Farnaz Jahanshahi BSc (Hons) Cmilt
About Farnaz Jahanshahi BSc (Hons) Cmilt
Farnaz Jahanshahi is a Senior Transport Planner at Arup in London with over nine years of experience in transport consulting.
Title: Senior Transport Planner
Farnaz Jahanshahi holds the title of Senior Transport Planner at Arup in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. She has been serving in this position since 2018. Prior to this role, she held various other positions at Arup, steadily advancing from Graduate Transport Planner to Transport Planner.
Company: Arup
Farnaz Jahanshahi has been associated with Arup, a global design and consulting firm, for over nine years. Throughout her tenure, she has contributed extensively to the Transport Consulting team. She currently plays a strategic role in leading the transport input to masterplans and preparing transport planning documents to support planning applications for a diverse clientele.
Education and Expertise
Farnaz Jahanshahi has a strong academic background with a degree in Air Transport Management from Loughborough University (2006-2010). She also studied English Literature at Shiraz University from 2000 to 2004. Her technical expertise encompasses the development of transport strategies for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. She is adept in transport modelling tools including Transyt, LinSig, Junctions 8, ARCADY, PICADY, Saturn, RailSys, PLANET, Mass Motion, TRICS, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, MapInfo, SPSS, and SNAP.
Background in Transport Planning
Farnaz Jahanshahi began her career in transport planning at Birmingham International Airport as a Transportation Planning Assistant from 2008 to 2009. She subsequently joined Arup in 2010 as a Graduate Transport Planner, before progressing to roles with increasing responsibility. Her experience and knowledge have made her a key player at Arup, where she has been involved in various significant projects.
Involvement in Stakeholder Consultations
Farnaz Jahanshahi has substantial experience in stakeholder consultation processes. She has participated in DCO examinations, public consultations, and focus groups. Her role often involves advising clients on the benefits of active and sustainable travel and ensuring that best practice walking and cycling principles are incorporated into planning processes.