David Gibbs
About David Gibbs
David Gibbs is a Director at Arup, leading the nuclear business and contributing to aviation projects in the UKIMEA region.
Title
David Gibbs is currently a Director at Arup, leading the nuclear business in the UKIMEA region. His role involves overseeing significant projects within the sector.
Company
David Gibbs works at Arup, where he has held various roles since 1988 including Associate and Associate Director. His current role as Director involves leading specialized projects in the nuclear and aviation sectors.
Education and Expertise
David Gibbs studied at Kingston University from 1985 to 1988. He started his formal education at Radyr Comprehensive School. He has substantial expertise in structural integrity management plans, major structural surveys, and aviation facilities design, including ground run pen aircraft engine test facilities and apron design.
Background
Before joining Arup, David Gibbs worked at British Aerospace as a Stress Engineer from 1987 to 1988, based in Brough. He then moved to Arup, where he progressed to his current role of Director over a span of 27 years, beginning as an Associate.
Achievements
David leads prominent nuclear projects such as Hinkley Point C and the ILW Store facility design. In aviation, he serves on Arup's aviation executive team, contributing to the design of aircraft maintenance hangars, engine test facilities, aircraft spray booths, and engine preparation shops.