Kathryn Orrell
About Kathryn Orrell
Kathryn Orrell is an Associate at Arup with extensive experience in infrastructure design for healthcare buildings and expertise in sustainable drainage and multi-utility design.
Current Role at Arup
Kathryn Orrell currently works at Arup as an Associate. Her role involves being part of the Infrastructure Strategic Alliance, where she collaborates with Morgan Sindall and Sellafield. Additionally, she holds the position of CS&A Responsible Engineer in the Risley office. In her current capacity, she also serves as a Site Guidance Engineer within the Manchester Office, contributing her extensive expertise in infrastructure projects, particularly within the healthcare sector.
Previous Experience at Arup
Kathryn Orrell has an extensive background with Arup, having worked there in various capacities over a span of 19 years in Manchester, United Kingdom. She has served as a Senior Engineer from 2002 to 2021, and prior to that, she worked as a Civil Engineer from 2002 to 2011. Her long tenure at Arup underscores her specialized skills in infrastructure design and project management, bolstered by her substantial experience in the engineering field.
Early Career and Education
Kathryn Orrell began her career as a Graduate Structural Engineer at Shepherd Gilmour, where she worked from 1998 to 2002. She later moved to Taylor Woodrow Construction, serving as a Site Engineer for a year from 2006 to 2007. Kathryn studied at the University of Leeds, where she completed a BEng in Civil Engineering with Architecture from 1994 to 1998. Her academic background set a solid foundation for her subsequent roles in the engineering industry.
Specializations and Expertise
Kathryn Orrell has specialized expertise in sustainable drainage design and review, multi-utility design layouts, and the Microdrainage package. Her professional journey includes managing multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders and clients to ensure effective project delivery. She is notably experienced in designing infrastructure for healthcare buildings, such as hospitals, and has been involved in brownfield site redevelopment and nuclear projects.
Professional Affiliations
Kathryn Orrell is a member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), reflecting her commitment to maintaining high safety standards in her engineering projects. Her affiliation with professional bodies underscores her dedication to continuous learning and adherence to industry best practices.