Matt Douglas
About Matt Douglas
Matt Douglas is the Commercial Leader North and Northwest & Yorkshire at Arup, with extensive experience in the UK infrastructure sector and a 28-year career in project delivery and management.
Title at Arup
Matt Douglas holds the position of Commercial Leader for the North and Northwest & Yorkshire regions at Arup. He has been in this role since 2022, leading strategic initiatives and managing key commercial operations.
Director and Group Leader at Arup
Since 2007, Matt has also served as Director and Group Leader for NW &Y Infrastructure at Arup based in Leeds. He oversees complex infrastructure projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions in the North West and Yorkshire regions.
Past Work Experience
Prior to his roles at Arup, Matt Douglas worked at Earth Tech, now AECOM Design Build, as Major Projects Leader from 2000 to 2007. Earlier in his career, he served as a Civil Engineer at Anglian Water Services between 1996 and 1998, gaining foundational expertise in civil engineering projects.
Education and Qualifications
Matt Douglas has an extensive educational background that includes a BEng in Civil Engineering from The University of Auckland (1990-1994), an MBA in International Business from the University of Leeds (1999-2000), and an Advanced Leadership Programme in Business Leadership from the University of Cambridge (2014).
Team Leadership and Responsibilities
In his current roles, Matt is responsible for Profit & Loss across 11 offices in the North of England and leads a team of 1,400 professionals, including engineers, scientists, and planners. His extensive experience spans over 28 years, focusing on infrastructure sectors like rail, water, energy, and nuclear.
Skills and Expertise
Matt Douglas has developed comprehensive skills in infrastructure project delivery, commercial and general management, business improvement, project management, and strategic decision making. His career reflects significant contributions to the UK infrastructure sector.