Fiona Patterson
About Fiona Patterson
Fiona Patterson is an Associate at Arup with over 20 years of experience in managing environmental aspects of major projects, specializing in Environmental Impact Assessment and Appropriate Assessment.
Company
Fiona Patterson currently works at Arup as an Associate. She has been with the company since 2000, based in Cork, Munster, Ireland. At Arup, she leads a team in preparing technical reports for EIA scoping and screening, Strategic Environmental Assessment, and Appropriate Assessment. She also manages environmental deliverables during constraints and route/site options analysis for major projects.
Previous Roles
Before joining Arup, Fiona Patterson worked at Cork City Council as an Environmental Scientist from 1998 to 2000. During her tenure, she was involved in a variety of environmental tasks and projects. Her work at the council laid the foundation for her long and impactful career in environmental assessment and planning.
Education and Expertise
Fiona Patterson holds an Advanced Diploma in Planning & Environmental Law from The Honorable Society of King's Inns in 2017. She also earned a Diploma in Field Ecology from University College Cork in 2015, an MSc in Environmental Engineering from Queen's University Belfast in 1998, and a Bachelor of Science in Earth Science from University College Cork in 1997. Her educational background equips her with comprehensive expertise in EIA, waste, water, planning development, and energy.
Key Projects
Fiona Patterson has contributed to significant projects such as the N6 Galway City Ring Road and the High Speed 2 Rail line from London to Birmingham. She provided technical advisory roles in Environmental Impact Assessment and Appropriate Assessment for these projects and worked closely with designers and stakeholders to avoid adverse impacts on European designated sites.
Professional Expertise
With over 20 years of experience, Fiona Patterson specializes in managing environmental aspects of major projects through the planning process. She provides technical advisory roles in Environmental Impact Assessment and Appropriate Assessment to various clients. Fiona has a particular interest in Ecological Impact Assessment, especially for projects near European designated sites. She has also provided evidence as an Expert Witness at oral hearings.