Anna Bevington
About Anna Bevington
Anna Bevington is a Senior Planner and Team Leader at Arup in Melbourne, Australia, with extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and consultation analysis for large-scale infrastructure projects.
Current Role at Arup
Anna Bevington holds the position of Senior Planner & Team Leader at Arup's Melbourne office since 2019. In her role, she leads multi-disciplinary teams in the preparation of masterplans and growth strategies. She is also actively involved in managing stakeholder engagement and consultation analysis for large-scale infrastructure projects. Anna plays a key role in fostering diversity and inclusion within the office, sitting on the office's Diversity & Inclusion committee.
Previous Experience at Arup
Before relocating to Melbourne, Anna Bevington worked in various capacities at Arup in the United Kingdom. She served as a Senior Planner from 2014 to 2019 in Manchester, a Planner from 2012 to 2014 in Birmingham, and a Graduate Planner from 2011 to 2012 in Birmingham. During her tenure, she gained extensive experience in urban and regional planning, contributing to diverse projects and teams.
Experience at Barnabus Manchester
Anna Bevington's experience includes a stint at Barnabus Manchester where she worked as a Team Leader from 2018 to 2019. During her time there, she managed various team operations, contributing to the organization's community-focused initiatives in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Educational Background
Anna Bevington has a robust academic background in urban and regional planning. She earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Urban and Regional Planning from The University of Birmingham in 2011. Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geography and Urban and Regional Planning from the same institution in 2010. Her early education included studies in English Literature, Geography, German, and Maths at Newport Girls' High School.
Early Career and Internships
Anna Bevington's career foundations were built through various internships and volunteer roles. She interned at Birmingham City Council’s Planning and Regeneration department, volunteered as a Retail Site Acquisition Volunteer at Barnardo's, and gained work experience at Much Wenlock Town Council, Telford & Wrekin Council, and Mole Valley District Council. These early roles provided her with essential insights into planning and community engagement.