Pedestrian Modeller

Pedestrian Modeller – WSP, UK & Ireland

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, and experience opportunities to shape a unique career.

• The People Movement team has undergone rapid growth over the last three years and is expanding into new areas to unlock potential.
• The UK’s People Movement team is Europe's largest team offering pedestrian movement analysis services, collaborating globally across sectors.
• We need consultants who can think in new ways, try new things and deliver outstanding service for clients.

• Hands‑on pedestrian modelling and delegation of junior staff.
• Presentation at project meetings to stakeholders and clients.
• Proactive interfacing with other disciplines for design inputs.
• Scope and programme management of smaller or parts of larger projects.
• Technical task management and delegated approvals as per experience.
• Rail projects and other sectors such as Sports, Cultural, High‑Rise buildings.

• Business development and networking.
• Staff coaching and training of new starters.

• Excellent pedestrian modelling skills (Bentley Legion, PTV Vis Walk, Mass Motion, CAST). Familiarity with Pathfinder, VISSIM, S‑Paramics, AIMSUM, LINSIG, TRANSYT, ArcGIS, Power BI, coding.
• Completed pedestrian modelling projects to high standards with clear client objectives.
• For seniors: project management experience, estimating work, budgeting, delivery.
• An undergraduate degree in a numerate, transport or planning-related discipline.
• Knowledge of pedestrian planning guidance (LUL, Green Guide, Network Rail manual) and static capacity assessment techniques.
• Communication skills for non‑technical audiences – reports, meetings, presentations.
• Analytical/critical thinking and data interpretation.
• Commercial awareness – H&S, programmes, risks, resourcing, budgets.
• Additional transport planning experience in commercial environments or knowledge of sectors such as airports, sports/events.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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