Gwion Parri
About Gwion Parri
Gwion Parri is a Structural Engineer at Arup with extensive experience in water-related infrastructure projects.
Company
Gwion Parri currently works at Arup as a Structural Engineer. Arup is well-known globally for its involvement in diverse, often high-profile engineering projects. Gwion has been with Arup since 2011, stationed in Cardiff, United Kingdom. At Arup, he serves as the primary contact for structural design-related issues within the firm's Water Group.
Previous Positions
Gwion Parri has held a variety of roles in the engineering sector. He worked at Blue Mountain Project in Jamaica as a Water Ambassador from 2010 to 2011. Prior to that, he had a secondment stint at Dean & Dyball Construction in Cardiff, Wales, serving as a Site Engineer from 2008 to 2009. He was also a Site Engineer for Engineers for Overseas Development (EFOD) in Uganda in 2005. Previous longer-term roles include being a Civil Structures Engineer at Hyder Consulting from 2005 to 2010, and a Graduate Engineer at Halcrow Group from 2003 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Gwion Parri studied Civil Engineering at Swansea University, attaining his Master’s Degree in 2003. He became a Chartered Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers in 2009. His expertise lies in the structural design of water-related infrastructure, encompassing components such as tanks, chambers, culverts, flood walls, and small buildings. He plays a crucial role in preparing fee proposals and cost estimates for various projects.
Project Management in Developing Countries
Gwion Parri has extensive project management experience, particularly in designing and constructing water-related infrastructure in developing countries. His role involves managing projects that address water infrastructure needs, an area where he has built strong relationships with key clients. His international experience includes working at D.O.O Plan in Bosnia-Herzegovina and at Pharoah Gold Mines, demonstrating his adaptability to diverse project environments.