Nicholas Simpson
About Nicholas Simpson
Nicholas Simpson is a Senior Structural Engineer at Arup, specializing in novel engineering problems and combining engineering expertise with philosophical inquiry.
Company
Nicholas Simpson is currently a Senior Structural Engineer at Arup in Bristol. He has been with the company since 2018, contributing significantly as part of the specialist structures team. Previously, he had worked at Arup in London from 2008 to 2015, amassing extensive experience there.
Title
Nicholas Simpson holds the title of Senior Structural Engineer at Arup. He has held this position since 2018, bringing valuable expertise and a focus on novel engineering problems to the team.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Simpson has an accomplished educational background. He earned his Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering from Imperial College London (2004-2008), followed by a Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from the University of the West of England (2016-2017). Additionally, he studied Philosophy at The Open University, achieving a Master of Arts (MA) in 2021. His educational path highlights his blend of technical expertise and philosophical inquiry.
Background
Before joining Arup in Bristol, Nicholas Simpson spent three years as a Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England from 2015 to 2018. Earlier, he had a seven-year stint at Arup in London, working as a Senior Engineer. His professional journey reflects his commitment to engineering and education.
Professional Involvement
Nicholas Simpson is actively engaged with professional engineering institutions. He is a member of the Panel of Moderators for the Joint Board of Moderators, contributing to the accreditation of engineering degree programs. He has also served as the past Chair of the IStructE Western Counties Regional Group committee and acts as an IStructE Professional Review Interviewer, assessing candidates for professional membership.