Transport Modeller - Consultant

We are interested in candidates (very FLUENT in Italian and English) with specific experience in the transportation industry, developing complex, multi-modal strategic modelling tools for business cases, traffic due diligence and transportation planning. You will have experience finding solutions to various challenges and preparing appraisals and data reports for a range of projects and clients.

The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of the team to complement our existing modelling offer and will be required to:

• Work on complex transportation models and related analytical tasks using a range of technical tools (VISUM, VISSIM, Emme, CUBE)
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business to provide high-quality consulting and differentiated services to our clients
• Contribute to effective project performance on both financial and behavioural measures

Requirements

Key requisites are:

• Proven experience using transportation modelling tools to support transportation consultancy including:
  • Macrosimulation Network modelling (VISUM), knowledge of Emme and CUBE will be valuable
  • Spreadsheet modelling (Excel)
  • Understanding and application of logit models
  • Knowledge of Microsimulation software will be valuable (VISSIM, VISTRO)
  • Knowledge of GIS software will be valuable
  • Knowledge of Statistical analysis (R, Stata) will be valuable

• Proven ability in leading projects to a successful conclusion

• Proven experience in calibration of complex Network Models
• Desire to collaborate and innovate with different teams, as well as work independently when required
• Proficiency in Italian and English is required. Languages of other countries where Steer conducts business (especially Spanish) would be advantageous but not essential

Education and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in planning, engineering or related field, ideally with a transportation focus
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain technical details clearly to non-technical audiences and write in a well-structured and logical way

Benefits

We offer a flexible approach to work and believe in empowering our people and giving them the opportunities to shine.

The team you will be joining is based in Bologna, Italy. In addition, there will be opportunities to work with colleagues based in our offices overseas, particularly in UK, India, North and South America. Our social and cultural responsibilities form an important part of our culture and values. We believe that actions speak louder than words, and therefore have annual measurable targets across all social impact areas, particularly EDI and sustainability. This year we are delighted to have won the 'Best Graduate Programme' award from Women in Rail and our senior staff offer mentoring support to Women in Transport. We have also committed to successfully operate as a Net Zero Carbon company by 2025.

We offer a competitive package of benefits including hybrid working, lunch tickets and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Steer is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications regardless of age, race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or gender.

Part-time and flexible working applications will be considered.

Last updated on May 10, 2023