Kieran Butler
About Kieran Butler
Kieran Butler is a Geotechnical Engineer at Arup in Cardiff, United Kingdom, with expertise in geotechnical design and soil structure interaction.
Current Role at Arup
Kieran Butler is currently employed as a Geotechnical Engineer at Arup, a global engineering consultancy firm. He has been with the company since 2020, contributing to projects in Cardiff, United Kingdom. His specialization at Arup includes geotechnical design and soil structure interaction, playing a crucial role in various large infrastructure and building projects. He utilizes his skills in finite element analysis, particularly with Plaxis software, to ensure project success.
Previous Experience at ICE South West
Before his current role, Kieran Butler served as the Engineering Team Challenge Chair at ICE South West. From 2019 to 2020, he worked in Cardiff, United Kingdom, overseeing engineering team challenges. His role involved creating and managing team-oriented engineering tasks that fostered collaboration and innovation among participants.
Graduate Experience at Arup
Kieran Butler began his career at Arup as a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer. From 2018 to 2020, he gained valuable experience and skills, focusing on geotechnical design and soft ground engineering for large infrastructure projects. This role was instrumental in developing his expertise, especially in using advanced analytical tools like Plaxis software.
Education and Early Career
Kieran Butler attended Queen's University Belfast, where he completed a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Civil Engineering from 2013 to 2018. Concurrently, he studied at the School of Natural Built Environment, achieving the same degree. Previously, he completed his secondary education at Bangor Grammar School, where he studied from 2006 to 2013. His educational background provided a strong foundation in civil engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his professional career.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Kieran Butler has developed a robust set of skills in geotechnical engineering, particularly in geotechnical design and soil structure interaction. He is proficient in finite element analysis, with significant experience in using Plaxis software. His expertise extends to managing and executing soft ground engineering projects related to large infrastructure and building developments. His professional journey reflects a continuous commitment to advancing his technical capabilities in the field of geotechnical engineering.