Senior Transport Modeller in Northallerton

Salary: £43,000 - £48,000 per year (dependent on experience)

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (Monday – Friday)

Benefits: 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, company pension and retail benefits, training and varied projects with local authority and private clients.

Are you a Transport Modeller looking to take their next step in the career? We are looking for a Senior Transport Modeller to join our growing Transport Team at Align Property Services. Our Transport Planning team was established in 2024 and has quickly grown into a dynamic and collaborative group. We’re a close-knit team made up of an Associate Transport Planner, two Transport Planners, a Senior Technician, a Graduate, and a Degree Apprentice. Together, we bring a mix of experience, fresh ideas, and a shared passion for delivering innovative and sustainable transport solutions.

As part of our collaborative and forward-thinking team, the Senior Transport Modeller will play a key role in supporting North Yorkshire Council by maintaining and developing a suite of microsimulation models to inform critical transport decisions. Working closely with our Graduate Transport Planner with a strong background in maths and physics and a talent for managing complex datasets, you will also contribute to the delivery of high-quality Transport Assessments across a variety of projects. With guidance and mentorship from an experienced transport modelling professional with over 15 years’ expertise, particularly in microsimulation, you’ll benefit from a supportive environment that encourages technical development and professional growth.

Who Are We? Recently recognised for our partnership with North Yorkshire Council for the major reconstruction of Fore Gill Bridge in the Yorkshire Dales. The project was named the Best Civil Engineering Project in the region delivered for under £5 million, receiving a Smeaton Award at the 2026 ICE Yorkshire & Humber Civil Engineering Awards and we’re proud to be setting new benchmarks in sustainable design and innovation. As a wholly owned subsidiary of North Yorkshire Council, we’re one of the largest and most respected building design consultancies in the North of England.

Our collaborative, forward thinking team delivers a wide range of services, including:

• Building Surveying & Project Management
• Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
• Quantity Surveying & CDM

From small scale surveys to multi-million-pound developments, including schools, fire stations, care homes, and heritage buildings, our projects are as varied as our clients. With a strong and growing pipeline across both public and private sectors, there’s never been a better time to join us.

Managing your own workloads and outputs to support wider team and company objectives.

Collaborating on a diverse range of projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver transport planning solutions.

Helping to establish best practices, drive innovation, and contribute to the successful delivery of highway schemes and development projects.

Building, calibrating and validating existing and new microsimulation models from a couple of junctions to whole towns.

Supporting the preparation and delivery of Transport Assessments.

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree in a numerate discipline such as Transport Planning, Mathematics, Geography, Civil Engineering or similar.
• Experience in transport modelling within a consultancy environment, including leading or supporting project delivery.
• Strong track record in building, calibrating and validating microsimulation models.
• Proficiency in industry software such as Paramics Discovery, Vissim and/or Aimsun.
• Solid understanding of UK transport planning and regulatory requirements.
• Good project management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage resources effectively.
• Confident communicator, able to engage with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrable leadership qualities, with an interest in mentoring and continuous professional development.
• Professional, ethical approach with a strong focus on quality and safety.
• Ability to build and maintain positive client relationships and manage expectations.
• Membership of, or working towards, a relevant professional body (TPS, CILT, CIHT).
• Full UK driving licence.

Why Join us? When you join us, you become part of a team that values your contribution. We offer a supportive, professional environment where you’ll have the tools and training to thrive. Everyone here plays a vital role in delivering the high-quality services we’re known for, and we make sure our people feel valued and respected.

In return for your commitment, we offer:

• A Competitive salary up to £48,000 per year, dependent on your skills and experience.
• Enrolment on to a company pension scheme which we will contribute up to 6%.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year.
• Hybrid working to support you in a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development through varying project work.
• A benefits scheme which includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme and our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
• Stability in your role - public sector security in a private sector industry.

How to Apply: Please send your CV and Supporting Statement to Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) at danielle.mcdowell@northyorks.gov.uk. To discuss this position in more detail, or for any other questions, please get in touch with Danielle on 07977743718. Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 16th of June 2026. Interviews are planned to take place throughout the recruitment process, if you would like to apply, please do so now and we will respond to you quickly. We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. Please note, we do not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.