Kim West
About Kim West
Kim West is the Associate Director Tunnelling at Arup and has extensive experience in engineering and tunnelling projects.
Title
Kim West holds the position of Associate Director Tunnelling at Arup. In this role, Kim oversees various high-profile tunnelling projects, ensuring all phases from planning to execution meet the required standards.
Company
Kim West is currently employed at Arup, a global design, engineering, and management consulting company known for its comprehensive and pioneering solutions in engineering projects. Kim has been with Arup since 2006.
Previous Employment at AMEC
Prior to joining Arup, Kim West worked at AMEC from 1995 to 1997. In the role of Section Engineer, Kim gained valuable experience in engineering project management and operational oversight during a crucial early phase of their career.
Education and Expertise
Kim West attended the University of Cambridge, including Trinity College, where he studied Engineering. Kim earned an M.A. and M.Sc. from 1983 to 1989. These rigorous academic experiences provided a solid foundation in engineering principles and advanced technical knowledge.
High Speed 2 Project Involvement
Kim West serves as the Package Manager for Sprayed Concrete Tunnelling works on the High Speed 2 project, a significant infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing rail capacity and reducing travel times in the UK.
Lynetteholmen Project in Copenhagen
Kim West acts as the project manager for the Lynetteholmen project in Copenhagen. This project focuses on preparing the Concept Design for the Metro extension, highlighting Kim’s expertise in urban infrastructure and transportation systems.