Daniel Tadic
About Daniel Tadic
Daniel Tadic is a Senior Project and Design Manager at Arup with extensive experience in permanent way engineering and project management across multiple countries.
Current Role at Arup
Daniel Tadic holds the position of Senior Project/Design Manager at Arup, a role he has been serving in since 2020. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Tadic is responsible for overseeing complex design and project management tasks. His role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring the successful delivery of projects in adherence to client specifications and industry standards.
Career at Jacobs
Before joining Arup, Daniel Tadic spent a significant part of his career at Jacobs, where he had two major roles. From 2017 to 2020, he worked as Lead Permanent Way Consultant/Design Manager in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Prior to that, he was based in Newcastle, Australia, serving as Permanent Way Designer/Rail Project Manager for eleven years (2006-2017). During his tenure at Jacobs, he garnered extensive experience in permanent way engineering, handling metro, light rail, and heavy haul projects.
Early Career at Sinclair Knight Merz
Daniel Tadic started his professional journey with Sinclair Knight Merz as an Apprentice Civil Designer/Drafter from 2006 to 2008 in Newcastle, Australia. During this period, he developed foundational skills in civil design and drafting that served as a critical stepping-stone to his future roles in permanent way design and project management.
Educational Background
Daniel Tadic has a strong educational foundation that complements his extensive professional experience. He earned a Master’s degree in Project Management - Business Leadership from the University of Southern Queensland in 2022. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Civil Engineering from the same university and a Certificate IV in Civil Engineering Design from TAFE NSW.
International Experience and Expertise
Daniel Tadic has significant experience managing multi-disciplinary project teams across various countries, including Australia, Colombia, and Malaysia. His expertise in permanent way engineering has primarily been focused on metro, light rail, and heavy haul lines. He is also actively involved in business development, supporting the strategic pursuit of new projects and nurturing key industry relationships.