18
IPWEAQ member:
TOM BRADSHAW
MEMBER PROFILE
Tom Bradshaw is a specialist water infrastructure engineer with over 21 years’ experience in infrastructure planning and design, asset and project management, operations, development assessment and the construction industry. During his career, Tom has worked for consulting engineering firms as well as for municipal and local government. Tom recently spoke to Engineering for Public Works (EPW) talking about his personal career path,
and both the challenges faced and satisfaction received from a career in public works engineering. EPW: Please tell us about yourself and what makes you tick. Tom: I was born and raised in Townsville, North Queensland, where I completed my Bachelor of Engineering with Honours at James Cook University. For most of my career I’ve worked in the water industry, mainly in the implementation of major water supply infrastructure for
Engineering for Public Works | June 2018
municipal authorities and private industry. I’m driven by the sense of achievement when a major project I’m involved in is brought to life. My son is currently a first year engineering student at university so I’m also enjoying passing on my knowledge to him. EPW: Where has your career taken you? Tom: I’ve been fortunate enough to attend two study tours to Europe during my career, one of which was the very first fellowship offered by the IPWEA in 2006. I
