Ayisha Paw
About Ayisha Paw
Ayisha Paw is a Civil Engineer currently working at Arup in London, with experience in various engineering roles and a strong commitment to sustainable development and climate resilience.
Current Role at Arup
Ayisha Paw is currently employed as a Civil Engineer at Arup, based in London, United Kingdom. Her current work encompasses various civil engineering responsibilities, with a focus on technical water, flooding, and drainage design projects. Her role includes designing storm and waste water drainage systems, as well as pressurized water supply networks, contributing to infrastructure that supports sustainable and resilient urban development.
Previous Experience at Skanska
Before joining Arup, Ayisha Paw served as a Site Engineer for Skanska from 2019 to 2020. During her time there, she worked at Euston Station on the HS2 Enabling Works Package as a Utilities Engineer. This role involved close collaboration with the Costain Skanska Joint Venture, engaging in the planning and execution of utility infrastructure for the massive HS2 project.
Volunteer and Internship Roles
Ayisha Paw has also built a diverse portfolio through various volunteer and internship roles. She worked as a Volunteer Engineer with Engineers Without Borders UK in Mexico in 2016. Additionally, she interned at Arup twice in 2015, focusing on water engineering and geotechnical engineering in London. She also volunteered with AIESEC in Lima, Peru, in 2013, and gained experience as a Sales and Customer Service Representative at Air Canada in London in 2012.
Educational Background
Ayisha Paw holds a Master’s Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering from University College London, earning her degree in 2016. She also completed an online course from Technische Universiteit Delft in 2020, focusing on Introduction to Water and Climate. Her foundational education was obtained from Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, where she completed her high school education in 2012.
Skills and Areas of Expertise
Ayisha Paw possesses a range of skills pertinent to civil engineering, particularly in the realms of storm and waste water drainage design and pressurized water supply networks. Her work history spans significant international projects, combining experiences from small to large scale regeneration masterplanning. She is also deeply invested in the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, aiming to contribute to climate resilient infrastructure globally.