Katy Sutton
About Katy Sutton
Katy Sutton is a Senior Town Planner at Arup in Sheffield, England, specializing in consultations for large infrastructure projects and community engagement.
Professional Experience at Arup
Katy Sutton currently holds the position of Senior Town Planner at Arup, where she has been working since 2020 in Sheffield, England. Prior to this, she served as a Town Planner at Arup from 2016 to 2020 in Leeds, England, and started her career with the company as a Graduate Town Planner from 2014 to 2016 in Birmingham, England. Throughout her tenure at Arup, Sutton has been involved in significant planning and infrastructure projects, leveraging her expertise in both statutory and non-statutory consultations.
Educational Background
Katy Sutton has a comprehensive educational background that underpins her expertise in town planning. She earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Town and Regional Planning from The University of Sheffield in 2014. Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Business Management at St. Edward's University from 2007 to 2011. She also participated in a study abroad program at the University of Salzburg in 2011.
Early Career and Volunteer Work
Before joining Arup, Katy Sutton gained valuable experience as an Economic Development and Planning Administrative Assistant at the Town of Pantego, Texas, where she worked from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she volunteered as a Research Assistant at Peak District National Park Authority in Bakewell for five months in 2014. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in economic development and planning.
Specialization in Infrastructure Projects
Katy Sutton specializes in delivering both statutory and non-statutory consultations for large infrastructure schemes, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). Her focus on user-centered engagement aims to influence planning, infrastructure, and economic projects effectively. Sutton's approach emphasizes open and honest communication and the use of innovative methods for engaging stakeholders and communities.