Jakki Thompson
About Jakki Thompson
Jakki Thompson is an Associate Principal at Arup in London, with extensive experience in civil engineering and project management across various organizations in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia.
Title
Jakki Thompson currently holds the position of Associate Principal at Arup. She has been with the company since 2018, based in London, United Kingdom.
Work Experience at Arup
Jakki Thompson serves as Associate Principal at Arup. She previously worked at Arup from 2008 to 2016 as a Civil Leader and Associate. Her combined experience at the firm spans over a decade in various leadership roles.
Previous Roles in Construction and Engineering
Before rejoining Arup in 2018, Jakki Thompson held numerous positions in the construction and engineering sectors. She was Project Manager at Queensland Water Infrastructure Pty Ltd from 2007 to 2008, Project Engineer at Leighton Contractors from 2004 to 2007, and Superintendent's Representative, Site Engineer at Water Corporation from 2001 to 2004.
Involvement with National Association of Women in Construction
Jakki Thompson has been actively involved with the National Association of Women in Construction in various capacities. She was Auckland Committee Member from 2017 to 2018, Memberships Chair from 2015 to 2016, and Education and Mentoring Committee Co-chair in 2014.
Education and Qualifications
Jakki Thompson completed her Bachelor of Engineering from CQUniversity, where she studied from 1994 to 1999. Her formal education laid the groundwork for her extensive career in engineering and project management.