Job Description

Our Transport Modelling team are seeking an ambitious Principal Transport Modeller. The role is based in either our Birmingham or Manchester or Edinburgh and offers flexible and hybrid working opportunities.


We are a thriving modelling team and our goal is to offer specialist Transport Micro-simulation support across the transport planning sectors. We work closely with our clients to provide a high-quality modelling service, tailored to their needs and at exceptional value. Our ambition is to grow rapidly and continue to build on our reputation for quality, value and success.

About us

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 employees across 6 regions. SLR's 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.




Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days' annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

The Role

Rigorously manage the full life cycle of small to medium sized transport modelling projects to required objectives, ensuring that work is of an exceptional quality Provide clear technical guidance in S-Paramics modelling and appraisal to clients and colleagues Prepare concise, well-written notes and reports detailing and justifying work done, analysis and recommendations Provide day to day support and guidance to less experienced team members and make a tangible contribution to their professional development Work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to larger project delivery Attend technical meetings with clients, client teams and public authorities as required In due course, contribute to the identification of commercial opportunities and collaborate with colleagues to respond appropriately to secure new clients and assignments

About you

If you're interested in applying, we'd love to hear from you. Alongside relevant transport modelling experience, ideally gained with a commercially focused consultancy, we'd envisage you'd possess:


Sound understanding of UK transport planning policies and guidance First class technical skill set with significant experience in the use of micro simulation models, specifically S-Paramics (exposure to other transport modelling packages (VISSIM in particular) is highly desirable) Prior experience of using Micro-sim add-ons (e.g. Vis-VAP, COM interface, PC-MOVA, ATM Controller) and GIS software is highly desirable Demonstrable experience in relevant transport modelling experience, ideally gained with a commercially focused consultancy Experience coaching, mentoring and managing more junior colleagues Deeply analytical, numerate problem solver, able to work accurately, with significant attention to detail to identify solutions and risks

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.




We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.




Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.