Alex De Aboitiz
About Alex De Aboitiz
Alex De Aboitiz is a Major Projects Principal at Arup with extensive experience in underground Public-Private Partnerships and Design & Construct projects in Australasia.
Company
Alex De Aboitiz is currently working at Arup, where he holds the position of Principal for Major Projects. He has been with Arup since 2011.
Professional Title
Alex De Aboitiz serves as the Principal for Major Projects at Arup. His role involves overseeing key projects and initiatives within the company.
Education and Expertise
Alex De Aboitiz completed his studies at the University of Sydney. He pursued Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering from 1994 to 1999, earning a degree in Engineering. Additionally, he studied Geology and Geophysics from 1994 to 1997, obtaining a degree in Science. His educational background has provided him with substantial expertise in civil engineering and geotechnical sciences.
Career Background
Alex De Aboitiz has a varied career spanning multiple roles and companies. He worked at Connell Wagner as a Project Engineer from 1999 to 2007 in Australia. He then moved to Mott MacDonald, working as an Engineer from 2001 to 2003 in the United Kingdom. From 2003 to 2005, he served as a Senior Engineer at Hatch Mott MacDonald in the United States. Following this, Alex worked as a Technical Director at City North Infrastructure from 2007 to 2011 in Australia before joining Arup in 2011.
Key Achievements
Alex De Aboitiz played a significant role during his secondment to the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (CRRDA) as the Technical Director. Additionally, he was a pivotal part of the senior leadership team for the Queensland State Government, facilitating the successful procurement of the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing project. Alex has extensive experience working on underground Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and Design & Construct (D&C) projects, especially in Australasia.