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Steven Denton

Steven Denton

Steve Denton is WSP’s Executive Director and Head of Civil Engineering in UK, leading a unit of over 600 staff. His expertise and experience span engineering and strategic consultancy, research and construction. In addition to business and project leadership responsibilities, Steve retains a high degree of technical involvement in complex projects. He is an internationally recognised expert in bridge engineering and a global leader in the development and implementation of design standards.

Steve is the Chair of CEN/TC 250, the international committee with overall responsibility for the Structural Eurocodes, design standards that are used by over half a million engineers across Europe and other countries across the world. In this role, he has led the development of the second generation of the Eurocodes which are essential for driving progress in safety, innovation and sustainability.

Steve is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Institution of Civil Engineers and Institution of Structural Engineers. He was elected Vice President of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2023. He is also a visiting Professor at the University of Bath, a trustee of Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust and a Non-exec Director of CIRIA.