Transport Modeller / Assistant Transport Modeller in Birmingham

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

We'd love to hear from you if you have a passion for transport modelling and a strong analytical mindset. Ideally, you will bring:

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

Benefits

Work‑Life Balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society.

Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. We also provide the Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, the Gymflex scheme and comprehensive menopause support.

Flex Your Time
To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour”, allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your Development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring or Chartership.

Equal Opportunities
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.