Simon Tomes
About Simon Tomes
Simon Tomes is a Director at Arup with extensive experience in international project management and mentoring within the rail sector.
Company
Simon Tomes currently serves as a Director at Arup, a global design and consulting firm. He has been with the company since 2017. Arup is known for its work in the built environment, specializing in engineering, design, planning, project management, and consulting services.
Title
Simon Tomes holds the position of Director at Arup, where he has been employed since 2017. He is also the Associate Director, Rail Leader for the Midlands region.
Education and Expertise
Simon Tomes earned a BSC (Hons) in Civil Engineering from the University of Aston, where he studied from 1983 to 1985. He possesses a comprehensive understanding of international project management. His skill set includes setting up contract documentation and negotiating procurement options throughout various stages of scheme development.
Leadership and Mentoring
Simon Tomes focuses on mentoring senior managers to advance their careers within the rail team at Arup. He leads a team of 78 people in the Infrastructure Midlands Rail team, providing specialist rail skills and knowledge. Additionally, Simon has extensive experience in leading and managing people from diverse cultural and international backgrounds.