Martin Swaffield
About Martin Swaffield
Martin Swaffield is a Senior Planner at Arup in Auckland, New Zealand, with extensive experience in town planning and infrastructure projects.
Title and Current Role
Martin Swaffield serves as a Senior Planner at Arup. He has been in this role since 2022 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Previous Experience at Arup
Before his current position, Martin held various roles at Arup. He worked as a Senior Town Planner from 2020 to 2022 in London, England. Prior to that, he served as a Town Planner from 2018 to 2020 in London, United Kingdom.
Early Career
Martin began his professional career at Beca as a Planner from 2014 to 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand. Additionally, he has experience working at the University of Otago as both a Tutor and Lab Demonstrator in 2014.
Educational Background
Martin Swaffield earned a Master of Planning from the University of Otago, where he studied from 2013 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geography from the University of Otago, studied from 2010 to 2012. He completed his secondary education at Lincoln High School from 2005 to 2009.
Professional Qualifications and Accreditations
Martin is a Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute and an accredited PRINCE2 Practitioner. These qualifications underline his expertise and commitment to professional development in the field of planning.
Project Involvements
Throughout his career, Martin has been involved in multiple high-profile projects, including roles on Europe's largest rail infrastructure project and participation in the Thames Tideway Tunnel project.