David Waring
About David Waring
David Waring is a Quality Assurance Manager at Arup with extensive experience in major infrastructure projects and a background in civil engineering.
Title and Current Role
David Waring holds the title of Quality Assurance Manager at Arup. Based in London, United Kingdom, he has been with Arup since the year 2000. In addition to his role as Quality Assurance Manager, David also serves as a Planning Manager at the company, contributing significantly to various projects and operations.
Previous Positions
David Waring has held pivotal roles in major engineering firms throughout his career. From 1988 to 2000, he worked at Balfour Beatty Plc as Chief Engineer. Prior to that, he spent 10 years at W.A. Dawson as a Site Agent from 1978 to 1988. These roles have equipped him with extensive experience in managing large-scale construction projects and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
Education and Qualifications
David Waring completed his secondary education at Mount St. Mary's College in Spinkhill, United Kingdom. He then pursued higher education at Manchester University, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons) in Civil Engineering, from 1975 to 1978. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in civil engineering and construction management.
Major Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, David Waring has been involved in several major infrastructure projects. Notably, he contributed to the King's Cross Underground Station Redevelopment and the Jubilee and Northern Line Resignalling. Additionally, his work on Crossrail projects spanned key stations such as Canary Wharf, Tottenham Court Road, Custom House, Woolwich, Liverpool Street, and Bond Street. These contributions highlight his expertise in complex engineering and project management.
Skills and Technical Expertise
David Waring possesses a diverse set of skills in the realms of project controls, document management, technical assurance, and quality assurance. He advises on construction methodologies to support 'safe by design' initiatives and ensure compliance under the CDM regulations. David also supports design teams in developing efficient construction methods and assists clients with construction sequences and programme development.