Hayley Gryc
About Hayley Gryc
Hayley Gryc is an Associate Director at Arup with over 15 years of experience in delivering resilient and sustainable buildings, particularly in the education sector.
Current Role at Arup
Hayley Gryc is currently an Associate Director at Arup, a role she has been in since 2019. Based in London, United Kingdom, she is responsible for overseeing various projects and ensuring high standards in engineering and architectural practices. Her work involves providing strategic and technical advice that enhances the resilience and sustainability of built environments.
Previous Roles at Arup
Prior to her current position, Hayley served as an Associate at Arup from 2013. Before that, she was a Senior Structural Engineer at the firm from 2004 to 2013. During these periods, she played pivotal roles in numerous projects, contributing her structural engineering expertise to the development of a variety of buildings. Her experience in these roles laid a strong foundation for her advancement within the company.
Early Career and Education
Before joining Arup, Hayley Gryc worked as an Architectural Assistant at Llewelyn Davies Yeang from 2003 to 2004. She holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Structural Engineering and Architecture from The University of Sheffield, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background provided her with the technical and design skills crucial for her career in engineering and architecture.
Expertise in Resilient and Sustainable Educational Facilities
Hayley Gryc specializes in the creation of safer, resilient, and sustainable educational facilities. She has over 15 years of experience working on projects across Africa, South and South-East Asia, and Small Island Developing States in the Caribbean and Pacific. Her role often involves advising partners on improving construction environments to enhance community resilience and reduce vulnerability.
Work in the Education Sector
Hayley has specific expertise in the education sector, focusing on the design and evaluation of school infrastructure. She provides strategic and technical advice aimed at increasing the resilience and safety of educational facilities. Her work in this sector reflects her commitment to creating environments that are not only functional but also sustainable and secure for future generations.