Senior Demand Modeller - Transportation Planner (UK Wide)

Jacobs

The Role

Overview

Senior demand modeller delivering transport demand forecasts using VISUM, CUBE, etc.

Requirements

  • quantitative degree
  • data analysis
  • python
  • visum
  • transport modelling
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-A numerate degree (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Programming, or Data). Other degrees are welcome if you have strong quantitative skills. -Strong data analysis capabilities. Familiarity with Excel, Access/SQL, Python, or R is desirable. -Experience in trip generation, variable (Transport) demand modelling, and multi-modal forecasting using software such as VISUM, CUBE, EMME, OpenPaths, ALOGIT, or bespoke tools. Scripting skills are highly valued. -Experience in public transport modelling (CUBE, EMME, VISUM) is a plus. -A proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve complex problems.

The Company

About Jacobs

-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.

Sector Specialisms

Advanced Manufacturing

Cities & Places

Energy

Environmental

National Security & Defense

Life Sciences

Transportation

Water

Cybersecurity and Operational Technology