Transport Modeller / Assistant Transport Modeller in Cambridge

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.

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.

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• Some experience in developing transport models, including calibration, validation and testing.
• 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.

What’s in it for you?

• Join a close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 80,000 employees.
• Work‑life balance: 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. We offer a hybrid working policy: work from home two days a week and collaborate in our modern offices.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work and celebrate integrity, respect and inclusion.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people through our Thrive programme, a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, a Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time: We offer "WSP My Hour", part‑time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave purchase and bank holiday entitlement flexibility.
• Your development: We invest in your growth through training, mentoring or Chartership.

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.