Transport Modeller

At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to doing socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We have new opportunities for experienced and ambitious Transport Modeller to join our collaborative and creative Transport Consulting team in London. As a transport modeller, you will work closely with senior transport modellers and project managers in the transport consulting team in London. Our transport planning business operates across the UK and internationally, interacting with multidisciplinary teams and the vibrant transport modelling community in Arup globally.

You Will Be Expected To Be Able To:

• Contribute to projects and bids through developing innovative methodologies to solve transport modelling problems through use of data, models and visualisations.
• Undertake transport modelling including developing strategic transport models, model calibration and validation, forecasting future conditions, testing mitigation scenarios and scheme assessment.
• Attend client meetings and meet with collaborators.
• Extract data from models, interpret and produce technical reports / notes.

The Role:

This role will suit an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with good communication skills with an ambition to work on exciting and high-profile schemes and looking to develop their strategic modelling skills further. You will be based in London with potential project work elsewhere in the UK and internationally, as required.

Essential Skills And Knowledge:

• Proven experience in transport modelling (e.g. highways, public transport and multimodal modelling).
• Proven experience with VISUM, Saturn, CUBE or MATSIM software.
• Proven ability to support the development, calibration and validation of traffic models and knowledge of TAG requirements.
• Experience in Excel & in report and technical note writing.
• Can present data to a high standard of quality.
• Excellent communication skills and interface with clients & Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a larger team.

Desirable Skills And Knowledge:

• A master’s degree in relevant discipline (e.g. transport planning).
• Skills in working with databases/ statistical analysis packages/ programming languages (e.g. MySQL/ SQLServer, R, Python, VBA).
• Experience in using other modelling software (e.g. Saturn, VISSIM, Paramics, Junctions, LINSIG).
• International experience.
• Experience using National Highways Regional Traffic Models (RTMs) and their PCF process.
• Experience of developing and running TfL strategic models (e.g. LOHAM, Railplan, MoTiON, CYNEMON, ONEModel).
• GIS experience (preferably ArcGIS or QGIS).

What We Offer You:

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values:

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of 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 whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all.

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Drina.Zupanovicgerard@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process:

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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Recruitment Agencies:

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Closing Date: 15.02.2026. We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.