Aamir Shaikh
About Aamir Shaikh
Aamir Shaikh is a Transport Planner at Arup, with previous experience at Highways England, Jacobs, CH2M, and Lancashire County Council. He holds an MSc in Transport Planning and Engineering from the University of Leeds and an MEng in Civil Engineering with Enterprise from The University of Manchester.
Title
Aamir Shaikh is currently a Transport Planner at Arup.
Company
Aamir Shaikh is an integral member of Arup, a global firm known for its engineering and design services. He supports the Northwest and Yorkshire Transport Planning team, contributing his expertise in transport modelling packages.
Education and Expertise
Aamir Shaikh holds an MSc in Transport Planning and Engineering from the University of Leeds (2013-2016) and an MEng in Civil Engineering with Enterprise from The University of Manchester (2008-2013). Additionally, he completed his A Levels at Blackburn College, focusing on Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Law (2006-2008), and earned his GCSEs from Pleckgate High School, Blackburn, with high grades in subjects including Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, and English (2005-2006).
Professional Background
Aamir Shaikh has accumulated experience across several roles in the transport and civil engineering sectors. He has worked at Highways England as a Public Liaison Officer (2020-2021) and at Jacobs as a Transport Planning Consultant (2017-2019). Prior to that, he served as a Graduate Transport Planner at CH2M (2015-2017), and as a Bridge Engineer and Trainee Transport Planning Officer at Lancashire County Council (2014-2015 and 2013-2014, respectively). His early career includes roles as an Agent at iQor UK (2009-2010) and Security Steward at Controlled Event Solutions (CES) (2008-2009).
Current Role and Responsibilities
In his current role at Arup, Aamir Shaikh leverages his expertise to support transport planning initiatives in the Northwest and Yorkshire regions. He is actively involved in transport modelling and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement efficient and fit-for-purpose transport solutions. He also focuses on improving efficiency and eliminating mundane tasks through his diverse skill set.