Catherine Smith

Catherine Smith is a Lecturer in Construction Project Management at the School of Engineering and Built Environment. With over 5 years of teaching experience in higher education, she bridges academic theory with practical industry insights gained from her roles as Project Manager and Project Engineer at a multinational construction firm. Her expertise includes managing infrastructure projects for clients like National Grid, Northern Powergrid, SSE, and local authorities. She serves as Course Leader for Barratt Developments and teaches across Undergraduate, Apprenticeship, and Master's programs.

Her research focuses on construction project delivery and practical applications of engineering theory, emphasizing real-world problem-solving in infrastructure development.