Tom Spencer
About Tom Spencer
Tom Spencer is a Senior Transport Planner at Arup in Bristol, United Kingdom, with extensive experience in transport planning and advisory roles across various organizations.
Senior Transport Planner at Arup
Tom Spencer has been serving as a Senior Transport Planner at Arup in Bristol, United Kingdom since 2016. His role involves delivering advanced transport planning solutions and providing technical expertise in various projects. With his extensive background and experience, he contributes to high-profile projects and influences transport planning strategies.
Previous Roles in Transport Planning
Before his current position, Tom Spencer worked at Arup in London, United Kingdom as a Transport Planner from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, he spent seven years at CH2M HILL in London as a Senior Consultant - Transport Planning and Advisory. He began his career as a Graduate Transport Planner at Parsons Brinckerhoff in Exeter, United Kingdom, from 2005 to 2006.
Education and Expertise in Mathematics
Tom Spencer studied Mathematics at Cardiff University, achieving 1st Class Honours from 2000 to 2003. His strong mathematical foundation has been crucial in his career in transport planning. Before university, he attended Colyton Grammar School from 1993 to 2000. His academic background equips him with the analytical and problem-solving skills essential for his field.
Technical Expertise and Software Proficiency
Tom Spencer has provided technical transport modelling expertise to clients such as Transport for London, the Department for Transport, and the Olympic Delivery Authority. He is specialized in pedestrian modelling and has used LEGION software extensively. Additionally, he possesses advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access, including VBA programming, enabling him to deliver bespoke modelling solutions and analyses.
International Consultancy Projects
Tom Spencer has undertaken consultancy projects for international clients, including New York City Transit and the Malaysian Government. His work involves delivering customized transport modelling solutions and comprehensive analysis, demonstrating his capability to handle diverse and complex transport planning challenges on a global scale.