Transport Planning Consultant

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.

What You'll Do:

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

• Lead and contribute to a wide range of transport planning projects that prioritise sustainability, active modes of travel, and people-focused places.
• Contribute to the delivery of active travel strategies, street design concepts, and placemaking assessments.
• Maintain an excellent understanding and interpretation of applicability of Manual for Streets and LTN1/20 in various circumstances.  
• Support the preparation of feasibility studies and technical reports.
• Use GIS tools to support spatial analysis and mapping for transport strategies, movement frameworks, and public realm schemes.
• Collaborate with clients, local authorities, and design teams to develop integrated, sustainable mobility solutions.
• Help manage project budgets and timelines, ensuring high-quality deliverables. 

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a Transport Planning Consultant with strong GIS skills to join our London office at Mayer Brown Limited. This exciting role focuses on delivering sustainable transport, active travel, and placemaking projects.

You will be organised, capable of managing multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively, and demonstrate good time management. A creative mindset would be advantageous. Additionally, you will be self-motivated, able to conduct independent research, and produce high-quality reports.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Transport Planning, Geography, Urban Design or related field). Additional qualifications are advantageous.

Experience

• Experience working on transport planning, active travel network and urban mobility projects.
• Proficiency in GIS platforms such as ArcGIS or QGIS and Adobe InDesign.  
• A genuine interest in sustainable transport, walking and cycling infrastructure, and placemaking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and engaging reports and presentations.
• Membership or working towards membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g., CIHT, TPS) is advantageous. 

What We Offer:

• A London-based role with flexible, hybrid working options.
• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture.
• Structured professional development, including support toward chartership.
• A varied and rewarding workload across sectors and scales.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, with leave increasing the longer you are with us.
• 25 Days annual leave
• Membership of our group pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Payment of subscription to Professional Institution
• Life Assurance 

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 and 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. 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

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: Lond-TPC-July25