From human geography to traffic and mobility advisor at Multiconsult

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I work in the Mobility and Analysis department at Multiconsult, alongside colleagues with expertise in traffic and mobility planning, transport modelling, and socio?economic assessments. My role as a Traffic and Mobility Advisor involves a wide range of tasks, including traffic calculations, mobility strategies, traffic safety assessments, and developing solutions for walking, cycling, and public transport.

As a consultant, I participate in many different types of projects ¨C large and small ¨C for municipalities, regional authorities and private developers. The common denominator is that they need support in understanding mobility challenges and making decisions that lead to better, safer, and more sustainable transport solutions.

What is the most exciting thing about your job?

The most exciting part of my job is the variety. Working as a private consultant means no two days or projects are the same. I get to dive into many different problem areas, from strategic mobility planning to detailed traffic assessments and each project has its own unique context and challenges.

It is also genuinely rewarding to help clients with very different needs ¨C whether it¡¯s a municipality aiming to strengthen its efforts on sustainable mobility, or a private developer looking to improve their traffic solutions. Being able to contribute solutions that shape how people move is both fun and meaningful.

How do you use your educational background at work?

As a human geographer, I use my education every single day. The degree taught me to understand mobility challenges in a broader societal context ¨C how space, people, planning processes and transport systems are connected. Where engineers often work deep in technical details, a human geographer can help tie these details together and see the bigger picture.

The combination of qualitative and quantitative methods, strong analytical skills and critical thinking is very useful. The interdisciplinary perspective from my studies helps me collaborate easily with people from different professional backgrounds.

GIS has also been one of the most valuable tools in my daily work.

What is a typical day at work?

A typical workday includes a mix of internal collaboration, project discussions and direct contact with clients. This can mean sparring with colleagues in the project team or coordinating progress with clients.

My tasks vary a lot and can include everything from preparing analyses, writing notes and reports, to working on sales-oriented tasks such as preparing bids for new projects. I also have some administrative responsibilities, especially related to project management and client follow-up.

The variation is part of what makes the job motivating.

How did you get the job?

I found the position on LinkedIn and applied through the regular recruitment process. I started looking for jobs early in my master¡¯s degree, because many consultancy companies begin their hiring processes for newly graduated students well before graduation.

I applied widely at first and, like most students, I received many rejections or no reply at all. However the process taught me a lot about writing applications and tailoring a strong CV. Eventually, it led me to the right place ¨C a role that matched both my interests and background.

What are your best tips to students who are looking for your type of job?

My main advice is to specialize in urban development and mobility during your master¡¯s degree. Courses related to transport, planning and city development are highly relevant.

Take GIS courses ¨C this is one of the most useful practical skills that many recruiters are looking for.

Be early: if you want a job straight after graduation, start looking during your studies, as many consultancy companies recruit ahead of time.

If possible, choose a practice course or internship. For me, this was a great opportunity to apply my education in real projects, gain confidence and build experience that made me stand out as a new graduate.

And finally: stay curious about how cities work and follow debates and emerging research ¨C genuine interest is something employers truly value.

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