Dervilla Mitchell
Dervilla Mitchell FREng FIEI | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin |
| Known for | Project management of London Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 |
| Awards | FREng (2005) Honorary CBE (2014) RAEng President's Medal (2020) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Civil engineering |
| Institutions | Arup UK |
Dervilla Mitchell
FREng FIEI is an Irish engineer and a director and joint deputy chair of Arup Group.[1][2][3][4][5] She led the management of the design for London Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5, and as of 2019 was project director for Arup for a 2-billion dollar airport terminal development in Abu Dhabi.[6] She is a Fellow of two national engineering academies, and the holder of an Honorary CBE.[1]
Early life and education
Mitchell grew up in Dublin, Ireland. Her father Thomas Austin was an architect, and her grandfather Tony Woods and three of her uncles were engineers.[2][3] She gained a degree in Civil Engineering from University College Dublin in 1980, and later a Diploma in Project Management from Trinity College Dublin.[2]
Career
Mitchell joined
London 2012 Olympic Village, and Heathrow Terminal 5 where she was Head of Design Management for the project.[5] Mitchell joined the board of Arup in 2014 and was then described as "the most senior female in the business".[7] In 2017 she became Chair of Arup's UK, India, Middle East and Africa (UKIMEA) Region,[8][9] and in 2021 joint deputy chair of Arup Group.[4]
Recognition
Mitchell is a
Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) - honorary because she is not a British or Commonwealth citizen.[1] In 2016 University College Dublin awarded her an honorary Doctorate of Science.[11] In 2020 she was awarded the RAEng President's medal.[12]
Personal life
Mitchell is married and has three children, has been a local school governor, and enjoys cycling.[1][5]
References
- ^ a b c d "Leading engineer receives honorary CBE". Department for Business, Innovation & Skills. 17 December 2014. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ a b c "Dervilla Mitchell B.E, FREng, FIEI, FICE". Irish Life and Lore. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ a b c "Dervilla Mitchell CBE". Celebrating leading women in engineering. Royal Academy of Engineering. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ a b Adlington, Kate (31 March 2021). "Arup Group board welcomes new members, with Dervilla Mitchell CBE becoming Joint Deputy Chair". Arup. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ a b c "Dervilla Mitchell". Women's Engineering Society. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ a b "UCD honours chartered engineer and 'exceptional role model' for women in engineering". Engineers Ireland. 29 September 2016. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ Oliver, Anthony (15 December 2014). "Interview: Dervilla Mitchell, Arup director and the most senior female in its business". Infrastructure Intelligence. Association for Consultancy and Engineering. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "Arup appoints Dervilla Mitchell Chair of UK, Middle East and Africa". Consultancy.uk. 19 April 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "Dervilla Mitchell". Our firm. Arup. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "Irish Academy of Engineering Full Membership List". Irish Academy of Engineering. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ "UCD honours "exceptional role model" for women in engineering". University College Dublin. 29 September 2016. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "The Royal Academy of Engineering has announced 16 winners of its 2020 medals and awards". Retrieved 14 September 2020.
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