Arup Strengthens with Flood Risk and Surface Water Capability with Senior Southeast Asia Appointment
Global built environment consultancy Arup has appointed Justine Jones as Flooding and Surface Water Design Leader for Southeast Asia, strengthening its regional water capability as cities, communities and infrastructure owners respond to increasing flood risk, changing surface water systems and the growing need for climate resilience.
Based in Kuala Lumpur, Justine will lead and grow Arup’s flooding and surface water capability across Southeast Asia. Her role will connect local market knowledge with Arup’s wider water expertise across Asia Pacific, combining regional experience with local insight to address complex flood risk and climate resilience challenges.
This appointment comes as demand grows across Southeast Asia for flood resilience, coastal adaptation and surface water expertise. From coastal protection in Singapore to stormwater and flood risk work in Malaysia and Indonesia, Arup is strengthening its connected regional capability to support more resilient cities and infrastructure.
Wayne Middleton, Water Business Leader, Asia Pacific, Arup said, “Justine’s appointment reflects the direction of our water business in Southeast Asia. As flood resilience, coastal adaptation and surface water management become increasingly important to the region’s cities and infrastructure, her leadership will strengthen the depth and focus of our regional capability. She brings strong technical experience, a collaborative approach and the perspective needed for us to deliver more resilient outcomes across Southeast Asia and the wider Asia Pacific region.”
Southeast Asia is facing increasingly complex water challenges, from urban flooding to changing surface water systems and the long-term impacts of climate change. I’m excited to join Arup at a time when cities and communities across the region are placing greater focus on resilience and adaptation. I look forward to working with our teams to bring together technical expertise, local insight and regional experience to help shape places that are better prepared for the future.
Justine Jones, Flooding and Surface Water Design Leader, Southeast Asia, Arup
Justine brings over 20 years of experience in flooding, urban drainage and sustainable water management across the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Most recently, she served as Technical Director and Panel Lead for Wellington Water at GHD, where she led a programme of 60+ concurrent projects with over 300 staff. Her experience includes leading complex programmes, building high-performing teams and growing water businesses from the ground up.
She is a Chartered Scientist and Chartered Water and Environmental Manager and has held leadership roles across CIWEM Aotearoa (New Zealand) and several industry advisory panels.
About Arup
Arup is a global built environment consultancy delivering work in more than 130 countries. It guides, plans and designs the future of the built environment, providing extensive technical and advisory expertise for clients.