John Cook
About John Cook
John Cook is a Senior MX Designer at Arup and Jacobs with over 20 years of experience in geometric road design.
Company
John Cook is currently employed at Arup as a Senior MX Designer since 2018. He also holds the position of Senior MX Designer at Jacobs, where he has been working since 2007 in Perth, Australia. Previously, he worked at Main Roads Western Australia as a Road Designer from 1996 to 2007.
Title
John Cook holds the position of Senior MX Designer. He serves in this capacity at both Arup and Jacobs, bringing extensive experience in geometric road design to both roles.
Education and Expertise
John Cook studied Civil Engineering at TAFE, achieving a Diploma over the course of six years from 1994 to 2000. Before that, he attended Katanning Senior High School from 1989 to 1993. With over 20 years of experience in geometric road design, he is proficient in Bentley MX, including MX Renew and Project Wise file management systems. He also has experience using AutoCAD and AutoTRACK software, and has had training in Bentley Openroads, Autodesk Infraworks, and 12D software.
Responsibilities and Expertise
In his role as Senior MX Designer, John Cook undertakes detailed design reviews for both local and interstate projects. He provides specialist advice and assists project managers with work proposals, reporting, and design schedules. Additionally, he ensures adherence to relevant state standards in design reviews.
Professional Background
John Cook has a professional background that spans over two decades. Before his current roles at Arup and Jacobs, he spent 11 years working at Main Roads Western Australia as a Road Designer. His expertise in geometric road design includes involvement in both urban and rural projects.