Richard Bickers

Integrated Planning Lead - North of England

I lead Arup’s Integrated Planning business in the North of England focussing on the design, planning and delivery of transformational schemes.

I specialise in the development and regeneration of cities. These are often challenging projects, involving working with multiple stakeholders and overcoming complex constraints to deliver positive change. I am responsible for leading multi-disciplinary teams on projects ranging from large scale masterplans and major transport infrastructure to commercial developments and new public realm.

I am a chartered civil engineer, qualified project manager and member of the Academy of Urbanism. I have worked extensively both within the UK and internationally. For the past ten years, I have been based in Yorkshire helping to deliver a number of major schemes including York Central; Wellington Place and the Tetley Brewery in Leeds; Bradford City Park and the transformation of Hull’s Public Realm.