Catherine Downes
About Catherine Downes
Catherine Downes is a Senior Technician (Traffic) at Amey in Liverpool, England, with extensive experience in civil engineering and traffic management.
Current Title and Role
Catherine Downes is currently employed as a Senior Technician (Traffic) at Amey. She has been in this role since 2019, where she is based in Liverpool, England. Her responsibilities include project management of S38/S278 schemes and implementing Traffic Regulation Orders to impose traffic management measures on public highways.
Previous Professional Experience
Before her current role, Catherine worked at Arup as an Assistant Technician from 2015 to 2019, also in Liverpool. She started her professional journey at Arup earlier, working as a Civil Engineer Apprentice from 2012 to 2019. Additionally, she has held positions unrelated to engineering, such as Customer Service at Footasylum for two months in 2012, Junior Finance Assistant at Alternative Futures Group Ltd from 2010 to 2011, and General Assistant at Tesco from 2004 to 2007.
Education in Civil Engineering
Catherine Downes studied Civil Engineering at The City of Liverpool College, earning an HNC from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, she obtained a BTEC Diploma in Civil Engineering and the Built Environment from Liverpool Community College, where she studied from 2012 to 2014. She also earned an Access to Science and Technology Diploma from Liverpool Community College in 2009.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Catherine is proficient in using software like AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office packages. She gained EngTech status through the CIHT in November 2020, accompanied by an 'Award for Outstanding Performance at Professional Review'. In April 2021, she became the CIHT North West Region's Recruitment Officer.
Projects and Designs
In her role, Catherine designs and improves cycle and pedestrian routes within major cities. She also designs and introduces road markings and traffic signs for various schemes. Her work significantly contributes to enhancing urban infrastructure and safety.