Alex J Welch
About Alex J Welch
Alex J Welch is a Senior Planner (Transport Planning) at Arup with over 20 years of experience in transport planning across various regions including the UK, the Channel Islands, Bahrain, and the UAE.
Company
Alex J Welch currently works at Arup as a Senior Planner in Transport Planning. Based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, Alex has been with the company since 2015. Arup is a renowned multinational professional services firm offering engineering, design, planning, and consulting services for various aspects of the built environment.
Title
Alex J Welch holds the position of Senior Planner (Transport Planning) at Arup. In this role, Alex is responsible for overseeing the transportation planning aspects of various projects, ensuring they meet the required standards and are economically efficient.
Education and Expertise
Alex J Welch achieved an MSc in Transportation Planning & Engineering from the University of Southampton, attending the institution from 2002 to 2004. Prior to that, Alex earned a BA (Hons) in Geography from the University of Portsmouth, studying from 1997 to 2000. With over 20 years of professional experience, Alex is skilled in preliminary junction and highway design and is knowledgeable in the standards from the UK (DMRB), US (HCM), and Gulf regions. Alex is also experienced in coordinating with stakeholders for the planning of various types of developments.
Background
Alex J Welch has a robust career history in transport planning, having worked in multiple locations including the UK, the Channel Islands, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates. Alex has held important roles such as Principal Engineer at FMW Consultancy (part of WYG) and Senior Transport Planner at the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs & Urban Planning in Bahrain. Previous positions also include roles at Bath & North East Somerset Council, RPS Group, DLP Transportation Ltd, Hyder Consulting engineers Ltd, and Jubb Consulting Engineers Ltd.
Experience in Transport Planning
Alex J Welch has extensive experience in the field of transport planning, spanning over two decades. This includes expertise in coordinating with stakeholders for the planning of developments, from single dwellings to major masterplans. Alex is skilled in ensuring the economic efficiency of utilities, roads, and the transportation of goods through strategic planning. Additionally, Alex has full appreciation of the budget and timescales associated with transport planning projects.