Peter Ayres

Background

About Peter Ayres

I am a structural engineer and multidisciplinary team leader who has had the good fortune to have delivered a range of highly technical international projects, from the world’s first ever fully relocatable Antarctic research base to world class sports venues and transport hubs in Russia, Brazil, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. In fact, I have recently achieved the rare distinction of having delivered projects on every continent on earth. I have over 35 years’ experience as a practicing engineer, more than half of which has been at Director Level in a wide variety of senior and influential roles. My contributions to the art and science of engineering fall into many categories, from complex technical projects, to the leadership and development of outstanding engineering talent and practices, wide ranging thought leadership, and the active promotion of our profession around the world. In 2019, I joined Aurecon as Global Service Leader for Structural Engineering, where I have the privilege to work internationally with some of the most talented engineers in the world, using my passion for design excellence to bring our clients’ ideas to life. In 2020, I also took on the role of Managing Director of our Built Environment business in Asia, working primarily across South East Asia and Greater China.