Chris Caves
About Chris Caves
Chris Caves is the Director of Infrastructure for Northern Ireland at Arup, with a background in civil engineering and extensive experience in leading major infrastructure projects.
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Chris Caves is the Director of Infrastructure (Northern Ireland) at Arup.
Education and Expertise
Chris Caves studied Civil Engineering at Queen's University Belfast, earning a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree from 1986 to 1990. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in civil engineering principles.
Professional Background
Chris Caves has extensive experience in the infrastructure sector. He worked as the Infrastructure Leader NI at Arup from 2002 to 2017. In 2017, he assumed the role of Director - Infrastructure (Northern Ireland) at Arup. Prior to his time at Arup, he served as the ICE Northern Ireland Region Chair in 2021 for two months.
Major Infrastructure Projects in Northern Ireland
Chris Caves has led significant infrastructure projects such as the A8 Belfast to Larne and A26 Dualling projects. He played a key role in the Coleraine to Derry/Londonderry Track Renewals project and was involved in the development of the Belfast Transport Hub. These projects highlight his leadership in major infrastructure initiatives in the region.