Senior/Principal/Associate Transport Modeller

Hydrock ,
Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Overview

Job Description

Consistent growth and development within our Transportation Division means some exciting opportunities have emerged within our Transport Modelling teams. We are currently working on a range of projects across various sectors with responsibility for delivering modelling work for our private and public sector clients nationally. We can be flexible on the location for this position as we have Transport Planning teams based across our Bristol, Manchester, Cardiff and Camborne offices. Hydrock is an independently owned multidisciplinary consultancy, of circa 500 staff, operating out of 17 offices. It is one of The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For and a champion of well-being (note our recent Health and Wellbeing Leader of the Year award at the NCE100). We are currently growing at 10% per annum. We believe part of our success is looking after our people and our values help create a unique, dynamic, working environment. The role will include: * Participating in or leading highway modelling projects using VISSIM, LinSig, Junctions 9 (ARCADY/PICADY) and VISWALK * Project and task involvement/management on modelling projects to include survey programmes, model development, calibration, validation, and demand forecasting * Checking outputs for compliance with quality requirements and industry best practice * Organise, train, support and mentor other modelling team members * Liaise with clients and other project stakeholders * Undertake business development activities including proposal writing and client engagement The attributes we expect you to bring to the role and company: * MEng/ BEng in a relevant subject or equivalent qualifications and experience * Committed to providing high quality, affordable and innovative solutions * Experienced in the use of VISSIM, LinSig and Junctions 9 * Survey design, survey management and data analysis, alongside an understanding of variable demand modelling and forecasting are also key skillsets necessary for the role * Excellent people skills and an ability to work independently whilst also guiding others to produce clear, precise and coherent analysis and reports from transport models/transport appraisal techniques * Numerate with excellent data analysis skills, competency in data analysis packages, such as Excel/Access, good technical report writing skills For our more senior modellers , we'd expect experience in managing major modelling projects, the development of robust models to support decision making, as well as project delivery experience including programme, commercial and financial management. An understanding of the wider transport planning/engineering environment is crucial and alongside advising clients within the transportation sector, our seniors will also be expected to be active and experienced in business development activities. Additional experience with other relevant modelling packages such as Paramics, TRANSYT, SATURN, and VISUM would be useful, but is not essential. What you can expect? Inspired and motivated colleagues. A good team, office and employer. A genuine opportunity to create and to be recognised and rewarded. You can check out our 2019 wrap up video here. The remuneration package will include a competitive salary and employer pension contribution, 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell up to five days), well-being bonus and a wide variety of flexible benefits. There are also little things like a paid day off for good causes and free fresh fruit in the office. A career with Hydrock offers you the chance to achieve your potential in a strongly people-focused and values-led business that provides great opportunities for professional and personal development. Hydrock is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Whilst we assess and manage the impact of COVID-19, we have decided to continue recruiting for our vacancies but do not currently anticipate offering any of the positions until June/July. We are working on the basis this is a pause rather than a stop! We wish you good health and all the best for the coming months.