Adam Laywood
About Adam Laywood
Adam Laywood is a Senior Planner at Arup with extensive experience in project planning and management across various industries.
Current Role at Arup
Adam Laywood is currently serving as a Senior Planner at Arup. He has been with Arup since 2018, working out of Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom. In this role, Adam is involved in various significant projects including the masterplanning and site redevelopment of Ratcliffe Power Station and the East Fife Hydrogen Production Facility project. His responsibilities include overseeing project scheduling and ensuring timely project execution.
Previous Experience at Quantex Consulting Limited
Before joining Arup, Adam Laywood worked at QUANTEX CONSULTING LIMITED. He held the position of Associate Director for two months in 2018 and served as a Senior Delay Analyst from 2017 to 2018. During his tenure, he played a critical role in the preparation and defence of delay and extension of time claims, investigating the causes and effects of delays, disruption, and acceleration.
Experience at National Grid
Adam Laywood has an extensive background working with National Grid. He served as Lead Programme Planning Engineer from 2016 to 2017 and Programme Planning Engineer from 2015 to 2016, both in Warwick. He also held the role of Lead Planner for the Hinckley Point C Connection Project from 2014 to 2015. In these roles, he was responsible for the comprehensive planning and oversight of various critical infrastructure projects.
Educational Background
Adam Laywood pursued his education at Leeds Beckett University, where he studied Project Management. He earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree, completing his studies in 2011. His academic training provided him with a solid foundation in project management principles and practices.
Proficiency in Planning Software
Adam Laywood is proficient in using major planning software packages including Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Project. His expertise in these tools enables him to effectively manage project schedules, resource allocation, and overall project planning.