Barbara Shipton
About Barbara Shipton
Barbara Shipton is a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Arup in Edinburgh, Scotland, with extensive experience in geotechnical engineering and a strong educational background in soil mechanics and civil engineering.
Current Role at Arup
Barbara Shipton currently holds the position of Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Arup. She has been working in this capacity since 2021 in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. With extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, Barbara is involved in various projects requiring her expertise in soil mechanics and foundation design.
Previous Experience at Arup
Barbara Shipton's association with Arup dates back to 2009. Initially starting as a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, she progressed to Geotechnical Engineer from 2010 to 2016 in London, England. Her expertise and dedication led to her promotion to Senior Geotechnical Engineer, a role she resumed multiple times between maternity leaves, from 2016 to 2017 in London, and again in 2019 for seven months in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Extended Maternity Leave
Barbara Shipton took extended maternity leave twice to bring up her children. From 2017 to 2019, she focused on bringing up her son, and from 2019 to 2021, she dedicated her time to bringing up her daughter. These breaks allowed her to balance her professional career with her personal responsibilities effectively.
Education and Qualifications
Barbara Shipton holds multiple degrees in engineering and soil mechanics. She earned her Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering from The University of Glasgow (2000-2004). She then pursued her Master of Science (MSc) in Soil Mechanics at Imperial College London (2004-2005). Her academic journey culminated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Soil Mechanics from the same institution, completed from 2005 to 2009.