Katya Georgieva
About Katya Georgieva
Katya Georgieva is a Fire Engineer at Arup in Manchester, UK, with a background in structural and fire safety engineering.
Current Role at Arup
Katya Georgieva has been working at Arup as a Fire Engineer since 2016. Based in Manchester, United Kingdom, she contributes her expertise to the development of fire strategies for numerous major rail and healthcare projects across the UK. Her role involves designing comprehensive fire safety solutions that ensure compliance with safety regulations and enhance overall project safety measures.
Education at Sheffield Hallam University
Katya Georgieva attended Sheffield Hallam University from 2014 to 2015, where she earned an MA in Sports Journalism with Upper Second Class Honours. This program equipped her with skills in research, writing, and journalism, complementing her technical background.
Education at The University of Edinburgh
From 2009 to 2014, Katya studied at The University of Edinburgh and obtained an MEng in Structural and Fire Safety Engineering with Upper Second Class Honours. This rigorous five-year program laid the foundation for her career as a fire engineer, providing in-depth knowledge in structural design, fire dynamics, and safety engineering.
Early Education
Katya Georgieva completed her secondary education at Baba Tonka Secondary School of Mathematics from 2001 to 2009. Achieving a perfect GPA of 6.00/6.00, she earned a Diploma of Secondary Education in Mathematics and IT. This strong academic background in mathematics and information technology provided a solid basis for her later studies and career in engineering.
Professional Contributions and Projects
Katya Georgieva has played significant roles in several key projects. She was instrumental in the design and site-based project teams for the Liverpool Street and Canary Wharf Crossrail Stations. Additionally, she serves as a delegate project manager for local commercial and rail projects, focusing on means of escape assessments for multi-tenanted offices and Network Rail developments in Liverpool and the North West region. Her contributions ensure that safety and compliance are at the forefront of project development.