Kate Hall
About Kate Hall
Kate Hall is a Director at Arup with extensive experience in civil engineering and infrastructure design, having held various leadership roles at High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd and contributed to major projects like the London 2012 Olympics.
Current Role at Arup
Kate Hall is currently serving as a Director at Arup, based in London, England. She assumed this position in 2021. In this role, she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the firm, contributing to major infrastructure projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.
Previous Positions at Arup
Prior to her current role, Kate has held various positions at Arup over her extensive career. She started as an Industrial Trainee/Sponsored Student in 1991 and grew through roles such as Civil Engineer, Associate, and Associate Director between 1995 and 2009. She initially served as Director from 1991 until 2015 before returning to Arup in 2021.
High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd Roles
Kate played a significant role at High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd, serving as Director of the Built Environment & Design from 2015 to 2019, and later as Design Director until 2019. She was actively involved in defining the design vision and developing the aesthetic and functional aspects of the new route infrastructure and stations of HS2.
Global Sailing Sabbatical Experience
Between 2019 and 2021, Kate took a Global Sailing Sabbatical. This unique break from her professional career provided her with global exposure and a refreshing perspective, likely adding a valuable dimension to her leadership and strategic thinking.
Education and Fellowships
Kate completed her Master's degree in Construction Engineering from the University of Cambridge between 2016 and 2019. She holds a BEng (Hons) in Civil and Structural Engineering from the University of Bradford, completed in 1995. She is also a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers and a Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation.
Major Projects and Leadership
One of Kate's notable achievements was leading Arup's Olympic Park Infrastructure Design Team for the London 2012 Olympics. She also led a team of 1,500 engineers from the Arup-Typsa-Strabag consortium for the Skanska-Costain-Strabag construction joint venture. Additionally, she contributed to the design and supervision of the Hong Kong Airport International Station for five years.
Awards and Recognition
Kate's contributions have been recognized through several awards. She was awarded the WISE Award Woman in Industry in 2019, the Lloyds First Women Awards in 2011, and 'Professional of the Year' by Women in Construction in 2010. These accolades highlight her influence and achievements in the field of civil engineering and project management.
Executive Committee Engagement
During her tenure at High Speed Two Limited (HS2), Kate served on the Sustainability Panel and the Diversity (EDI) Steering Group. Her involvement in these committees underscores her commitment to promoting sustainability and diversity within the engineering sector.