Anna Ortega
About Anna Ortega
Anna Ortega is an Associate Planner at Arup in Manchester, England, with a background in planning and law.
Professional Experience at Arup
Anna Ortega has been contributing to Arup since 2017, progressively moving up the ranks. She began her tenure as a Senior Planner in Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, starting in 2017. She then advanced to the role of Principal Planner in 2020, with continued responsibilities in Manchester. In 2023, she took on the position of Associate Planner in Manchester, with duties that further capitalized on her extensive experience in urban and spatial planning.
Prior Experience at Indigo Planning Limited
Before joining Arup, Anna Ortega worked at Indigo Planning Limited in Leeds, United Kingdom. She held the position of Assistant Planner from 2011 to 2014. During her three-year tenure, she gained significant experience in the planning sector, which laid the foundation for her subsequent roles at Arup.
Education and Expertise in Planning
Anna Ortega possesses a strong educational background in planning and law. She completed her MSc in Spatial Planning at UCL from 2010 to 2011. This advanced degree equipped her with specialized knowledge in spatial planning. Prior to that, she earned an LLB in Law from the University of Leeds, where she studied from 2007 to 2010. This interdisciplinary education has provided her with a broad understanding of both legal and planning principles, which she applies in her professional roles.