Abigail Deas
About Abigail Deas
Abigail Deas is a Project Manager at Arup with extensive experience in project management and environmental management, previously working at Jacobs and holding degrees from the University of Leicester and Nottingham University Business School.
Current Position at Arup
Abigail Deas is currently a Project Manager at Arup, where she has been working since 2013. She works from London, United Kingdom. Her role involves overseeing various projects, ensuring they meet quality standards, are delivered on time, and stay within budget. She brings to Arup extensive experience in project management and a solid background in environmental and waste management.
Previous Experience at Jacobs
Before joining Arup, Abigail Deas worked at Jacobs in various roles. From 2012 to 2013, she was seconded to SWA as a Project Manager in Dallas, Texas. From 2010 to 2013, she also served as a Project Manager during her secondment to SWA. Prior to these roles, she was a Contract and Cost Engineer at Jacobs from 2009 to 2010, and she began her career at Jacobs as a Graduate Waste Management Professional from 2007 to 2009. Each of these roles provided her with valuable skills in managing and implementing projects in the waste management and environmental sectors.
Educational Background
Abigail Deas holds a Master of Science degree in Management from the University of Leicester, completed in 2006. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Nottingham University Business School, completed in 2005. Her educational background laid a strong foundation in both environmental studies and management principles, equipping her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her subsequent roles in project management.
Professional Skills and Specializations
Abigail Deas specializes in change control, waste management, and environmental management. Her transition from the environment and waste management sector to project management has allowed her to combine her technical expertise with leadership and organizational skills. She has a proven track record in managing various projects, overseeing all phases from conception through completion.
Career Transition to Project Management
Initially starting her career in the environment and waste management sector, Abigail Deas transitioned to project management. She worked as a Project Engineer for the South West Alliance before advancing to a Project Manager position. This career shift enabled her to leverage her technical expertise while honing her project management capabilities.