Cliff Topham Steele
About Cliff Topham Steele
Cliff Topham Steele is a Senior Engineer at Arup, serving as the Highways Lead and Deputy Solutions Lead in Birmingham, England. He has played a significant role in the A417 Missing Link project, overseeing various technical and stakeholder engagement aspects.
Current Role at Arup
Cliff Topham Steele serves as the Senior Engineer - Highways Lead & Deputy Solutions Lead at Arup. Based in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom, he has been in this role since 2019. In this capacity, he oversees key highway projects, providing engineering expertise, and leadership within the firm. His responsibilities also include coordinating solutions across different engineering disciplines to ensure comprehensive project delivery.
Work Experience in Highways Engineering
Cliff Topham Steele has an extensive career in highways engineering, predominantly with Arup. His tenure at Arup includes various roles such as Senior Engineer - Highways Lead from 2018 to 2020, and Senior Engineer from 2016 to 2018 in Birmingham. Steele also worked in Solihull and Copenhagen, spanning roles from 1997 to 2016 and 2010 to 2013 respectively. Prior to his long-standing career at Arup, he worked at Aspen Burrow Crocker as an Engineer from 1991 to 1997 in Solihull.
Educational Background in Civil Engineering
Cliff Topham Steele studied Civil Engineering at Oxford Brookes University, where he earned his B Eng Honours degree. He attended the university from 1986 to 1990, which provided him with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for his extensive career in engineering. His educational background underpins his technical expertise and leadership in complex engineering projects.
Involvement in A417 Missing Link Project
Cliff Topham Steele played a pivotal role in the A417 Missing Link project, a significant £400m highway improvement scheme in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. As a key leader, he managed a large team and coordinated with various disciplines to ensure project success. His contributions included active participation in public consultation exhibitions, engaging with stakeholders, supervising the preparation of departure from standard applications, and road safety audit responses. Additionally, Steele was part of the technical support team for the Development Consent Order (DCO) process for this project.