David Pinto
About David Pinto
David Pinto is a Chartered Senior Civil Engineer at Arup with over 24 years of experience in bridge and structures inspection, assessment, and design.
Current Title and Position
David Pinto is a Chartered Senior Civil Engineer currently working at Arup. He has been with the company since 1997. His role involves significant technical responsibilities in major highways, rail infrastructure projects, and bridge and structures inspection, assessment, and design.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Arup, David Pinto worked at GM Maunsell as a Chartered Civil Engineer (Contract) in 1996 for five months. He also has experience with Hyder Consulting where he served as a Civil Structural Engineer from 1993 to 1995. Additionally, David worked at Pick Everard as a Civil Engineer from 1987 to 1993. Over the years, he has accumulated diverse experience in various civil engineering capacities.
Education and Expertise
David Pinto studied Civil Engineering at the University of Surrey from 1978 to 1982. With a strong technical background in bridge asset management and structural design, he is well-versed in inspection, assessment, and design. He has over 24 years of experience and a good understanding of Eurocodes 2 and 3. David is skilled in computer-aided design and analysis using software like AutoCAD, SuperStress, and GSA.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
David Pinto specializes in structural renewal and renovation, conceptual design, and bridge asset management. He is experienced in analytical and assessment to HA & NR codes and procedures. His proficiency extends to designing for Network Rail and British Waterways refurbishment schemes, as well as working on detailed highway schemes like the M6 Toll and M1/Westlink. Additionally, he was involved in the Brisbane Airport Link project's checking of a multi-level propped cut & cover tunnel.
Client Collaborations and Projects
Throughout his career, David Pinto has worked with prominent clients such as the Highways Agency, Network Rail, and British Waterways. His significant contributions include delivering designs for various refurbishment schemes and managing major highways and rail infrastructure projects. His experience spans conceptual design to detailed structural assessments, reflecting his versatile expertise in civil engineering.