Ian Drabble
About Ian Drabble
Ian Drabble is an Associate Director at Arup with extensive experience in civil engineering and project management.
Company
Ian Drabble currently works at Arup as an Associate Director. He has been with the company since 2012. Prior to his current role, he served Arup as an Associate from 2007 to 2012, accumulating over a decade of experience with the organization.
Title
Ian Drabble holds the title of Associate Director at Arup. His tenure in this role has involved leadership responsibilities and oversight of significant projects across various sectors including rail, aviation, and buildings.
Education and Expertise
Ian Drabble studied Civil Engineering at The University of Bolton, where he earned a B Eng degree from 1986 to 1990. He began his educational journey at Honeywell Secondary School. His professional expertise includes leading projects in infrastructure sectors, overseeing design projects, and supervising engineering teams.
Background
Ian Drabble's career spans several key roles in the civil engineering field. He was an Associate Director at WYG Group from 2004 to 2007, a Projects Manager at Mouchel plc from 2002 to 2004, and a Principal Engineer at JMP Consulting from 2000 to 2002. Earlier in his career, he worked at Leeds City Council from Graduate Engineer to Senior Engineer from 1990 to 1999.
Project Leadership
Ian Drabble has led multiple high-profile projects. These include the A63 Castle Street Improvement in Hull, A2 Dover Access, and A2 Brenley Corner schemes in Kent. Additionally, he directed the design of an electrical and fibre optic upgrade project. His portfolio also includes the First Direct Arena in Leeds, Copenhagen Arena in Denmark, and the Sheraton Park Project in Doha, Qatar.
Supervision and Training
As a Supervising Civil Engineer, Ian Drabble oversees the training and development of upcoming engineers. His efforts ensure the growth and continuous improvement of engineering skills within his team, helping to shape the next generation of professionals in the field.