James Ghent
About James Ghent
James Ghent is a Senior Engineer at Arup and a Regional Sustainable Development Executive - Project Manager in Australia. He also lectures on highways and drainage at the University of the Sunshine Coast and is pursuing a master's degree in climate change adaptation.
Professional Experience at Arup
James Ghent is currently serving as a Senior Engineer at Arup, a role he has held since 2022. Additionally, he occupies the position of Regional Sustainable Development Executive - Project Manager at Arup since 2020, based in Australia. Previously, Ghent held the roles of Chartered Civil Engineer from 2018 to 2022 and Graduate Civil Engineer from 2016 to 2018 in Sunshine Coast Mc, Queensland, Australia. He is at the forefront of leading the Australasian Sustainable Development Programme at Arup, focusing on creating sustainable and climate-conscious solutions.
Academic Roles and Influence
Apart from his roles at Arup, James Ghent also contributes to academia as a Highways and Drainage University Lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast, a position he has held since 2019 in Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia. Previously, he worked at the same university as a Student Ambassador from 2015 to 2016. Through these roles, Ghent actively engages in educating future engineers, blending practical industry insights with academic knowledge.
Past Engineering and Management Roles
James Ghent has accumulated extensive experience through various engineering and management roles. He served as an Engineering Project Manager at Shadforths Civil Engineering Contractors from 2015 to 2016 in Sippy Downs, Queensland. Prior to this, he was a System Manager with the Royal Australian Navy from 2006 to 2013 in Sydney, Australia. These positions have provided him with a robust foundation in managing complex projects and systems.
Educational Background
James Ghent is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Climate Change Adaptation at Griffith University, a program he began in 2021. He has also studied Sustainability at the University of Kassel, earning credentials in Sustainable Development and Energy Systems in 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of the Sunshine Coast, which he obtained after three years of study from 2013 to 2016. His educational background strongly aligns with his professional focus on sustainability and environmental engineering.
Focus on Sustainable Development
James Ghent leads the Australasian Sustainable Development Programme at Arup, emphasizing the creation of a sustainable and climate-conscious world. His passion for problem-solving that positively impacts living things is evident in his work. He has extensive experience in delivering complex detailed design highway projects and mode shifting planning projects. Ghent also takes part in discussions about climate and practical adjustments, aiming to bridge the gap between scientific understanding and engineering applications.