Transport Modeller

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Location: Noida/Bengaluru

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Principal Transport Modeller to lead the development, analysis, and delivery of strategic transport modelling projects. The role requires technical expertise in PTV VISUM and SATURN, strong analytical capability, and proven leadership in guiding teams through complex modelling and forecasting assignments. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping transport strategies, supporting infrastructure design, and delivering high quality modelling outputs to clients across the public and private sectors.

As a member of our modelling team, you will be supported by experienced colleagues to deliver against applicable industry guidelines and standards. You will be integrated into our global business, offering fantastic opportunities for your career to develop. In turn you will be expected to help support and develop junior colleagues.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

•    Thorough knowledge of transport modelling concepts including Highway modelling, Public Transport Systems, Variable Demand Modelling and various traffic assignment techniques and be skilled in the development of robust models to support decision-making.

•  12-15 years of experience of modelling software such as SATURN, EMME or CUBE, DIADEM and associated modelling tools with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in modelling with PTV VISUM.
•    In-depth experience of developing and managing highway and public transport models from first principles including understanding of elements such as model procedure sequence, network coding, demand matrix development, and scenario forecasting. 
•    Proven track record in developing, calibrating, validating, and updating National Highways and National Transport Authority (NTA) Regional Models—with the ability to lead complex model development workflows, zoning system updates, and network enhancements. •    Understanding of wider transport appraisal processes, including economic assessment (e.g. TUBA), accident analysis (COBALT), and environmental assessment inputs. •    Experience in survey data analysis strong analytical, problem solving, and quality assurance capabilities.  •    Be committed to providing high-quality, affordable and innovative solutions and advice to clients and have good report writing, project management, supervisory, communication and technical ability. •    Demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. •    Understanding of Standards and guidelines in UK and Ireland. e.g. DfT, UK TAG, TAF (Ire), TII PAG (Ire) •    Strategic insight and a proactive approach to improving modelling processes and outcomes.