Francisco Javier Villegas Torres
About Francisco Javier Villegas Torres
Francisco Javier Villegas Torres is a Bridge Engineer at Arup, with extensive experience in bridge engineering roles at WSP and other firms in the UK and Spain.
Title
Francisco Javier Villegas Torres holds the title of Bridge Engineer. He is currently working at Arup, where he continues to contribute to significant infrastructural projects since 2021.
Company
Francisco Javier Villegas Torres currently works at Arup as a Bridge Engineer. He has been with the company since 2021 and is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Arup is a globally recognized firm known for its engineering, design, and consulting services.
Past Experience at WSP in the UK
Before joining Arup, Francisco worked at WSP in the UK in various capacities. From 2020 to 2021, he served as a Bridge Engineer. Prior to that, he worked as an Assistant Bridge Engineer from 2018 to 2020, and briefly as a Graduate Bridge Engineer in 2018. During his tenure, he contributed to multiple infrastructural projects and gained considerable experience in bridge engineering.
Education and Expertise
Francisco holds a Master's degree in Infrastructure Engineering and Management from the University of Surrey, obtained in 2016. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Universidad de Granada in 2014. His educational background has provided him with the technical expertise required to excel in his field.
Professional Background
Francisco's career spans several roles in different companies. He started as a Graduate Bridge Engineer at Opus International Consultants, now part of WSP, where he worked from 2016 to 2018. He then held the position of Engineer at esTCI from 2014 to 2015 in Almería, Spain. Earlier in his career, he worked in different capacities outside the engineering field, including as a Waiter at Tendido Cero from 2007 to 2008 in London, and as a Salesman at Cartonajes La Plana from 2004 to 2007 in Almería, Spain.
Projects: HS2 and East West Rail
Francisco has been involved in significant projects such as HS2 and the East West Rail project. At Arup, he contributed to the HS2 project by focusing on bridge assessments and addressing ground movement induced by tunnel construction. Additionally, he played a role in the East West Rail project, further demonstrating his expertise and commitment to advancing the field of bridge engineering.