Laurens Tait
About Laurens Tait
Laurens Tait is the Director and Cities Business Unit Leader at Arup, with extensive experience in urban planning, mobility analytics, and design management.
Company: Arup
Laurens Tait is currently employed at Arup, a multinational professional services firm. He holds the position of Director and Cities Business Unit Leader since 2021. His role involves overseeing the strategic direction and operational performance of the Cities Business Unit in the Amsterdam Area. Laurens has been an integral part of Arup for several years, progressing through various leadership positions.
Title: Cities Business Unit Leader at Arup
Since 2021, Laurens Tait has been serving as the Director and Cities Business Unit Leader at Arup. In this role, he is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Cities Business Unit. Previously, he served as Associate Director for the same unit, from 2019 to 2021. This position is based in the Amsterdam Area, where Laurens coordinates multiple projects and initiatives aimed at urban development and planning.
Education and Expertise: Imperial College London and École des Ponts ParisTech
Laurens Tait holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Transport from Imperial College London, obtained in 2007. He also earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering from the same institution in 1999. Additionally, he studied Civil Engineering at École des Ponts ParisTech from 1998 to 1999. Laurens has a robust academic background that supports his professional roles, particularly in urban planning, mobility analytics, and transportation engineering.
Background: Extensive Career in Engineering and Urban Planning
Laurens Tait's career spans over two decades, with significant experience in engineering and urban planning. He began his career as a Trainee Civil Engineer at Bovis from 1995 to 1998. He then worked as an Architectural Trades Manager at Bouygues in Singapore for 11 months in 1999, followed by a seven-year tenure as a Civil Engineer at Bechtel. He joined Arup in 2007 as a Transport Specialist and subsequently took on various leadership roles, including Associate Director and Director of Planning and Computation.
Skills in Mobility Planning and Mobility Analytics
Laurens Tait possesses specialized skills in mobility planning and mobility analytics. He applies these skills to enhance urban planning and transportation projects, focusing on highways, rail systems, and design management. His expertise in these areas comes from his extensive experience and academic background, making him a proficient professional in the built environment.