Stephen Cole
About Stephen Cole
Stephen Cole is the Planning and Environment Lead for the PMC Abu Dhabi Public Transport Network at Arup, with over twenty-five years of experience in multi-modal transport engineering and project management.
Company
Stephen Cole is currently associated with Arup where he holds the position of Planning and Environment Lead PMC for the Abu Dhabi Public Transport Network. His role at Arup marks a significant contribution to public transport network planning within Abu Dhabi.
Title
Stephen Cole holds the title of Planning and Environment Lead PMC Abu Dhabi Public Transport Network. In this capacity, he has led and managed public highway infrastructure improvements and public sector transportation studies.
Previous Positions
Stephen Cole has held several notable positions throughout his career. He was an Associate Director at Buro Happold from 2011 to 2012, and the Country Manager for Qatar at PTV from 2007 to 2010. Before PTV, he served as an Associate at Halcrow from 2005 to 2007, and as an Associate Director at Faber Maunsell from 2002 to 2005.
Experience
Stephen Cole boasts over twenty-five years of experience in multi-modal transport engineering, traffic engineering, and project management. He has overseen transportation input for both large and small-scale private development assessments and master plan studies. Additionally, he has extensive experience preparing and giving evidence for planning inquiries and appeals.
Project Management
Stephen Cole has significant experience in managing and coordinating consultants and contractors on highway schemes, with a focus on traffic control measures. His project management skills extend to handling projects with fee values exceeding £5 million, both in the UK and overseas.
Technical Expertise
Stephen Cole is well-versed with a wide range of standard software used in his field, including VISSIM, VISUM, SATURN, TRIPS, ARCADY, LINSIG, TRANSYT, MAPINFO, AUTOCAD, and TRICS. His technical expertise also spans traffic signal design, selective vehicle control, and CCTV applications.
International Experience
Stephen Cole has considerable overseas project management experience, including assignments in the Middle East, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, and the UK. This international exposure underscores his capability to manage large-scale projects across different regions.