Senior Transport Modeller

Details
Reference number

431698

Salary

£44,241 - £48,581

National Salary - £44,241

London Salary - £48,581

This role can also attract an allowance of up to £2,000 for eligible candidates. These are not guaranteed and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis at appointment stage.

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Senior Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

DFT - Decarbonisation, Technology & Strategy Group (DTS)

Type of role

Analytical

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

• Location
• About the job
• Benefits
• Things you need to know
• Apply and further information

Location

Birmingham, Leeds, London

About the job
Job summary

Do you have the desire to learn new things?

If so, you will have a fantastic chance to learn more about transport modelling methodologies. This is an opportunity not to be missed, as you will be taking the Department's modelling direction into new and exciting places.

You do not have to already be a transport modeller to apply for this role. An eagerness to learn new things and implement what you already know is a must

We are looking for candidates with proven expertise in developing and using complex models to solve analytical problems and the ability to communicate analysis effectively to inform decision-making. Working as part of a wider team, you will have the opportunity to work on leading-edge models informing investment decisions, which influence the day-to-day lives of UK citizens.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below

Find out more about what it's like working at DfTc: Department for Transport Central - Department for Transport Careers

Job description

Duties and responsibilities

Transport modelling has a vital role in the development of strategy, policy and informing investment decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity for the post holder to develop their career by gaining valuable experience of working on leading-edge transport models, as well as research of modelling issues, while applying their technical knowledge to steer the development of these models and the Department's guidance.

The main role of a Senior Transport Modeller in cross-modal modelling is to develop and use cross modal transport models, which may include those using the traditional 4-step, agent-based and activity-based methods.

The role requires prior experience in the development or application of models using programming language in complex analyses. You will be implementing two scintillating subjects in one; transport modelling and programming language A willingness to learn new programming languages (e.g. Python) and/or modelling techniques (e.g. activity-based modelling) is a must for this role.

The main challenge for this role would be to implement alternative modelling methodologies, for example, agent-based and activity-based modelling, and to use these models to assess cross-modal strategies and policies.

The role could also include:

• Undertaking bespoke analysis to support the enhancement of modelling methods and wider DfT analytical needs.
• Presenting and communicating complex data and analyses by creating visualisation (e.g. using GIS).
• Advising on specific modelling issues both to DfT customers and the external transport modelling profession.
• Working with policymakers involved in national schemes and strategies, where modelling and analysis provides a key input to transport business cases across the country.
• Commissioning modelling and research from external consultants, project managing their work, assuring outputs, and ensuring requirements are met.
• Overseeing and undertaking research work to deliver enhancements to the modelling methods recommended in the Department's Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG).

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

About Us

DfT's Transport Appraisal and Modelling (TASM) division is the centre of transport modelling, economics and appraisal in DfT providing a cross-modal perspective, as well as maintaining and developing DfT's capability and guidance on transport modelling.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the team that conducts strategic cross-cutting analytical work to help the wider Department by ensuring that we are working across all modes in an integrated way to connect people and places and improve transport for all.

Additional Information

Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements

Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week.

Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week.

This role is suitable for hybrid working, and therefore a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements. Hybrid working is a non-contractual arrangement where employees have the flexibility to work remotely combined with a minimum of 60% of their working time a month at either their principal workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, visiting stakeholders and colleagues, or carrying out detached duty in another DfT workplace. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.

If you have questions regarding how hybrid working is practiced within the business area, or any reasonable adjustments or flexible working arrangements you may currently have or need in place if successful in your application, please contact the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details).

Person specification

We are looking for an analyst who has strong programming skills, experience in developing and using models, understanding in data and data structure, excellent GIS and analytical skills, and knowledge of quality assurance. You will need to be able to communicate technical concepts to a range of audiences, both internal and external to the Department. You will have strong interest in programming and modelling, as well as be a keen learner on new skills and knowledge to support TASM's work.

You will need to demonstrate following experience:

• Analytical experience in developing and applying models to solve complex problems, e.g. demand forecasting.
• Experience of using programming language (e.g. Python) in undertaking complex analysis.
• Experience in presenting and communicating complex data and analyses clearly and tactfully to a range of technical and non-technical audiences, using the creation of visualisation (e.g. demonstration of skills in using GIS tools) in an authoritative, informative and engaging manner.
• Experience of effective project management, including managing complexity (e.g. prioritisation of tasks, working with incomplete data sets) and ensuring appropriate and proportionate quality assurance checks are implemented.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Achieving impact with analysis
• Creativity and problem solving

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £44,241, Department for Transport contributes £12,816 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Find out more about the benefits of working at DfT and its agencies

Things you need to know
Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

The selection process for this role will be:

Stage 1: Sift of CV and personal statement

Stage 2: Interview and presentation

You must be successful at each stage to progress to the next stage.

Stage 1: Sift

At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements:

Experience – you will be asked to provide a CV (unlimited wordcount) and personal statement (1000-word count). Please provide evidence of your Experience of the following:

• Analytical experience in developing and applying models to solve complex problems, e.g. demand forecasting.
• Experience of using programming language (e.g. Python) in undertaking complex analysis.
• Experience in presenting and communicating complex data and analyses clearly and tactfully to a range of technical and non-technical audiences, using the creation of visualisation (e.g. demonstration of skills in using GIS tools) in an authoritative, informative and engaging manner.
• Experience of effective project management, including managing complexity (e.g. prioritisation of tasks, working with incomplete data sets) and ensuring appropriate and proportionate quality assurance checks are implemented.

The sift will take place week commencing 27th October 2025.

Stage 2: Interview

At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements:

• Behaviours – Delivering at Pace, Changing and Improving.
• Experience
• Technical - Achieving impact with analysis, Creativity and problem solving.

You will also be required to create and deliver a presentation to assess your experience. Guidance will be provided if you are invited to interview.

The interviews will take place from the 12th November 2025.

This interview will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.

You can find out more about our hiring process, how to apply, and application and interview guidance on our careers site .

Please note that we will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change.

Further information on the selection process

We will also hold a 12-month reserve list for this role, which may lead to potential opportunities beyond the role you applied for. You can read more about our reserve lists here.

During your application, you should indicate which location(s) you wish to be considered for and, if successful, you will be placed on an individual list of candidates for each location. Candidates will be held on that list and drawn from it in merit order. We advise you to carefully consider which locations you wish to be considered for. If you decline an offer for a location you have expressed a preference in or have expressed an interest in more than one location and accept an offer, you will be withdrawn from any lists you may be held on. We may also offer candidates a location that they have not expressed a preference for where we have the requirement to do so but this will again be done on the basis of your place in the overall merit order and, in this event, you will not be removed from the list if you decline.

Appointments for this position will be made in order of merit. If you are successful in the selection process but there are no further available posts for the advertised role, you may be contacted to discuss an offer for a lower graded role (with similar experience and responsibility requirements).

If you are unsuccessful in the selection process, your application may be considered for a lower graded position if your demonstrated skills and experience meet the requirements of the alternative position. Candidates will be considered in order of merit.

AI Tools and Platforms

During the application process candidates are allowed to utilise AI (artificial intelligence) tools and platforms to support them in writing their Behaviours, CVs and Personal Statements. However, you must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application or used during interview is truthful and factually accurate. Applications may be rejected if plagiarism is detected. Examples of plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or concepts generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. You can read more here.

Reasonable Adjustments

As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.

Complete the "Assistance required" section in the "Additional requirements" page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you're deaf, a Language Service Professional.

If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Document Accessibility

If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.

This job advert contains links to the DfT Careers website. Our website provides useful guidance and information that can support you during the application process. If you cannot access the information on our website for any reason, please email for assistance.

Further Information

For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role.

Pre-employment Checking

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment.

A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

Feedback

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :

• Name : Elliot Morgan
• Email :

Recruitment team

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Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email:

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website Here

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