Mark Cowan
About Mark Cowan
Mark Cowan is an Associate at Arup with extensive experience in civil engineering, having worked on significant projects in Australia and the UK.
Title
Mark Cowan is currently an Associate at Arup. He has held this position since 2007, dedicating numerous years to his role at the company.
Professional Experience at Arup
Mark Cowan has been with Arup since 2007, where he holds the title of Associate. He has managed the design joint venture for the Haughton River Floodplain Upgrade, and led the early works programme on the Woolgoolga to Ballina project. Additionally, he played a key role in a major Aboriginal heritage salvage programme on Australia's east coast.
Previous Positions
Prior to his tenure at Arup, Mark Cowan accumulated industry experience in various roles. He worked as a Student Engineer at MOUCHEL plc. from 2003 to 2007, and served as an Engineering Apprentice at MG Rover from 1998 to 2002.
Educational Background
Mark Cowan earned his MEng (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering with Industrial Experience from The University of Birmingham, where he studied from 2002 to 2007.
Key Projects and Contributions
Mark Cowan has contributed to several significant initiatives throughout his career. He was involved in the world's longest guided busway scheme in Cambridgeshire, England, and conducted a feasibility study on the use of motorway hard shoulders in Northern Ireland. Additionally, he worked on the interchange design for the Brisbane Valley Highway in southeast Queensland and gained experience in the structures team at Arup, carrying out detailed design work.