Abigaile Bromfield, Frtpi
About Abigaile Bromfield, Frtpi
Abigaile Bromfield is the Director at Arup and Non-Executive Director at Midland Heart, with extensive experience in urban planning, sustainable development, and social housing.
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Abigaile Bromfield currently holds the position of Director at Arup, a role she has been fulfilling since 2019. Additionally, she serves as a Non-Executive Director at Midland Heart since 2018. Within Arup, she has held various significant roles including Associate Director and Planning Manager.
Education and Expertise
Abigaile Bromfield has a robust educational background in urban planning and geography. She earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Urban Planning (Environmental Assessment & Management) from Oxford Brookes University (1998-2000) and a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Geography (European Studies) from Durham University (1995-1998). She is also an Accredited Mediator from CORE mediation. Her professional expertise includes sustainable development, social housing, project management, negotiation, urban planning, and feasibility studies.
Professional Background
Abigaile's career spans both the public and private sectors. She worked as a Senior Policy Advisor at the Cabinet Office on a secondment from 2014 to 2016, reporting directly to the Prime Minister. Other notable positions include Regional Coordinator at HCA ATLAS (2004-2011) and Senior Planner at Atkins (1999-2004). Her diverse roles have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the political, cultural, and economic challenges in her projects.
Work at Arup
Abigaile joined Arup in 2012, serving in several leadership roles including Associate Director and Planning Manager based at Arup campuses in Solihull (Birmingham) and Nottingham. As Director since 2019, she continues to contribute her extensive experience and skills in sustainable development and social housing, facilitating projects that require intricate coordination and management.
Role at Midland Heart
Since 2018, Abigaile has been serving as a Non-Executive Director at Midland Heart in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Midland Heart focuses on providing affordable housing and care services. In her role, she leverages her expertise to support the organization's strategic objectives and governance.