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Arup
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Joining Arup

At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to doing socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

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The Opportunity

We have opportunities for an experienced and ambitious Data Scientist to join our collaborative and creative Transport Modelling and City Modelling Lab team in London.

We’re looking for an experienced and ambitious Data Scientist to join our collaborative and innovative Transport Modelling team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in agent-based and activity-based modelling, working alongside senior transport modellers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally.

About the Role

As a Data Scientist in our Transport Modelling team, you will:

Develop and apply innovative methodologies to solve complex urban modelling challenges using data, models, and visualisation.

Build and calibrate models including synthetic populations, activity/location choice models, and forecasting future transport scenarios.

Support scheme assessments and mitigation testing through robust data analysis.

Collaborate with clients and stakeholders, attend meetings and present insights.

Extract, interpret, and communicate model outputs through traditional and non-traditional technical reporting.

Leverage your expertise in Python and GitHub to deliver scalable and efficient solutions.

You will be based in London with potential project work elsewhere in the UK and internationally, as required.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

4–6 years of experience in data science, simulation, urban modelling, and/or transport modelling.

Proficiency in Python

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Data Science, Transport Planning, Statistics).

Strong data visualisation skills tailored to client needs.

Ability to present complex data clearly and effectively.

Excellent interpersonal and client-facing communication.

Comfortable working independently and within a team.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

PhD degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Data Science, Transport Planning, Statistics), especially activity based and/or agent-based modelling

Direct experience with activity-based and agent-based modelling, including synthetic population development.

Experience in the appropriate development and deployment of machine learning algorithms, balancing explainability with predictive power

Familiarity with MATSim or PopulationSim.

Experience with databases and statistical tools (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server, R) and knowledge of traditional modelling software (e.g., SATURN, VISSUM, CUBE).

Knowledge of cloud computing (AWS, GCP, Azure etc.)

Knowledge of software engineering practices, including automated testing, peer review via pull requests, continuous integration and continuous deployment and data engineering

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

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