Ian Lumsden
About Ian Lumsden
Ian Lumsden is an Associate Director at Arup in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with over 23 years of experience in leading multi-disciplinary design teams for complex projects.
Title
Ian Lumsden holds the position of Associate Director at Arup in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. He has been in this role since 2014.
Company
Ian Lumsden is currently associated with Arup, a global engineering and consulting firm. He has a long-standing career with the company, having been with them for multiple roles since 1996.
Education and Expertise
Ian Lumsden holds a degree in Civil Engineering with European Studies (MEng) from Heriot-Watt University (1991-1996). He also completed a Masters Module in 'Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in the Built Environment' in partnership with Southampton University from 2018-2019.
Professional Background
Ian Lumsden has extensive experience in the field of engineering and consulting. Prior to his current role at Arup, he worked as an Associate at Arup (2005-2014) and has held senior engineering positions at URS Corporation (2003-2005) and Blyth and Blyth Consulting Engineers Ltd (2001-2003). His career began as an Engineer at Arup in London (1996-2001).
Industry Experience
With over 23 years of experience, Ian Lumsden has led multi-disciplinary design teams on complex projects across various sectors including mixed-use, commercial, retail, residential, education, entertainment, and sports stadia/arenas.
Leadership in Digital Transformation
Ian Lumsden leads Arup's automation efforts across the UK, focusing on digital process improvement. He provides leadership and direction for automation and digital transformation initiatives at Arup, enhancing efficiency and innovation within the company.