Edward Blake
About Edward Blake
Edward Blake is a Senior Modeller at Arup in London, with extensive experience in transport modeling and consultancy.
Current Role at Arup
Edward Blake currently serves as a Senior Modeller at Arup, a role he has held since 2021. Based in London, England, United Kingdom, Edward applies his expertise in transport modelling to support various infrastructure projects. His current position at Arup involves working on complex transportation systems, aiming to improve urban mobility and efficiency through advanced modelling techniques.
Previous Experience at Infrata
Before joining Arup, Edward worked as a Senior Consultant at Infrata from 2020 to 2021. During his time at Infrata, which lasted one year, he applied his modelling skills to a range of transportation projects, providing consultancy services that helped clients optimize their transport infrastructure investments. Based in London, Edward contributed to the development and evaluation of transport models that informed strategic decision-making.
Roles at Mott MacDonald
Edward had an extensive tenure at Mott MacDonald, starting as a Graduate Transport Modeller in 2013 and progressing to a Senior Transport Modeller by 2019. Over a period of six years, he advanced through roles including Transport Modeller and Senior Transport Modeller. During this time, he worked on a variety of transportation projects, leveraging his expertise to analyze and model transport systems to improve performance and capacity. Edward's contributions were instrumental in several key projects aimed at urban planning and transport efficiency.
Education and Academic Background
Edward Blake holds a Master’s Degree in Transportation Planning and Engineering from the University of Southampton, which he completed between 2014 and 2016. Prior to this, he earned a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics from Nottingham Trent University, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. His academic journey began at King Edward VII School in Melton Mowbray, where he completed his pre-university education from 2005 to 2009. Edward’s solid academic foundation has played a crucial role in his professional achievements in the field of transportation modelling.