John O'connor
About John O'connor
John O'Connor is an Associate Director at Arup with over 20 years of experience in geotechnical and civil engineering.
Current Role at Arup
John O'Connor currently serves as an Associate Director at Arup, holding this position since 2020. Arup is a global design, engineering, and consulting firm known for its innovative approach to engineering projects. His current role involves overseeing project delivery, managing client relationships, and providing technical leadership in geotechnical and civil engineering.
Past Experience with ByrneLooby
Before his tenure at Arup, John O'Connor worked at ByrneLooby in multiple roles. He served as an Associate Director in Dubai from 2015 to 2017, and as an Associate from 2010 to 2015. Earlier in his career at ByrneLooby, he held the position of Senior Project Engineer from 2008 to 2010. His responsibilities included project management, design oversight, and client coordination.
Previous Roles in Engineering
John has accumulated extensive experience in geotechnical and civil engineering through various roles. From 2005 to 2008, he worked as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Tonkin & Taylor, followed by a year-long position as a Geotechnical Engineer at JB Barry & Partners. He began his career as a Section Engineer at PJ Hegarty & Sons from 2000 to 2002.
Educational Background
John O'Connor holds an MEngSc in Geotechnical Engineering from University College Cork, completed in 2004. He also earned a BE in Civil Engineering from the same institution, completing his degree in 2000. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in geotechnical principles and civil engineering.
Specializations and Expertise
With over 20 years of experience in the field, John O'Connor specializes in foundation design, ground improvement, slope stability, deep basements, seismic analysis, dewatering analysis, and earthworks. His expertise spans multiple regions, including Ireland, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and New Zealand. He advocates for early geotechnical involvement in projects to enhance risk management and achieve time and cost savings for clients and stakeholders.