Job Description

Locations

Altrincham, United Kingdom / Birmingham, United Kingdom / Brighton, United Kingdom / Bristol, United Kingdom / Cambridge, United Kingdom / Cardiff, United Kingdom / Croydon, United Kingdom / Edinburgh, United Kingdom / Exeter, United Kingdom / Glasgow, United Kingdom / Leeds, United Kingdom / Liverpool, United Kingdom / London, United Kingdom / Manchester, United Kingdom / Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom / Reading, United Kingdom / Sheffield, United Kingdom / Southampton, United Kingdom

Country

United Kingdom

Contract type

Permanent

Work pattern

Part Time, Full Time

Market

Transport

Discipline

Consultancy

Job ref

10138

Recruiter contact

Madeleine Knight

Location/s:

Altrincham, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Croydon, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Reading, Sheffield, Southampton

Relocation supported:

Not supported, but internal applications are welcome

Recruiter contact:

Madeleine Knight

Hiring manager contact:

Tony Kivistik



Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.



We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.



Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be

brilliant.

About us

At Mott MacDonald, we are dedicated to conceiving, driving, and implementing transport solutions that transform cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing business cases and advising on revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation, to delivering completed infrastructure and ensuring its maintenance, our planning, engineering, environmental, and management skills cover the entire project cycle. We play a pivotal role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy, making a tangible impact on communities worldwide.

About the role

We have a Pedestrian Modelling role available in our established Crowd Flow and Visualisation team. This includes building, running and reporting dynamic simulations using Legion, Viswalk, CAST and STEPS, as well as carrying out static analysis.



You would be involved in a range of modelling projects working with teams across the globe. You will undertake technical roles in the development, application and updating of pedestrian models. You will form part of an international team and be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues across the globe.

Key Responsibilities and Duties Include:

Working on pedestrian modelling projects with a focus on developing static spreadsheet based and dynamic microsimulation models Project and task management on modelling projects to include survey programmes, model development, calibration, validation, demand forecasting and appraisal Checking and approving model outputs for compliance with quality requirements and industry best practice Training and mentoring early career professionals to help staff/team development Liaising with clients and other key project stakeholders Contributing to business development activities including proposal writing


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.

Candidate specification

Essential

At least 3 years hands-on experience using Legion, Viswalk or CAST modelling software Experience of modelling study task leadership Experience in developing pedestrian models from first principles Pedestrian flow survey design, management and data analysis skills UK project experience Desirable

Project management experience including programme, commercial and financial management Involvement in pedestrian modelling business development activities Training and mentoring of early career professionals/peers Working towards professional qualifications (e.g. EngTech, IEng, CEng or CTPP) Involvement in external professional activities (e.g. CIHT, IET, ICE, STEM) International project experience

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where

everyone

feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Health and wellbeing

Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

Financial wellbeing

We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

Lifestyle

A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.

Enhanced family and carers leave

Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.

Learning and development

Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. * Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.