Natasha Chandra
About Natasha Chandra
Natasha Chandra is a Graduate Highways Engineer at Arup with a background in civil and structural engineering from The University of Sheffield.
Graduate Highways Engineer at Arup
Natasha Chandra currently holds the position of Graduate Highways Engineer at Arup. She has been with the company since 2021. In her role, she contributes to various highway engineering projects, leveraging her academic background and previous internship experiences to assist in delivering infrastructure solutions. Arup is known for its collaborative approach to designing and implementing innovative engineering projects, and Natasha plays a key role in supporting these initiatives.
Previous Internships at Taylor Woodrow
Natasha Chandra has amassed significant practical experience through multiple internships at Taylor Woodrow. In 2019, she worked as an Intern Site Engineer on the M4 Smart Motorway Project. She also completed a two-month internship as a Planning and Pre-construction Intern in Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, in 2017. Furthermore, she was a QUEST ICE Undergraduate Scholar with Taylor Woodrow from 2016 to 2020, a prestigious program aimed at nurturing future engineers.
Planning and Pre-construction Internship at Taylor Woodrow
In 2017, Natasha Chandra held the position of Planning and Pre-construction Intern at Taylor Woodrow in Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. This two-month internship provided her with crucial insights into the early stages of engineering projects, enriching her understanding of project planning, budgeting, and the pre-construction process. The experience equipped her with skills that are integral to her current role as a Graduate Highways Engineer.
Academic Background in Civil and Structural Engineering
Natasha Chandra pursued her higher education at The University of Sheffield, where she studied Civil and Structural Engineering with a Study Abroad Year, culminating in a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree. Her academic journey, which spanned from 2016 to 2020, was marked by rigorous coursework and a focus on both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering. She also spent a year as an exchange student at the University at Buffalo from 2018 to 2019, which broadened her academic and cultural perspectives.
Early Education at Monmouth Comprehensive School
Natasha Chandra's foundational years in education were spent at Monmouth Comprehensive School, where she studied from 2009 to 2016. This seven-year period laid the groundwork for her future academic endeavors in engineering. The comprehensive curriculum and supportive learning environment helped shape her interest in civil and structural engineering, eventually guiding her towards a career in this field.