Jac Cross
About Jac Cross
Jac Cross is an Associate at Arup in Solihull, United Kingdom, with extensive experience in engineering and consultancy roles.
Position at Arup
Jac Cross currently holds the position of Associate at Arup in Solihull, United Kingdom. They have been in this role since 2012. Prior to this, Jac served as a Senior Engineer at Arup's London office from 2004 to 2012, giving them extensive experience and knowledge in engineering and consulting work within the company.
Previous Roles
Before joining Arup, Jac Cross worked at Frazer-Nash Consultancy as an Analyst from 2002 to 2003 in Surrey, United Kingdom. Prior to that, they were an Engineer at Atkins in Bristol from 1999 to 2002. These roles have contributed to a robust foundation in engineering and analytical skills.
Educational Background
Jac Cross earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Open University, studying from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, they completed an MEng in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford, from 1995 to 1999. This educational background combines strong technical engineering capabilities with business management acumen.
Technical Leadership in Offshore Wind Farms
Jac Cross has served as the technical lead on the detailed design work for a major program of retrofit action on grouted monopile structures at a large UK offshore wind farm. They also developed a strategy to address grouted connection slippage as part of the wind farm owner's project team.
Graduate Mentorship
Jac Cross actively mentors graduates through the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) training programs. This mentorship role demonstrates their commitment to developing the next generation of engineers by providing guidance and support to new graduates.