Chris Deakin
About Chris Deakin
Chris Deakin is an Associate at Arup with extensive experience in rail and infrastructure projects across South East Asia, Australia, and the UK.
Current Role at Arup
Chris Deakin is currently working at Arup, holding the position of Associate since 2015 in London, United Kingdom. In his role, he brings extensive expertise drawn from years of experience in the rail and infrastructure sector.
Previous Positions at Arup
Chris Deakin previously held the position of Senior Engineer at Arup from 2008 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as an Engineer at Arup from 2001 to 2007 in London, United Kingdom. His responsibilities during these periods included leading complex rail projects and contributing to the firm’s engineering development.
Tenure at Tritech Rail
Before rejoining Arup, Chris Deakin worked as a Senior Engineer at Tritech Rail from 2007 to 2008. During his time at Tritech Rail, he was involved in significant engineering projects, contributing his expertise in rail infrastructure.
Key Projects and Contributions
Chris Deakin led the alignment design for the Downtown Line 3 in Singapore, which features the country's deepest station. He has been deeply involved in major rail projects across South East Asia and Australia, with a focus on alignment design. In the UK, he served as the lead designer on complex permanent way projects, including S&C junction design and drainage design.
Expertise in Digital and Spatial Engineering
Chris Deakin possesses strong expertise in digital and spatial engineering. This expertise complements his extensive experience in the rail and infrastructure industry. He currently leads the Digital business in Singapore, overseeing a highly skilled GIS team.