelling to support transport appraisal and business case development through feasibility study to implementation. We’re seeking candidates who are proven transport modellers, with strong data analysis and visualisation skills who pride themselves on their client facing skills.

What does the role involve?

• Development and application of new and existing strategic transport models

• Providing support and training in transport modelling to junior colleagues
• Working within, and leading project teams, ensuring quality deliverables to agreed timescales and budget
• Communicating and collaborating clearly and effectively with stakeholders and clients
• Producing documents and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences
• Delivery of data analysis and visualisation using automation and scripting

To be successful in this role you'll be required to demonstrate the following professional qualities:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s in relevant degree (e.g. Maths / Physics / Data Science / Transport Planning / Geography etc) or equivalent industry experience - essential
• Have working knowledge of strategic multi-modal transport modelling software packages such as VISUM, CUBE, EMME, SATURN - essential
• Have a thorough understanding of the tools and principles of strategic transport modelling and relevant guidance (TAG, TEMPro, TAG Databook etc) – essential
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to work in multiple projects simultaneously – essential
• Data visualisation and dashboard production using applications such as Power BI and ArcGIS – essential
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style to suit your audience – essential
• Writing reports in clear English and presenting the results to non-technical audiences – essential.
• Experience in programming languages like Python, R, C++ – desirable
• Have working knowledge of microsimulation modelling software packages such as VISSIM, Paramics, Aimsun – desirable
• Knowledge of transport appraisal and associated software is desirable (TUBA, COBALT, WITA etc) – desirable
• Experience in proposal submissions, work winning, and business development – desirable
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIHT, TPS) working towards chartership – essential

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

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