Helen Murray
About Helen Murray
Helen Murray is a Senior BD & Proposals Specialist in Cities, Planning & Design at Arup, based in London, England.
Company
Helen Murray is currently employed at Arup, a prestigious global firm specializing in design, engineering, and urban planning. She works within the Cities, Planning & Design division, operating from their London, England office.
Title
Helen Murray holds the position of Senior BD & Proposals Specialist at Arup, where she focuses on the Cities, Planning & Design sector. Her role entails strategic business development and proposal management, critical for securing high-profile urban development projects.
Professional Experience
Helen Murray has a diverse professional background. Before her current role at Arup, she served as BD & Proposals Specialist in the Cities & Planning sector at the same company from 2019 to 2021. She also held roles such as New Business & Marketing Manager at Gustafson Porter + Bowman and Pattern Design. Additionally, she has experience as an Editor at The Open University and Program & Partnerships Manager at PÜR ISTANBUL. Her career began with multiple roles at Acteon and a brief internship at September Films.
Education and Expertise
Helen Murray completed her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Cambridge. Over the years, she has developed expertise in business development, marketing, and proposal management within the urban planning industry.
Project Involvement
Helen Murray has contributed to several notable projects. She played a significant role in the Thamesmead Waterfront Strategic Masterplan, an £8bn development project. She was involved in the successful proposal for the Andoya Integrated Masterplan under Innovation Norway. Other projects include the Auckland Light Rail project with Aurecon, the Sarajevo University Campus Urban Regeneration project, and the Milton Keynes Mass Rapid Transit SOBC project. Additionally, she was part of the team shortlisted for the Liverpool Waterfront Transformation competition.