Aoife Connaughton
About Aoife Connaughton
Aoife Connaughton is a Senior Planner at Arup in London, with extensive experience in urban planning and a strong educational background in geography and urban design.
Current Role at Arup
Aoife Connaughton is currently serving as a Senior Planner at Arup, a role she has held since 2021 in London, England. In this position, she is involved in the planning and development of urban projects, bringing her expertise in urban design and city planning to the forefront.
Previous Positions at Arup
Before becoming a Senior Planner, Aoife Connaughton worked at Arup in two other capacities. She was a Planner from 2019 to 2021, where she contributed to various planning projects. Prior to that, she started her journey at Arup as a Graduate Planner from 2017 to 2019, which helped her gain foundational experience in urban planning.
Early Career
Aoife Connaughton's early career included several internships and leadership roles in Birmingham, United Kingdom. She worked as an Intern at Phil Jones Associates from 2015 to 2016. Concurrently, she served as Co Chair at Vale Fest for the same duration. Additionally, she gained experience as a Mentor in the Outreach Mentor Scheme from 2014 to 2015.
Educational Background
Aoife Connaughton holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Urban Design and City Planning from University College London (UCL), completed in 2017. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Geography with Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Birmingham, graduating with Upper Second Class Honours in 2016.