Claire Bennett
About Claire Bennett
Claire Bennett is a Principal Geotechnical Engineer at Arup in Cardiff, Wales, with extensive experience in geotechnical design, flood risk management, and rail schemes.
Current Role at Arup
Claire Bennett currently holds the position of Principal Geotechnical Engineer at Arup in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. She has been with Arup since 2013. Her role involves a range of responsibilities from geotechnical design to supervising ground investigations and overseeing the entire technical reporting process.
Previous Experience at Skanska
Claire Bennett gained early industry experience working as an Industrial Placement Student at Skanska in Bridgend, South Wales, in 2008. Her three-month tenure allowed her to acquire foundational knowledge and firsthand experience in construction and geotechnical engineering.
Educational Background
Claire Bennett has an extensive academic background in engineering. She earned a Master of Science (MS) in Construction Engineering from the University of Cambridge, completed between 2019 and 2022. Prior to this, she achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geotechnical Engineering from Cardiff University, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. She also holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering from Cardiff University, completed in 2009. Her initial academic journey began at the High School for Girls, Gloucester, where she studied Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, and Geography, achieving A Levels over seven years from 1998 to 2005.
Rail Schemes Expertise
Claire Bennett has significant involvement in rail infrastructure projects. She served as the Geotechnics Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE) for the Llanwern Rail Facilities project. Additionally, she has contributed to the redevelopment of Exeter St Davids Depot. Her expertise in rail schemes spans across various technical aspects and project management phases.
Flood Risk Management
Claire Bennett has experience in developing flood risk management schemes through the Strategic Outline Case (SOC) and Outline Business Case (OBC) phases. She supports the remediation of existing flood risk management assets that do not meet the required level of protection, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing community safety.
Geotechnical Design and Analysis
Claire Bennett's proficiency in geotechnical design adheres to British Standards and Eurocodes. She relies on OASYS software packages for geotechnical analyses and is responsible for conducting technical reporting at all project stages, including desk studies, ground interpretation, and design. Her capability extends to scoping ground investigations and supervising intrusive works on site.