Thomas Harrison
About Thomas Harrison
Thomas Harrison is a Civil and Rail Engineer at Arup with a background in software development and extensive experience in various engineering sectors.
Title and Roles
Thomas Harrison is a Civil and Rail Engineer currently employed at Arup in Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. He has held this role since 2017. Before that, he worked as a Graduate Civil Engineer at Arup starting in 2015. His career spans various positions including undergraduate engineering roles and a software development stint.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Harrison pursued his education at the University of Plymouth, where he completed a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering from 2010 to 2015. In 2018, he studied Software Development at Northcoders for 11 months. His education has equipped him with deep expertise in civil engineering as well as proficiency in software development.
Work Experience in Civil Engineering
Thomas's career in civil engineering began with positions as an Undergraduate Engineer at Henry Boot Construction Ltd in Sheffield and EM Highway Services Limited in Exeter. He joined Arup in Manchester as a Graduate Civil Engineer in 2015 and was later promoted to Civil and Rail Engineer in 2017. He has significant experience in sectors such as drainage, utilities, highways, site development, and railways.
Software Development Experience
In 2019, Thomas worked as a Software Developer at Northcoders in Leeds for three months. This role complements his engineering background with substantial skills in software development, adding a digital competency to his technical skill set.
Multidisciplinary Project Involvement
Thomas has hands-on experience working on a range of projects within the nuclear sector, urban masterplanning, and private residential developments. He has also delved into the application of digital technologies within the built environment, showcasing his versatility across various domains.