Senior Transport Planner

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to meet the growing portfolio of transport planning projects within one of the UK’s leading independent consultancies. Mayer Brown is a specialist design practice with an integrated approach supporting our clients on projects from conception, through consent and during construction. Our holistic approach ensures both innovative and deliverable design solutions and supports our vision to create better places through good design.

The role will require working across a range of different projects although the focus will initially be on meeting our commitments on developing planning projects ranging from the development of movement strategies to support the master planning of strategic sites through to supporting reserved matters applications.

What You'll Do:

As a Senior Transport Planning Consultant at Mayer Brown, you will play a key role in shaping our projects and driving projects forward. Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare technical reports, including Access Appraisals, Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and WCHAR / ATZ Assessments and Reviews.
• Carry out junction capacity modelling and initial CAD design work, including Swept Path Analysis.
• Liaise with stakeholders, external project team members and clients.
• Represent the company at meetings, public consultations and exhibitions.
• Work collaboratively with other Transport Planning team members within Mayer Brown as required

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a highly capable and adaptable Senior Transport Planner with exceptional intellectual, professional, and interpersonal agility. You will be pragmatic and resilient, able to navigate uncertainty and change while applying a logical and systematic approach to problem-solving. Strong analytical and numeracy skills, including proficiency in MS Excel, are essential, along with the ability to present findings clearly and persuasively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to convey complex transport issues in an authoritative yet accessible manner to a diverse range of stakeholders. You will be highly organised, capable of managing multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively, and demonstrating outstanding time management. A creative mindset, particularly in producing professional marketing and promotional materials, would be advantageous. Additionally, you will be self-motivated, able to conduct independent research, and produce high-quality reports with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Geography, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Planning, Transport Planning) preferred but not essential. Additional qualifications are advantageous.
• Working towards or achieved TPS PDS (desirable but not essential).
  

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Transport Planner with a commitment to CPD.
• Growing professional network with established client contacts, ideally in south-west region.
• Experience managing small-scale projects from initiation to successful completion.
• Proficient in preparing feasibility studies, Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, and Travel Plans, with CAD capability as a bonus.
• Competent in TRICS, TemPro, and Junctions 9 (Arcady/Picady); experience with LinSig, GIS, or Microsimulation is a plus.

What We Offer:

• A supportive, friendly work environment with a vibrant social calendar.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package, with leave increasing the longer you are with us.
• A tailored development program through the Transport Planning Society, including funding and mentoring, as you work towards Chartership.
• Flexibility to find a working style that suits you, promoting a work-life balance.
• A role in a company that enables you to develop the career you desire in Transport Planning.

Why Join Mayer Brown?

 We offer you the unique experience of working within a supportive local team, backed by the stability and success of an established national consultancy. Here's why working with us is different:

• Personal Impact: In our teams, your contributions are noticed and valued. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and clients, making a direct impact on projects and the business.
• Diverse Experience: Unlike large corporations where roles can be narrowly defined, at Mayer Brown, you will gain broad exposure to various aspects of transport planning, enhancing your skills and experience. We will embrace your desire to achieve Professional Qualifications and will work with you to identify and fill any skill gaps.
• Strong Relationships: Build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues and clients. Our close-knit team environment fosters collaboration and mentorship, helping you grow both professionally and personally.
• Agility and Flexibility: Benefit from a more agile work environment where decisions are made quickly, and innovative ideas are encouraged and implemented. We offer the flexibility to find a working style that suits you and our client’s, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Career Growth and Stability: Many of our team members have been with Mayer Brown for decades, appreciating the opportunities to grow with the business. Our commitment to staff development means you can optimise your potential, grow with clients, and maintain your work-life balance throughout your career.
• Fun and Enjoyment: We believe that work should be enjoyable. Our vibrant social calendar and regular team events ensure that you have fun while building strong connections with your colleagues. We promote a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone's contributions are celebrated.

Be the Difference

We want the best people to join our team so the business can grow with you. At work we celebrate integrity, keep our word and treat people with respect. We support each other and embrace diversity to create a place where people from every background can come together and do great things. We promote the right environment for everyone to reach their full potential. 

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life - a diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

How to Apply

We want to know more about you. Please send your CV and a short note explaining why you’re interested in joining Mayer Brown in the Woking office. We value openness and transparency in ensuring a good fit for our team.

Job Type: 
•    Full-time (although potential for part-time working for right candidate)

Pay: 
•    £competitive

Additional pay:
•    Bonus scheme

Benefits:
•    Casual dress
•    Company pension
•    Employee mentoring programme
•    Life insurance
•    Paid volunteer time
•    Sick pay
•    Work from home

Schedule:
•    Monday to Friday

Experience:
•    UK Transport Planning: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:
•    United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: 
•    In person/hybrid

Reference ID: Bris-STP-Mar25