Almudena Barona
About Almudena Barona
Almudena Barona is the Asociada and Civil Engineering Leader at Arup España, with a rich background in civil engineering and project management across various regions and roles.
Current Role at Arup España
Almudena Barona currently serves as Asociada and Civil Engineering Leader at Arup España. Since 2018, she has been based in Madrid, Spain, where she oversees various civil engineering projects and initiatives. Her role involves leading important projects within the civil engineering domain, contributing significantly to the company's portfolio.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Almudena Barona worked as a Senior Civil Engineer & Project Manager at Arup España from 2016 to 2018. She has also served as Subdirector Técnico at AECOM in Bogotá D.C., Colombia, from 2014 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she was the Directora de Proyectos Marítimos y Portuarios at A&D ALVARADO & DÜRING, and held the position of Directora de Proyectos at AB INGENIERIA in Valladolid, Spain. Additionally, she served as Construction Services Manager at SACYR in Castilla y León, Spain, from 2005 to 2007.
Education Background
Almudena Barona graduated with an MSc in Hydraulic Engineering from Universidad de Burgos, where she specialized in hydraulics and achieved a Master's in Civil Engineering (Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos) in 2004. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in Water and Environment (AGUA y MEDIO AMBIENTE) from Universidad de Valladolid, completing her studies in 2009.
Peru Reconstruction Project
Almudena Barona leads the Peru Reconstruction Project at Arup Spain. This project aims to develop a portfolio of fluvial projects to provide flooding protection for 17 rivers in Peru. Her leadership in this initiative showcases her expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects focused on hydrology and flood management.
Water Business Director Role
In her role as Water Business Director at Arup Spain, Almudena Barona is responsible for client strategy and project delivery assurance. Her duties include managing client relationships, ensuring project quality, and contributing to the growth and success of the water business unit within the company.