Jack Pearson
About Jack Pearson
Jack Pearson is a Senior Permanent Way Engineer and Rail Team Lead at Arup in Auckland, New Zealand, with extensive experience in rail infrastructure projects across multiple countries.
Current Role as Senior Permanent Way Engineer and Rail Team Lead
Jack Pearson currently holds the position of Senior Permanent Way Engineer and Rail Team Lead at Arup in Auckland, New Zealand. His role involves overseeing rail projects, leading design checks, and managing various aspects of rail engineering. His responsibilities also include supervising track alignment and trackform packages, significant tasks that highlight his expertise in complex rail infrastructure projects.
Previous Experience with SMEC/Arup JV
Jack Pearson worked as a TA Project Engineer - Inland Rail at SMEC/Arup JV from 2018 to 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. During his tenure, he contributed to the Inland Rail project, a significant initiative that demonstrates his capacity to handle large-scale engineering tasks. His role required a deep understanding of rail systems and project management skills.
Survey Planner and Supervisor at Parsons Brinckerhoff
Prior to his current role, Jack Pearson served as a Survey Planner/Supervisor at Parsons Brinckerhoff from 2011 to 2014 in Manchester, United Kingdom. His responsibilities included planning and supervising survey operations, which provided him with robust experience in managing technical and logistical aspects of rail projects.
Early Career as Trainee Technician at Balfour Beatty Rail
Jack Pearson began his career as a Trainee Technician at Balfour Beatty Rail from 2008 to 2011 in the United Kingdom. This initial role laid the foundation for his future in rail engineering, giving him practical exposure to technical tasks and the workings of rail systems.
Educational Background in Civil Engineering
Jack Pearson has a solid educational background in civil engineering, which underpins his professional expertise. He achieved a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Hons in Civil Engineering from Bangor University (2012-2014). Prior to that, he attained a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil Engineering from the College of West Anglia (2010-2012) and a BTEC National Certificate in Civil Engineering from the College of West Anglia (2008-2010). These qualifications provide a robust foundation for his professional accomplishments.
Leadership in Significant Rail Projects
Jack Pearson has held significant leadership roles in various rail projects. He led the Independent Design Check for the CRL C3 alignment and trackform packages and served as Project Manager for KiwiRail Auckland Signalling's Independent Overview project. He also played a pivotal role as Track Lead for the CC2M project during the preliminary design phase and contributed to the Southern Cross Masterplan in Melbourne as Track Lead. These roles underscore his ability to manage and contribute to critical rail infrastructure initiatives effectively.