Ben Oakman
About Ben Oakman
Ben Oakman is a Senior Landscape Architect at Arup in Bristol, United Kingdom, with extensive experience in landscape architecture and consultancy.
Current Position at Arup
Ben Oakman serves as a Senior Landscape Architect at Arup since 2013. Based in Bristol, United Kingdom, he has contributed his expertise to various high-profile projects. Arup, a globally renowned engineering and design consultancy, benefits from his extensive experience and technical know-how in landscape architecture.
Previous Experience at The Landmark Practice
Before joining Arup, Ben Oakman was a Senior Landscape Architect at The Landmark Practice from 2009 to 2013. During his four-year tenure, he worked on various landscape architecture projects, honing his skills in providing consultancy and design in environmental planning.
Educational Background
Ben Oakman holds a Masters in Landscape Architecture from Edinburgh College of Art, which he completed between 2001 and 2003. He also earned a BSc in Biological Sciences from the University of Bristol, where he studied from 1995 to 1998. His educational foundation has equipped him with a broad understanding of both the scientific and artistic aspects of landscape architecture.
Hinkley C Connection Project Contributions
Ben Oakman provided technical landscape and visual advice to six Joint Local Authorities during the Development Consent Order process for the Hinkley C Connection project. Additionally, he acted as an expert witness presenting evidence at landscape and visual Issue Specific Hearings, exemplifying his expertise in regulatory and planning matters.
Notable Projects
Ben Oakman has been involved in various notable projects throughout his career. He worked on the Newport City Centre Public Realm project, enhancing public spaces and integrating bus services into the area. He also offered landscape consultancy services for over fifteen Solar PV projects across the UK and conducted an independent landscape review for the Nant Y Moch Wind Farm project, advising on layout improvements and planning policy compliance.