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Laura Brown-Glaholm

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Head of Highways Engineering and Innovation at Octavius Infrastructure
📍 Peterlee, England, United Kingdom

Laura Brown-Glaholm is the Head of Highways Engineering and Innovation at Octavius Infrastructure. A Chartered Civil Engineer, she has extensive experience in BIM and digital construction from previous leadership roles at Bowmer and Kirkland and Laing ORourke, with a passion for driving innovation within the UK construction industry.

She is deeply committed to promoting the engineering profession and is actively involved in STEM outreach. Laura serves as a STEM Ambassador for the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and a Construction Ambassador with CITB, frequently visiting schools to inspire the next generation of engineers.

She serves as the Awards Secretary for the prestigious Robert Stephenson Awards, which recognize engineering excellence in the North East.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Head of Highways Engineering and Innovation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Peterlee, England, United Kingdom
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Highways Innovation
Her current role as Head of Highways Engineering and Innovation at Octavius Infrastructure is focused on pioneering new solutions and technologies in highway projects.
Digital Construction
Previously served as Head of Digital Construction at Bowmer and Kirkland, indicating deep expertise in BIM and digital transformation within the construction industry.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Head of Highways Engineering and Innovation
Octavius Infrastructure
1-2022 - 9-2025
Head of Digital Construction
Bowmer and Kirkland Ltd
2-2015 - 9-2025
Group Head of Digital
Bowmer and Kirkland Ltd
2-2013 - 2-2015
Principal BIM Consultant
Rapid5d
7-2012 - 1-2013
Innovation Engineer
Laing O'Rourke
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Education
2016 - 2016
Chartered Engineer
Institution of Civil Engineers
2011 - 2011
Incorporated Engineer
Institution of Civil Engineers
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