MOHAMED ABDUL RAHMAN SIDDIQUI

Principal Engineer Structures

Arab Engineering Bureau, Doha, Qatar
Mobile: 00974 55367246
Email: [email protected]

EDUCATION:
MSc. Earthquake and Civil Engineering Dynamics, The University of Sheffield, UK
M.E. Structural Engineering, Osmania University India
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Dr.BAM University, India 2004 (Gold Medalist, Distinction)
Project Management Professional (PMP®)
QMS Lead Auditor (ISO 9001-2015)
Certified Mental Health First Aider at WSP Middle East, Qatar
Certified HSE for Emergency First Aid CPR, Basic Scaffolding, Confined Space Entry

AFFILIATIONS:
GMICE, Institution of Civil Engineers UK (CEng Progress)
MMUP Qatar engineering Committee
Dubai Municipality (Unlimited Floors Design License Qualified)
Society of Engineers, UAE

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 A technically astute, Structural Engineering professional with over 15 years of experience in the Middle East,
accomplishing numerous projects in Infrastructures, Transportation, Oil & Gas, Industrial and Buildings.
 Hands of experience in Managing, analysis, and design of structural scope of structures with expertise in
creating high standard deliverable package, design reports, drawings, specifications, and BIM models.
 Well versed in structural analysis and design of Tunnels, Underpasses, Interchanges, deep shafts, parks,
resorts, retaining walls, shallow and deep foundations, underground tanks, and other infrastructures.
 Well versed in Managing the project with perfect coordination with all stakeholder groups - client, architects,
consultants, subcontractors, etc. to isolate areas of obstructions and catalyze work execution
 Approval in principle (AIP), Specifications, Design Basis, technical and commercial proposal bid.
 Proficient in swiftly ramping up projects with competent cross-functional skills and ensuring on time
deliverables within pre-set cost and quality parameters with adherence to the planned schedule.
 Value engineering of the structural systems to reduce the project cost effectively and efficiently without
compromising the QA/QC norms.
 Mentoring and managing the team of junior structural engineers and CAD/BIM Modelers for quality productivity
of work. Leading from the front for training the Jr. Engineers by giving presentations and sharing the
knowledge and skills.
 Establishing & setting up technical assistance on functional sites and coordinating with subject matter experts
for technical advice and guidance to the teams, ensuring critical situations are quickly addressed
 Maintaining effective coordination with other disciplines such as Architects, Interior Designs, Utilities, MEP, and
QS etc. regarding the design and deliverables issues.
 Performing QA/QC over the design deliverables with respect to client and company standards and monitoring
the design progress, maintaining on time within budget and keep well informed upper management about the
progress.
 Assisting supervision head, resident engineers, and site teams for coordination of structural issues

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  Review method statements, shop drawings & technical submittals to ensure the work complies with the
specifications and authority regulations in line with the contract documents.
 Responsible for the supervision and the quality of all the structural/ finished works with the coordination of
MEP and other related works, monitoring the progress meetings held on site.
 Manage the contractor’s submittals and the designer’s replies concerning timely processing of submittals.
 Review Request for Information, alternations to the design submitted by the contractor, prepare and submit a
report including recommendation.
 Pre-qualifications documents review and approval for specialist sub-contractors
 Excellent communication and presentation skills that support client relationships assist in preparing bids and
generally enhance our work winning capability.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

– AEB Doha Qatar Principal Design Engineer Structures (March 2022-Till Date)
– WSP Middle East, Doha Qatar Principal Structural Engineer (Nov 2018 - March 2022)
– Archcorp Engineering Consultants, Dubai Lead Structural Engineer (Aug 2017 - Oct 2018)
– The University of Sheffield, UK (MSc.) Earthquake Engineering (Sept 2015 – Sept 2016)
– KEO International Consultants, Qatar Senior Project Engineer (June 2013 - April 2016)
– Tebodin Middle East Ltd. Qatar Discipline Engineer Structures (Dec 2010 – Jun 2013)
– Esskay Developers Ltd. Structural Engineer (Nov 2007 – Dec 2010)
– MSM Engineering Consultants, Dubai, UAE Structural Engineer (March 2005 – Oct 2007)

Principal Design Engineer Structures, Arab Engineering Bureau, Doha Qatar

I have successfully managed the design and delivery of the following projects
 Perimeter Fence & New Patrol Road, QatarEnergy, Doha, Qatar
 Design and Approval of Festival Part at Doha Festival City, Doha, Qatar
 Quranic Botanical Garden, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
 Roads and Infr. for Residential and Comm. Development at Abu Sidra
 Central Doha Corniche Beautification Project for Public Works Authority (PWA), Qatar

Principal Engineer – Structures, WSP Middle East, Doha Qatar

Project : On Call Consultancy Services for Inspection and Assessment of Highway Structures.
Client : Public Works Authority (PWA), Qatar
Salwa Road Interchanges (10 Bridges, 4 Spans and 2 Spans)
Dukhan road interchanges, Underpasses, Retaining walls, Bridges
Doha Expressway Bridges, Underpasses, Flyover and Overpass/Viaduct
Principal Inspection, General Inspection, Special Inspection and Handover Insp.
Project : Design, Build, Operate and Maintain (DBOM) Al Dhakhira STP, PWA, Ashghal, Qatar
Sewage Treatment Works, Transfer Pumping Station and Associated Pipelines
Project : Etihad Rail, Package 2B & 2C Client : Etihad Rail, U.A.E.
Structural Design package of Underpass Structures Design, Rail over Roadways, Interchange
Project : Hamad International Airport – Extension Client : MATAR, Qatar
Project : Rua Al Madinah Infrastructure design Package 01 & 02 Client : Rua Al Madinah, K.S.A.

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Lead Structural Engineer, Archcorp Engineering Consultants, Dubai, UAE

 Mankhool Hotel Apartments (2B + G + 21 Floors)

 2B + G + M + 11 Floors (4 towers over a common podium level, Sadiyath Island Abu Dhabi)
 G + 3 American University of Sharjah
 5 Star Hotel, B+G+4+R (Mogadishu, Somalia)
 Value engineering of projects, concept and schematic designs,
 Underground tanks, retaining walls, pile foundations, raft foundations
 post contract enabling works package review
 Resource allocation and management, Monitoring and Controlling Schedules
 Team Leader for the Integrated Virtual Building, BIM implementation in the company

Senior Project Engineer, Structural KEO International Consultants, Qatar

 Prepared successful technical and commercial bid proposal and man hours estimate for projects bid
 Managed the vehicular tunnel and underpass concept and detailed design
 Managed to deliver the Tunnel Design at 33 m deep with cut and cover design, 4 Lanes two-way road
design with a total width of tunnel 52 meters, Ashghal, PWA Qatar
 Al Bustan Road, Ashghal, PWA Qatar
 Storm Water Micro tunneling works, Al Rayyan Expressway, Ashghal, PWA Qatar
 Metro Gold Line holding tanks relocation design for enabling works, Qatar Rail
 Interface design check between Al Rayyan Road tunnel and Metro Green Line, Qatar Rail
 Doha Expressway P16, P18, P19, P20, Ashghal, PWA Qatar
 P59 – North Road Enhancement works, Design reviews, Ashghal, PWA Qatar
 Duhail Road Pedestrian Tunnel Design, Private Engineering Office, PEO
 Jameliya Sewage Treatment Plant, Ashghal, PWA Qatar
 Doha Zoo (USD 63 Mn) and Al Bidda Park (USD 73 Mn), Ashghal, PWA Qatar
 On call Consultancy Services for Inspection and Assessment of Structures., Ashghal, PWA Qatar
 Inspection and Assessment of water storage reservoirs, Kahramaa
 Salwa Beach Resort (USD 1070 Mn)
 Mall of Qatar – Design Reviews
 Hamad International Airport (Design Reviews)
 QHSE Manager for On Call Consultancy Project for Ashghal, PWA Qatar

Senior Structural Engineer, Tebodin Bilfinger, Qatar

 Managed and designed the EPIC for CNG pilot station, Detail design and supervision, QatarEnergy
 Managed the design delivery package for Engineering services for new canteen at Qatar Gas, RLIC
 Structural designs and detailed drawings of 60 Nos one, two and three span culverts at Mesaeed Industrial
City MIC for QatarEnergy
 Inspection, Assessment, Rehabilitation and repair of culverts to 45 Tons HB vehicle loading, QatarEnergy

Esskay Developers Ltd. India

 Project: State Highway (SH-01) Client: State Highway Authority (S.H.A.)
o Project Description: 160 km long highway, Major and Minor Bridges, Culverts etc.
 Project: Outer ring road Hyderabad Client: State Highway

Structural Engineer, MSM Engineering Consultants, Dubai, UAE

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  Formula One Theme Park Project, Motor City, Union Properties
 Marriot Courtyard hotel G + 7, Motor City, Auto Mall
 G+M+45 tower at Motor City, Union Properties, Dubai
 B+G+7 Residential/Comm Building, Dept. of Awqaf , Dubai, UAE
 G+2 - 80 Nos Residential Villas, Dubai Municipality, Dubai, UAE

CODES & STANDARDS

 Qatar Construction Specifications - QCS 2014

 Dubai Municipality Building Standards, Trakhees Building Design Guidelines
 Abu Dhabi International Building Code (ADIBC)
 American Codes (ACI, ASCE, UBC)
 British Standards (Concrete, Steel, Infrastructures, underground structures,)
 Eurocodes (Concrete, Steel, Composite, Earthquake resistant design, Geotechnical Design)

SOFTWARE SKILLS

 ETABS, MIDAS, SAFE, SAP, PROKON, Autodesk Bridge Design

 Revit, AutoCAD and
 Building Information Modelling BIM

COURSES & TRAININGS

 The Engineering Practice Course, Leeds, England, UK
 ADAPT Post Tensioned
 How to model and design high rise buildings using ETABS, Society of Engineers, UAE
 Special concreting practices in the Gulf – Hot weather concreting

ACDEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS & RESEARCH

 Research in Performance Based Seismic Design of High-Rise Buildings EC8, ATC40 & FEMA 456
 Research in Effect of Open soft story in High Rise Building during Earthquake
 National Level Technical Paper Presentation Contest, Winner 2003
 Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE2004) Qualified with All India Rank 1521
 University Topper, Gold Medalist with Distinction all years

ADDITIONAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE

 Project Management
 Blast and Impact effects on Structures
 High strain rate Dynamics
 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering

References:

Available on request

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