Principal Transport Modeller

We are working with a leading, employee-owned international consultancy to appoint a Principal Transport Modeller to support the growth of their UK transport planning and Aimsun modelling capability.

This is a senior opportunity combining technical excellence, client engagement, and team leadership, where you will play a key role in delivering complex transport modelling using Aimsun for Local Authorities across the UK.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading transport modelling projects using Aimsun and other industry tools
• Delivering model development, calibration, validation, and scenario testing
• Supporting transport strategy, appraisal, and investment decisions
• Managing project delivery, including programme, budget, and quality
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships to secure repeat work
• Leading proposals, bids, and business development activities
• Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level team members
• Driving innovation across modelling, data, and visualisation

Required Experience

• Proven experience delivering multimodal transport modelling projects using Aimsun
• Strong understanding of DfT WebTAG and UK appraisal methodologies
• Experience managing projects and contributing to larger multidisciplinary schemes
• A track record of supporting bids, proposals, and client development
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A relevant degree in transport planning, engineering, or similar

What's on Offer

• An attractive compensation package: Including pension accrual through our own pension fund with an employer contribution of 7% and annual profit sharing, where 40% of the profit is distributed among employees. You'll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.?
• Work-life balance: 25 vacation days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 10 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours and home office allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.?
• Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programmes, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.?
• An informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks.
• Private medical and dental cover: Fully paid by the company with an option to extend it to your family at discounted rates.

If interested in this position, but would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.