Robert Donnan
About Robert Donnan
Robert Donnan is the Buildings/Office Leader NQ at Arup in Cairns, Australia, with a career spanning over three decades across multiple continents.
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Robert Donnan is the Buildings/Office Leader NQ at Arup. He has held this leadership position, focusing on buildings, in Cairns, Australia.
Current Role at Arup
Since 2008, Robert Donnan has been serving as the Buildings/Office Leader NQ at Arup in Cairns, Australia. He has been instrumental in leading the development and expansion of the Buildings team in North Queensland, including the establishment of a Townsville office in 2011.
Previous Experience at Arup
Before his current role, Robert Donnan worked at Arup as a Structural Engineer and Project Manager from 1987 to 2008. During these 21 years, he managed various projects across multiple continents including the UK, Africa, Asia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, and Australia.
Education and Qualifications
Robert Donnan studied Civil Engineering at James Cook University from 1983 to 1986, obtaining a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree. His comprehensive education laid the foundation for his extensive career in structural engineering and project management.
Career Achievements
Robert Donnan's career includes significant achievements such as building and expanding the Buildings team at Arup in Cairns and opening the Townsville office in 2011. His dedication is highlighted by his 35-year tenure with Arup, during which he worked across various continents. He also received an Arup scholarship that allowed him to work in London for two years early in his career.