Traffic Modeller – Consultant, Senior or Principal

Our Values: Excellence; Innovation; Collaboration; Ethics; Sustainability

We are a multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering services across the UK within the construction, transportation, highways, and infrastructure sectors. Our business has been built on exceptional people and commitment to service excellence.

Our in-depth knowledge of the areas in which we work in, allows us to provide considered advice on development and investment strategies, risk management, procurement strategy and design development.

As a business that designs and delivers projects, from office buildings and homes to entire public realms and streetscapes, we understand that reflecting the needs of the communities we serve is key to long-term success - not just for our clients but for those that use and interact with these spaces.

We pride ourselves on our culture of supportive growth; providing mentoring opportunities and assisting with both professional and personal development. We know our people are the heart of our success and we really love what we do – we work smarter, together.

Opportunity:
Norman Rourke Pryme (NRP) is looking to appoint a talented Traffic Modeller to play a key role in our growing Transport and Engineering business.

The traffic modelling role will primarily involve leading the development of local and microsimulation traffic models, supported by our existing traffic modelling team, providing technical expertise within the team and contributing to the future growth of the business. NRP are currently engaged on a number of very high-profile and challenging projects for key clients and there would be the opportunity to become involved in these projects directly and play a pivotal role in their delivery.

NRP specialise in undertaking transport planning studies and developing traffic and transportation schemes for public and private sector clients. We have established a strong reputation for producing high quality traffic modelling for a variety of purposes and have a good track record in developing innovative methodologies and solutions.

The project work that NRP undertakes is varied, challenging and often high-profile due to the clients that we work for in Central London and across the UK. This ensures that the successful candidate will enjoy an interesting and satisfying work-life with many opportunities to develop valuable skills and experience.

This is an excellent chance to join an exciting and growing business in which you can personally play a core role in the future development and success. You will be provided with opportunities for internal and external training as part of a programme of continuous professional development.

Requirements:

It is essential that you have:

• A good skill level and experience of using LinSig junction modelling software.
• A good skill level and experience of using Vissim microsimulation software (including VisVAP).
• A good level of professional work experience, with London experience highly desirable.
• A good standard relevant degree, or a post graduate qualification in transport planning or a suitable level of professional experience to demonstrate capability.
• A working knowledge of industry modelling guidance and an understanding of calibration and validation techniques.
• A high standard of numeracy.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Proficiency with MS Office software and Excel in particular.

Additionally, the following skills / experience would be considered beneficial:

• Experience of TfL’s Model Auditing Process.
• Experience with other software packages, i.e.:

• • PTV Visum (ONE modelling in particular)
  • GIS
  • Paramics
  • SATURN
  • Aimsun

• Project management.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

NRP is proud to be an inclusive employer. We value diversity of thought, background and experience, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, supported and able to do their best work. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace where required. If you need any support or adjustments to apply or to perform the role, please let us know, we’re happy to discuss this with you.

An excellent benefits package will be offered to the successful applicant which will include

• Competitive Salary
• Private Healthcare through Vitality
• Bupa Dental
• Medicash Plan
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
• Hybrid working 2 days in the office with the rest from home
• Additional perk of retail discounts
• Workplace Pension
• Training and Development
• Sponsorship of Professional Membership
• Eligibility for a performance related bonus