Doug Balmer
About Doug Balmer
Doug Balmer is an Associate Principal at Arup with over thirty years of experience in project management and civil engineering design, specializing in major highway, bridge, and rail projects.
Company
Doug Balmer currently holds the position of Associate Principal at Arup. He has been associated with Arup for a substantial period, accumulating over three decades of extensive experience in the field of civil engineering.
Title
Doug Balmer has held several notable positions over his career at Arup. His roles have included Associate Principal, Associate Director, Associate, Senior Engineer, and Engineer. His progression through these roles reflects a deepening expertise and growing responsibility within the company.
Education and Expertise
Doug Balmer graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering from the University of Nottingham, where he studied from 1987 to 1990. With over thirty years in project management and civil engineering design, he has specialized in major highway, bridge, and rail projects. His expertise includes leading civil infrastructure design teams and providing technical advice on various contract formats.
Background
Doug Balmer's career in civil engineering began in 1990 at Arup in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Over the years, he has worked across different locations including Coventry and Solihull in the UK, as well as Montreal, Canada. His roles in these locations have ranged from Engineer to Associate Principal, providing him with a broad base of experience in engineering and project management.
Experience with Major Projects
Throughout his career, Doug Balmer has been instrumental in delivering a range of highway and bridge crossing projects on a global scale. His work has included leading major civil infrastructure design teams and advising on contract formats such as PPP, DBFOM, Design & Build, and Early Contractor Involvement. He has also been closely involved with the application of new technology on projects, notably in design and visualization software, and the implementation of collaboration and data management tools.