Rachael Wade
About Rachael Wade
Rachael Wade is a Planner at Arup in Leeds, England, with a background in urban studies and planning from The University of Sheffield.
Title and Company
Rachael Wade currently holds the position of Planner at Arup in Leeds, England. She has been with the company since 2020. Previously, she worked at Arup as a Graduate Planner from 2018 to 2020, also in Leeds. Her role at Arup involves contributing to significant projects, including high-profile infrastructure developments such as High Speed 2.
Professional Experience
Rachael Wade has accumulated a diverse range of professional experiences spanning various roles. She started her career at McDonald's as a Crew Member from 2012 to 2014 in Liverpool before transitioning to Paperchase Products Ltd, where she worked as a Sales Assistant from 2014 to 2017 in Sheffield. Additionally, she served as a Sales Assistant at Sheffield Students' Union from 2017 to 2018. Rachael also completed student placements in Town Planning at Sefton Council and Cass Associates in Liverpool during 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Education and Qualifications
Rachael Wade holds an Mplan in Urban Studies and Planning from The University of Sheffield, where she studied City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning from 2014 to 2018. Early in her educational journey, she attended Archbishop Blanch High School from 2007 to 2014.
Industry Contributions
As part of her professional endeavors, Rachael Wade has made notable contributions to significant projects such as the High Speed 2 infrastructure project, which is a major national development in the UK. Additionally, she has been actively involved in developing a city centre vision for a city in Yorkshire, focusing on urban regeneration and economic growth.
Professional Affiliations
Rachael Wade serves on the RTPI Yorkshire Young Planners committee. In this capacity, she is involved in organizing networking and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events for young professionals in the region. Her role on the committee underscores her commitment to supporting and fostering the growth of young talent in the field of urban planning.