Steven Lesser
About Steven Lesser
Steven Lesser is the Global Civil Engineering and Utilities Skills Leader at Arup with over 25 years of experience in civil engineering, specializing in large-scale developments and regeneration projects.
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Steven Lesser currently holds the position of Global Civil Engineering and Utilities Skills Leader at Arup.
Current Roles at Arup
Steven Lesser is serving as the Global Civil Engineering and Utilities Skills Leader at Arup since 2018. Additionally, he has been appointed as a Director there since 2017, based in Manchester, United Kingdom. Steven is also the UKIMEA Skills Leader for Civil Engineering & Utilities, a role he has held since 2014.
Previous Positions at Arup
Steven Lesser has held several significant positions at Arup over his lengthy career. He served as the Global Skills Network Leader for Civil Engineering, Site Development & Regeneration from 2011 to 2014. Before that, he was an Associate Director from 2008 to 2017 and an Associate from 2003 to 2008. His journey with Arup began in 1990 when he started as an Engineer, a role he held for 13 years.
Education and Expertise
Steven Lesser completed his undergraduate and master's studies in Civil Engineering at The University of Manchester, obtaining BSc MEng degrees between 1986 and 1990. He also attended King Edward VI Camp Hill Boys from 1979 to 1986.
Professional Experience and Projects
Steven Lesser has over 25 years of experience in the design of earthworks, highways, drainage, services, and retaining walls. He has led the design and supervision of large commercial and industrial developments, as well as the regeneration of dockland areas. Additionally, he has worked on several large-scale Private Finance Initiative (PFI) projects, including schools and hospitals. Steven leads several of Arup's national frameworks, providing specialist services to the nuclear industry.