Richard Young
About Richard Young
Richard Young is a Senior Engineer at Arup in London, managing a team of 40 engineers and specializing in large multi-disciplinary buildings and infrastructure projects.
Current Role at Arup
Richard Young holds the position of Senior Engineer at Arup, based in their London office. He joined this role in 2019 and continues to provide his expertise. His responsibilities include managing a team of 40 engineers, overseeing workload, finances, wellbeing, and the learning and development of his team. Additionally, he handles interviews for new hires at both graduate and senior levels for the London practice. As a project manager, he works on large multi-disciplinary buildings and infrastructure schemes, managing both technical and commercial aspects.
Previous Experience
Before his current role, Richard Young has gathered extensive experience in the engineering field. He first joined Arup as a Graduate Engineer in 2014, progressing to the role of Engineer before becoming a Senior Engineer. His experience also includes a stint as Engineering Secondee at Heathrow Airport in 2016. Prior to Arup, he worked as a Graduate Civil Engineer at United Utilities and as a Summer Placement Engineer at Mott MacDonald, accumulating diverse experience within the industry.
Educational Background
Richard Young pursued higher education at The University of Manchester, where he studied Civil and Structural Engineering. He completed his Master of Engineering (MEng) degree from 2008 to 2012. Before university, he attended NEW College, Pontefract, earning 3 GCE A Levels and 3 GCE AS Levels in Mathematics, Physics, Physical Education, and Exercise Science from 2006 to 2008.
Specializations and Expertise
Richard Young specializes in designing residential buildings over 30 meters in height, theatre buildings, sporting arenas, airport terminals, and tall commercial buildings. He is an expert in developing pragmatic solutions to meet fire safety goals, particularly understanding the limitations of code guidance. Richard has a strong ability to build relationships with clients and understand their operational goals beyond regulatory requirements.
Mentorship and Team Development
Richard Young is dedicated to mentoring and developing less experienced staff at Arup. He focuses on training, motivation, and mentorship to ensure the professional growth of his team members. His role in managing the team extends to ensuring their overall wellbeing, providing guidance, and facilitating learning and development opportunities within the organization.