Josie Drath
About Josie Drath
Josie Drath is an Associate Director at Arup in London, with extensive experience in transport economics and business analysis.
Current Role at Arup
Josie Drath currently serves as an Associate Director at Arup, a position she has held since 2019 in London, United Kingdom. In her current role, Josie brings extensive expertise to the table, drawing on years of experience in economic appraisal and transport planning. Based in one of the world's leading design and engineering firms, Josie plays a crucial role in overseeing complex infrastructure projects and business case developments.
Previous Experience at Atkins
Before joining Arup, Josie Drath was an Associate Director at Atkins from 2009 to 2019, based in Warren Street, London. During her decade-long tenure at Atkins, Josie led numerous high-profile projects, including preparing the business case for major transport infrastructures such as Crossrail 2. Her expertise in strategic planning and economic appraisals was instrumental in advancing several key transport initiatives.
Early Career and Positions Held
Josie Drath started her career as a Distribution Analyst at Arcadia Group Ltd, then moved on to work at Halcrow as a Transport Economist. She later became a Senior Business Analyst at Transport for London, followed by roles as Principal Consultant at MVA Consultancy and Associate Director at Atkins. Each position has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of the transport and infrastructure sectors.
Educational Background
Josie Drath holds a BSc (Hons) in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Leeds, where she studied from 1996 to 1999. She also completed her A-levels in Maths, English Literature, and Music at Long Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge from 1994 to 1996. This strong educational foundation has equipped her with the analytical skills essential for her roles in transport economics and infrastructure planning.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Josie Drath has led and contributed to several major projects throughout her career. Notably, she developed the business case for the Thameslink Programme, advocating for a £7.5 billion investment. She also directed the South Yorkshire Tram Vision and Supertram Outline Business Case, and managed the economic appraisal for Crossrail 2. Additionally, Josie provided technical advice for the Thameslink Southern and Great Northern rail franchise specification and coordinated the quality evaluation for the West Coast Franchise.