Pedestrian Modeller / Senior Pedestrian Modeller

Location/s: Madrid, ES
Recruiter contact: Madeleine Knight

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. 

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. 

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.

Overview of the role
We have a range of Pedestrian Modelling roles in our established team based in Madrid, Spain. We provide consultancy services relating to pedestrian modelling and design. This includes building, running and reporting dynamic simulations using CAST, Legion, Viswalk and STEPS, as well as carrying out static analysis.

You would be involved in a range of modelling projects working with teams across the globe. You will undertake technical roles in the development, application and updating of pedestrian models. You will form part of an international team and be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues in our wider division.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Working on pedestrian modelling projects with a focus on spreadsheet based and microsimulation modelling
• Project and task management on modelling projects to include survey programmes, model development, calibration, validation, demand forecasting and appraisal
• Checking and approving model outputs for compliance with quality requirements and industry best practice and motivate others to do so as well
• Training and mentoring other modelling resources to ensure project delivery and staff/team development
• Liaising with clients and other project stakeholders
• Contribute to business development activities including proposal writing

As a member of our modelling team, you will be supported by experienced colleagues to deliver against applicable industry guidelines and standards. You will be integrated into our global business offering fantastic opportunities for your career to develop.

Candidate specification
The successful candidate will be committed to providing high quality, innovative solutions and advice to clients and have good report writing, communication and technical ability.

You will be expected to have a background in transport planning or civil engineering or related disciplines and should have direct experience of applying pedestrian movement principles in a design or operational environment.

Essential:

• Modelling software experience using Legion and Viswalk
• Proven experience working on modelling projects including task leadership
• Skilled in the development of robust models to support decision-making
• Experience in developing pedestrian models from first principles
• Survey design, survey management and data analysis skills

Desirable:

• Project management experience including programme, commercial and financial management
• A history of innovation and involvement in external professional activities
• Some involvement in business development activities and understand the wider transport planning/engineering environment
• Experience supporting junior team members in their career including transferring knowledge and applying pedestrian models

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. 

Equality, diversity, and inclusion 

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working 

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Competitive annual leave
• Pension scheme 
• Life insurance
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Private medical insurance 
• Optional benefits via salary sacrifice (restaurant voucher/transport card/day care voucher)
• Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive  
• Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5  
• Annual bonus scheme  
• Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources 
• Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities 
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

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