Alexander Bacon
About Alexander Bacon
Alexander Bacon is a Mechanical Engineer at Arup in Sydney, Australia, with extensive experience in various international projects and a background in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bath.
Current Role at Arup
Alexander Bacon currently works as a Mechanical Engineer at Arup in Sydney, Australia. He has been with Arup in this role since 2019. At Arup, he engages in various projects, including upgrade projects on existing buildings in Sydney, such as Darling Quarter and 388 George Street, and the Salesforce CQT L34-53 fitout project.
Previous Experience at Arup
Before his current role, Alexander Bacon worked at Arup as a Mechanical Engineer from 2018 to 2019 in Dubai. Prior to that, he was a Graduate Mechanical Engineer at Arup from 2016 to 2018, also in Dubai. During his tenure in Dubai, he contributed to notable projects including the Dubai World Expo 2020 Japanese pavilion project and the Qasr Al Hosn Fort restoration project in Abu Dhabi.
Volunteer and Internship Experience
Alexander Bacon has diverse volunteer and internship experience. He worked as a Volunteer Engineer at Maya Pedal in Guatemala in 2015. In addition, he was an Engineering Intern at GE Aviation in Nantgarw, Wales, from 2013 to 2014. Furthermore, he gained earlier work experience at WDS Environmental Ltd in Brecon, Wales, in 2007.
Educational Background
Alexander Bacon holds a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bath, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. Prior to this, he completed his high school education at Brecon High School, where he studied A-levels from 2003 to 2011.
Key Projects and Contributions
Alexander Bacon has contributed to several high-profile projects. He developed strategic roadmaps for a new BBC studio in Stratford, London, and created sustainability strategies for projects aiming for LEEDv4 and WELLv2 accreditation. Additionally, he worked on the Oman botanic garden project during a secondment to Arup's London office.