Niamh Kerrigan
About Niamh Kerrigan
Niamh Kerrigan is a Graduate Consultant at Arup, specializing in communication and community engagement within the transport, planning, and economics team. She holds an MSc in Urban and Regional Town Planning from the University of Birmingham and a BS in Geography from Aberystwyth University.
Current Position at Arup
Niamh Kerrigan is currently employed as a Graduate Consultant at Arup, a position she has held since 2021. Based in Solihull, England, she works within the transport, planning, and economics team. Her role emphasizes communication and community engagement, reflecting her dedication to fostering community involvement in urban and rural planning processes.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Arup, Niamh Kerrigan gained diverse professional experience in various roles. She served as a Project Buyer at Rockland Concrete Ltd. in Birmingham for six months in 2020 and 2021. Additionally, she accumulated substantial experience in the hospitality industry, working at Nortons Digbeth as an Assistant Bar Manager in 2020 for eleven months and as a Bartender at Nortons Bar for one month in 2019. Earlier in her career, she held roles as a Bartender/Waitress at The Old Library in Birmingham and completed a work placement at Cyngor Sir CEREDIGION County Council in Aberaeron, West Wales.
Academic Background
Niamh Kerrigan holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Urban and Regional Town Planning from the University of Birmingham, where she studied from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Geography from Aberystwyth University, completing her studies there between 2016 and 2019. Her academic background provided her with a strong foundation in city, urban, community, and regional planning.
Membership and Associations
Niamh Kerrigan is an active member of the Women in Planning organization, specifically the West Midlands Branch. This membership aligns with her professional focus and her passion for enhancing community participation in planning processes. Her involvement in this organization demonstrates her commitment to supporting and advocating for women in the field of urban and regional planning.
Passion for Community Engagement
Niamh Kerrigan has a strong passion for increasing community involvement within both urban and rural planning processes. This passion is evident in her professional role at Arup, where she works as a communication and community engagement consultant. Her dedication to fostering community participation highlights her commitment to ensuring that planning processes are inclusive and consider the voices and needs of local residents.