Alastair Curry
About Alastair Curry
Alastair Curry is a Senior Design Engineer at Arup with extensive experience in civil engineering and project management, specializing in geotechnical design and infrastructure projects in East Asia.
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Alastair Curry is currently a Senior Design Engineer at Arup. He has held this position since 2015 and operates out of Singapore. In addition to his role as a Senior Design Engineer, he has been a Chartered Engineer at Arup since 2009, where he is based in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Education and Expertise
Alastair Curry studied Civil Engineering at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree, completing his studies in 2009. Earlier education includes a brief tenure at King's School of Macclesfield in 1970. He holds an APMP qualification, gained in 2014, which bolstered his project management capabilities.
Work Experience and Industry Knowledge
Alastair Curry boasts extensive professional experience, particularly in East Asia. He has a profound understanding of design practices and approval processes in regions such as Hong Kong and Singapore. He effectively coordinated the design project for three stations on the New Thomson Line MRT in Singapore, tackling significant redesign challenges due to complex site constraints.
Technical Skills and Project Involvement
Alastair Curry is proficient in using Finite Element analysis for geotechnical design projects. His hands-on experience includes supervising Excavation and Lateral Support (ELS), bored pile foundation construction, and conducting ground investigations as a resident engineer. These technical skills have been vital in his role as a Senior Design Engineer at Arup.