Consultant or Senior Consultant Transport Modeller

You'll join a well-established team delivering exciting transport projects for a range of public and private sector clients. Our team combines expertise in strategic modelling, microsimulation, appraisal, business case development, data analytics and digital innovation. We work across VISUM, SATURN, CUBE, EMME, Paramics, VISSIM, Aimsun, Python, GIS and Power BI , while continually exploring new approaches to data science, AI and emerging mobility analytics. Your responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Delivering technical modelling tasks for a range of clients, supporting junior team members where appropriate.
• Developing, calibrating, validating and applying strategic transport models.
• Using modelling outputs to support project appraisal, scheme development and strategic decision-making.
• Communicating modelling results clearly through reports, presentations and client discussions.
• Keeping up to date with transport policy, guidance and best practice.
• Providing technical guidance, training and oversight to junior modellers.
• Supporting project management activities, including fee proposals, tenders, team coordination, budgets and invoicing.
• The role can be tailored to align with your technical interests, career ambitions and our wider business goals.

Impact

YOUR IMPACT Your work will directly influence multimillion-pound investment decisions and help shape sustainable transport systems across the UK. You'll provide evidence that informs policy, improves communities and supports the transition to a lower-carbon future. You'll help clients understand complex transport challenges and make informed decisions about infrastructure, investment and transport strategies, contributing to better-connected and more sustainable communities.

Qualifications

• A degree or higher-level qualification in Transport Planning, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or a related discipline.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in transport modelling and strategic modelling principles.
• Proven capability in VISUM, CUBE, SATURN and/or EMME.
• Experience with Paramics, VISSIM, Aimsun, DIADEM or TUBA would be advantageous.
• Experience delivering modelling projects for public and/or private sector clients.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings clearly.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• An interest in project management, proposals, tenders and commercial bids.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues would be beneficial.
• Membership of, or progress towards, a relevant professional institution such as CIHT or CILT.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and Python.

At Stantec , our transport modellers work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure, city-region and development projects. From strategic transport investment programmes and rail schemes to airport expansion, urban regeneration and decarbonisation initiatives, our work influences how millions of people connect with places, opportunities and services.

Flexibility: We trust our people to work in the way that allows them to perform at their best. We offer flexible and hybrid working, supporting collaboration, wellbeing and work-life balance.

Growth: We are investing heavily in our UK transport modelling capability. This is an opportunity to join at a pivotal point in our growth, helping shape our technical offering, mentoring emerging talent and influencing the future direction of the team. We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed. We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024. We do what is right: Industry-leading training and development, paid-for professional subscriptions and a professional progression plan supporting you towards chartership. We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment, alongside our Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network.

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success.

Benefits

• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance, discounted gym membership and more.