Jake Tucker
About Jake Tucker
Jake Tucker is an engineer at Arup in Manchester, UK, with a background in electrical and electronics engineering and extensive experience in various engineering roles.
Current Title and Company
Jake Tucker is currently working at Arup as an Engineer. He has been with the company since 2019 and is based in Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. At Arup, he splits his time between the MEP team and the Resilience, Security, and Risk consultancy, focusing on various security engineering projects.
Education and Expertise
Jake Tucker holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from The Manchester Metropolitan University, where he studied from 2015 to 2018. He also earned a Certificate of Higher Education in Aeronautical Engineering (Avionics) from Kingston University, which he attended from 2012 to 2013. His education has provided him with a strong foundation in both electrical engineering and avionics.
Professional Background
Jake Tucker has a diverse professional background. He started his career in the Royal Navy as a Leading Aircraft Engineering Technician (Avionics), serving from 2009 to 2015. He later worked in various roles, including Assistant Project Manager at Mace, Electrical Engineer at Interserve Engineering Services, and multiple engineering positions at Arup. He has also been a Research Undergraduate and Peer Mentor at The Manchester Metropolitan University.
Notable Projects and Roles
Jake Tucker has been involved in several high-profile projects. He served as a Physical Security Consultant and Area Lead for the Transpennine Route Upgrades (TRU) project in the UK. He was a Resident Electrical Engineer for The Londoner Hotel in London and held roles as a Security Consultant and Package Lead for a Confidential Seat of Governance project in the UK. He also contributed to the Paterson Redevelopment Project as an Electrical Building Services Engineer in Manchester and was involved in a Confidential Financial Services project in the UK.
Industry Experience
Jake Tucker has a wide range of industry experience, having worked in electrical engineering and security consultancy. At Arup, he has taken on roles such as Physical Security Consultant for the Television Center C project in the UK and a Confidential Seat of Governance project in Cyprus. His multidisciplinary expertise spans across electrical, avionics, and security engineering, making him a valuable asset in various complex projects.