Manuel Diez Garrido
About Manuel Diez Garrido
Manuel Diez Garrido is an Associate at Arup, specializing in masterplanning and site development, with a career spanning multiple roles in urban design and engineering.
Current Title and Role at Arup
Manuel Diez Garrido is currently an Associate in Masterplanning and Site Development at Arup, a position he has held since 2015. Based in Dublin, he oversees the preparation of conceptual urban design and masterplanning work. He is responsible for client relations and new business development in the masterplanning and site development sector. His role includes managing a team focused on masterplanning and site development.
Career History
Before joining Arup, Manuel Diez Garrido founded and directed Urban Fabric from 2008 to 2015. He also worked at Keith Simpson & Associates as Deputy Director for Urban Design from 2007 to 2008. Prior to that, he was an Associate Urban Designer at Colin Buchanan & Partners from 2001 to 2006. His earlier roles include Project Engineer at Ove Arup from 1999 to 2001 and Ingeniero de Proyectos at AC Proyectos from 1994 to 1998.
Educational Background
Manuel Diez Garrido holds a Master's degree in Urban Design from Heriot-Watt University, completed between 1998 and 2000. He also earned a Diploma in Ingeniería de Mobilidad from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya in 1995. Additionally, he studied at Universidad de Cantabria from 1988 to 1993.