David Ross
About David Ross
David Ross is an Associate Power Plant Specialist at Arup, with extensive experience in technical consultancy and leadership on power projects, focusing on coal-fired and gas turbine power plants.
Company
David Ross currently works at Arup as an Associate - Power Plant Specialist. He has been with the company since 2014 and is based at the Birmingham Campus.
Title
David Ross holds the position of Associate - Power Plant Specialist at Arup. His role involves providing technical consultancy and leadership on medium to large scale power projects.
Professional Experience
David Ross has extensive experience in the power industry. Before joining Arup, he served as an Independent Power Plant Specialist at D R Power Consultants Ltd. His career also includes roles such as Managing Director, Power at PJD Group; Operations Manager at South Humber Bank Power Station with Centrica; and Engineering Manager at Drax Power. He has also held significant positions at Alstom Power Service, TXU-Europe Power, China Light & Power Co. Ltd., Powergen, and CEGB.
Education and Expertise
David Ross studied at the University of Derby from 1981 to 1984. His expertise includes technical consultancy and leadership on projects focused on coal-fired and gas turbine power plants, conducting technical due diligence, and providing technical advice for coal and gas assets in various countries. He also has experience as an expert witness in biomass and coal asset projects.
Background
David Ross began his career as a Mechanical Engineer - Student at CEGB from 1978 to 1984. He then progressed through various roles across the power industry, gaining experience as an Operations Engineer at Powergen and Mechanical Maintenance Manager at China Light & Power. His background includes managing the Steam Studies Program focused on steam supplies and CHP optioneering at a UK nuclear site.