Senior Demand Modeller – Transportation Planner (UK Wide)

Transportation Planner (UK Wide) is looking for a Senior Demand Modeller in Ireland, Transport for the North, with the role focused on be central to the delivery of key workstreams, with clear pathways for growth—whether you aspire to lead projects or deepen your technical expertise. It would suit someone who can bring our colleagues enjoy project diversity and global reach within collaborative and innovative work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and development to the role.

How the role is set up

Strong data analysis capabilities. Familiarity with Excel, Access/SQL, Python, or R is desirable. A commitment to delivering high-quality technical work.

Where someone would start

Be central to the delivery of key workstreams, with clear pathways for growth—whether you aspire to lead projects or deepen your technical expertise. Be supported by our Strategic Modelling & Data capability lead, ensuring exposure to a wide range of development opportunities. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential.

What helps someone build confidence

Our colleagues enjoy project diversity and global reach within collaborative and innovative work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

What is expected

• A proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve complex problems.
• A numerate degree (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Programming, or Data). Other degrees are welcome if you have strong quantitative skills.
• Experience in public transport modelling (CUBE, EMME, VISUM) is a plus.

Job details

• We embrace flexible and hybrid working, and with offices across the UK, we welcome applicants from all locations.
• We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best.
• Work model: Remote.
• Additional detail: Flexible working options may be available.