Thomas Bishton
MEng(Hons)
Marine Structural Engineer, Aurecon Australia Pty Ltd
Institution of Civil Engineers Involvement
Queensland ICE Committee General Member
After graduating from the University of Manchester, in 2006 with a Master’s degree in Civil and
Structural Engineering, Thomas began his career at Mott MacDonald. Thomas took on the role as a
graduate marine engineer based in Mott MacDonald’s head office in Croydon. During this period,
Thomas was involved in many different sectors of marine engineering including port planning, offshore
oil and gas terminal design, the planning and design of cruise and Ro-Ro terminals, quay wall design,
coastal defence structures and inspections of existing jetties and wharves. These projects were located
both in the UK and overseas. During his time working in London, Thomas took on the role as a Science
and Engineering Ambassador where he represented and promoted the civil engineering industry via
various industry events to students in the Greater London area.
In 2009 Thomas joined the Brisbane marine team at Aurecon Australia (previously Connell Wagner) to
gain experience working overseas and to develop further knowledge and experience in the booming
resources sector. At Aurecon Thomas was involved in the major expansion of the Hay Point Coal
terminal, which included a new berth, jetty and onshore surge bins and conveyors. During the Hay Point
expansion project, Thomas took on roles as both design engineer and as resident engineer working on
site during construction. Working on site, Thomas gained significant experience in the construction
methodologies for constructing offshore structures.
On returning to the Brisbane office, Thomas took the opportunity to work in the Aurecon Transport team
and was involved in the Moreton Bay Rail Upgrade project. This enabled Thomas to develop
engineering experience working on a public infrastructure project where the design factors and
constraints are different to those found on marine projects. On returning to the Brisbane marine team,
Thomas took on the role as Project Leader for an ongoing project, which provides operational support
to the Dalrymple Bay Coal terminal, a position he currently holds. Thomas has also taken on the role as
Project Leader on several other marine projects within the Brisbane marine team.
Thomas became a student member of the Institution of Civil Engineers whilst at university and after
completing his degree, Thomas was awarded the ICE Student prize for the University of Manchester.
After successfully completing a career appraisal in 2015, Thomas is now aiming to sit his professional
review to achieve CEng MICE status in the spring of 2016. If successful Thomas then hopes to become
a delegated engineer, where bye he can mentor and assist upcoming graduated engineers. Thomas
has now committed to being more actively involved in the ICE Trans-Tasman group and has taken up
the role as a general member on the ICE Queensland committee.
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