About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in shaping the future of transport across the East Midlands.
As the region's Local Transport Authority, EMCCA is leading the development of the first Mayor's Transport Plan and delivering a major programme of investment exceeding £2 billion. Robust transport modelling is central to this work, enabling evidence-based decision-making and effective evaluation of strategies and schemes.
We are seeking a Transport Modeller to lead the development, delivery and application of strategic transport modelling tools across the region. This role will provide essential technical expertise to support policy development, business case preparation and investment decisions.
Working closely with senior leadership, including the Director of Transport and the Head of Transport Investment, you will ensure that modelling capability supports both immediate delivery needs and long-term strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and commissioning of a regional strategic transport model to support policy and investment decisions
- Develop a clear strategy for evolving initial modelling solutions into a long-term, integrated modelling framework
- Conduct an audit of existing modelling tools across the region and identify gaps against EMCCA's strategic objectives
- Act as an intelligent client when managing consultants and external specialists delivering modelling services
- Work closely with procurement teams to commission and manage external support for modelling development
- Support the delivery of key strategies, including the Mayor's Transport Plan and regional growth plans, through robust modelling input
- Implement modelling tools and frameworks across EMCCA and constituent authorities, ensuring effective adoption and use
- Manage ongoing access to and use of modelling tools, ensuring outputs meet operational and strategic needs
- Provide expert advice to scheme sponsors on appropriate modelling approaches for business cases and proposals
- Produce high-quality reports and visual outputs to communicate modelling results clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
- Support the assessment of business cases, with a focus on modelling methodologies, assumptions and outputs
- Collaborate with neighbouring authorities and partners to address cross-boundary modelling requirements
- Act as an expert representative in discussions with funding bodies, including the Department for Transport
Leadership Responsibilities
Where applicable, the role includes:
- Providing leadership and direction, fostering a positive, collaborative and accountable team culture
- Supporting the development and progression of colleagues through mentoring and coaching
- Ensuring effective communication across teams and stakeholders
- Managing workloads and resources to deliver strategic priorities
About You
We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical professional with strong technical expertise in transport modelling and a collaborative approach to delivery.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Extensive experience in transport modelling and/or transport data analysis
- Strong experience using strategic transport modelling software (e.g. EMME, Cube, VISUM or similar)
- Knowledge of a range of modelling approaches and the ability to select appropriate methods for different scenarios
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess transport strategies and business cases
- Experience working in collaborative, multi-agency environments
- Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to non-technical audiences
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities concurrently
- High levels of professional credibility, integrity and accountability
Desirable:
- Experience in microsimulation or junction modelling (e.g. VISSIM, AIMSUN, TRANSYT, LINSIG, SIDRA)
- Familiarity with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS
- Working knowledge of Python, Power BI, or scripting/macros in modelling software
- Understanding of transport investment planning processes
- Experience working within a public sector or politically sensitive environment
Qualifications
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline such as transport planning, engineering, mathematics or data science
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable
Why Join EMCCA
This role offers the opportunity to play a central role in shaping how transport investment decisions are made across the East Midlands. You will work at the intersection of data, policy and delivery, influencing major infrastructure and strategy decisions.
EMCCA provides a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with a strong commitment to evidence-based planning, innovation and partnership working. You will have the opportunity to develop your expertise while contributing to high-impact regional programmes.
Benefits
- Up to 10 days paid leave in a 12-month period for caring responsibilities
- Healthcare cash plan
- A hybrid work model with remote working opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Maternity, Paternity, IVF, Adopters and Foster Carers support
- Discount scheme
- Car Benefit Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 30 days holiday (plus 2 with continuous service) + bank holidays + your birthday (up to five extra days through salary sacrifice)
- Costco Membership
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Professional Membership Scheme
- Car Parking Discounts
- Car Sharing Scheme
Our Values
Vision - The text below needs to be used in all the ads, replacing the current wording:
- We lift our regionWe always put the prosperity of the East Midlands region and its people first when carrying our roles and achieving strategic outcomes
- We work togetherWe always challenge each other to be exceptional, embracing collaboration and acting to lift rather than win, working as one team
- We make an impactWe always make decisions that are evidence led and which strengthen our region systemically. We hold ourselves to account for our actions
- We are humanWe always take pride in who we are and the diversity we bring, communicating authentically and showing genuine interest in one another
About EMCCA
EMCCA is committed to delivering long-term, system-wide impact for the people, businesses and places of the East Midlands. Through devolution, the organisation has secured significant powers and funding, creating a unique opportunity to transform the region's transport system.
With a strong pipeline of projects and strategy development underway, this is a critical time to contribute to shaping the future of transport.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced transport modeller looking to apply your technical expertise to high-impact regional programmes, we encourage you to apply.
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