Transport Modeller

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 we continue to grow, we're looking for someone who's excited to contribute, learn, and help shape the future of our team. As part of our collaborative and forward-thinking team, the Senior or 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:

• Transport Planning, Bridges & Estate Management
• Civil, Structural, Highways & Drainage Engineering
• Building Surveying & Project Management
• Architecture & Sustainability
• 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. Want to learn more? Further information and project case studies can be found on our and in our What You'll be Doing
• 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
  
  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
  
  For a full outline of the roles and responsibilities associated with this role, please review the
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