Andrew Lawrence
About Andrew Lawrence
Andrew Lawrence is a Director at Arup and a Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor in Timber Engineering at the University of Cambridge.
Professional Career at Arup
Andrew Lawrence has had a long and distinguished career at Arup, a global design, engineering, and consulting firm. He began his journey as a Structural Engineer in 1993, progressing through various roles over nearly three decades. Lawrence held the positions of Senior Engineer and Associate before becoming an Associate Director in 2011. In 2021, he ascended to the role of Director. Based in London, Lawrence co-leads Arup's specialist existing buildings team and has undertaken structural safety assessments on numerous existing structures worldwide. Additionally, he serves as a Trustee of the Arup UK Pension Scheme.
Academic Role at University of Cambridge
Since 2019, Andrew Lawrence has served as a Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor in Timber Engineering at the University of Cambridge. In this role, he is committed to improving structural safety across the industry. Lawrence's academic involvement aligns with his professional expertise, enabling him to impart practical knowledge to the next generation of engineers. His active participation in research committees and code development for timber structures enhances his teaching and influence within the academic community.
Educational Background
Andrew Lawrence's educational foundation lies at the University of Cambridge, where he obtained a Master of Arts (MA) in Civil Engineering from 1988 to 1991. Following his MA, he pursued further studies at the same institution, achieving a Post Graduate Certificate in Design, Manufacture & Management between 1991 and 1992. This strong educational background laid the groundwork for his extensive career in structural engineering and academic instruction.
Contributions to Structural Engineering and Safety
Andrew Lawrence has made significant contributions to structural engineering, particularly in the field of timber structures. He works closely with research bodies across Europe to enable new, larger timber structures and plays an active role on various BSI and Eurocode committees. Lawrence's dedication to the field is also reflected in his structural safety assessments of numerous existing structures globally, several of which have been large building portfolios and legal expert commissions. His commitment to improving structural safety extends to his roles in both industry and academia.