M A Rahman Siddiqui

ADDRESS:

Flat 229
Port Saeed, Dubai UAE

Tel: 0091750 6072460

Email: er.rahmans@gmail.com

EDUCATION:
MSc. Earthquake and Civil Engineering Dynamics, University of Sheffield, UK
M.E. Structural Engineering, Osmania University India 2009
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Dr.BAM University, India 2004 (Gold Medalist)
Polytechnic in Civil Engineering, MSBTE Mumbai, India 2001
Project Management Professional (PMP), Training Completed
Certified HSE for Emergency First Aid CPR, Basic Scaffolding, Confined Space Entry

MEMBERSHIPS: UAE Society of Engineers, Qatar Eng. Committee, ICE and IStructE Graduate Member
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Senior Project Engineer-Structural, KEO Int. Consultants, Qatar,

June 2013-Aug 2015 and

December 2015 April 2016

Responsibilities

Coordinated with other disciplines such as Drainage, Utilities, MEP etc regarding the design and deliverables
issues.
Performed design review of the engineering design package/submittal, resolved RFIs and RFQ as per client
and contractors requirements.
Reviewed design documents for compliance with contract requirements and specification and AIPs to
manage and resolve comments. Efficient and quick response over comments to resolve them.
Shop drawings and method statements reviews submitted by contractor.
CAT III checker management (Third party design reviews on different projects)
Quality assurance and Quality control over the design deliverables with respect to client and company
standards.
Continuously monitor the design progress and maintained on time within budget and keep well informed
upper management about the progress.
Value engineering design for design and built projects.
Attended coordination meetings with other disciplines, contractors, subcontractors and vendors.
Effectively implemented change management on projects during design stage and construction stage.
Provided the cost and time variation over the situation.
IFC drawings and documents review with respect to project specifications.
Prepared commercial and technical proposals for project bid submittals.
Invoice management from Client, Main contractor and sub-contractor

Key Projects

2B+G+18 Residential Building

2B+G+12 Residential Building
B+G+12 Residential Building

B+G+10 Residential and Commercial

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Sr. Discipline Engineer-Structural, Tebodin Middle East Ltd. Qatar, February 2011 June 2013

Structural designs and detailed drawings of 60 culverts of single, two and three span culverts for Qatar
Petroleum at mesaeed industrial city

Assessment rehabilitation and repair of failure culverts to 45 Tons HB vehicle loading.

EPIC for CNG pilot station, Qatar Petroleum: Detail design of cable trenches, protection slabs, compressor
and diesel storage tank foundation, steel water tank, buffer vessel steel structure, CNG compressor and
cooling tower sheds and main canopy

Qatar Gas: Detailed Engineering services for new canteen, structural design

Oryx GTL: Preparation of drawings and calculation sheets for Monorail beams

Key Projects

Qatars First CNG Gas Station

3 Portal Frames, 1 Elevated water tank, Canopy (steel
structures), compressor foundations etc.

Qatar Petroleum 60 Nos R.C.C. Culverts at Mesaieed

as per BS 5400 and BS 8110

Chiyoda Al Mana

Stack Support Structure

GASCO Abu Dhabi

working platforms

Qatar Gas New Canteen Project

G +2 Concrete Frame

Qatar Gas Mosque Expansion Study

Precast Structures Study

Pipe Support Structures

QASCO Electrical Workshop

Qatar steel workshop pre- engineered building design concept study

Senior Structural Engineer, Esskay Ventures Ltd. India, March 2009 to December 2010

Performed structural analysis & design of multistoried residential reinforced concrete framed buildings
Leading a team of engineers for producing efficient and quality designs, within budget and on time
Inspected ongoing projects, Managed CAD technicians for preparation of structural drawings
Mentoring Junior engineers and training CAD technicians

Key Projects

B+G+10+PH Residential Building

G+6+PH Residential Building
B+G+6 Residential Building

Esskey Ventures
Esskey Ventures
Esskey Ventures

B+G+4 Commercial Shopping Complex Esskey Ventures

India
India
India

India

Senior Structural Engineer, Ibtikari Engineering Consultants, Dubai, UAE, Sept. 2008Feb 2009

Structural analysis & design of residential and commercial buildings

Design co-ordination with Architects, MEP Engineers, liaising local authorities, and contactors
Leading a team of junior engineers

Key Projects

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Labour Accommodations G +2, 6 Nos.

G+2 Emaar School
G+1 Villas, Jumeirah Golf Estates

Hamriya Accommodation City

Emaar Properties
Jumeirah

Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE

Senior Structural Engineer, Burt Hill Kosar Rittlemen, Dubai, UAE, Nov 2007 Aug 2008
Project: Formula One Theme Park, Marriott Court Yard Hotel, Motor City, Dubai, UAE

Inspected all structural activities including reinforcement layout, concrete mix design reports, witness
laboratory test on fresh concrete.
Reviewed method statements, bar bending schedules, structural designs submitted by contractor
Carried out regular and periodic inspections on site to ensure that safety standards are being maintained
(e.g. scaffolding, formwork, ladders, shoring, dewatering, etc.)
Responded contractor's request for information (RFI) related to structural works
Participated in meetings with client and contractors to resolve and propose technical solutions
Lead a team of site inspectors and assigning work for timely inspection and to monitor work progress

Key Projects

2B+G+M+45 Automall Project

G +7 Marriott Courtyard Hotel

Union Properties
Union Properties

Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE

Structural Engineer, MSM Arch and Engineering Consultants, Dubai, UAE, May 2005 to Oct 2007

Structural design of concrete and steel structures. Residential and commercial buildings, steel structures,
industrial sheds, rcc dome, design review of shoring reports.

Coordination with the soil laboratories for Geotechnical design reports

Inspection of single and multistoried residential, commercial and industrial structures

Asking quotations from specialized sub contactors e.g. steel and post tensioned and coordination till the
award and completion of the project.

Key Projects

2B+G+28 residential/Comm Tower

2B+G+16 residential Tower
2B+G+4 residential/Comm Building
B+G+4 residential/Comm Building
G+4 Residential Building
Industrial Shed (Steel Structures)
G+2 80 Nos Residential Villas
Industrial Shed (Steel Structures)

Estithmaar Properties
Emaar Properties
Ali Rashid Lootah
Dept. of Awqaf
Dubai Investment Park
Various Locations
Dubai Investment Park
Various Locations

Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE

Structural Engineer, Ellora Constructions, India June 2004 - March 2005

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Prepared structural calculations for residential and group of villas and industrial sheds
Assisted CAD technician for drawings and preparing bar bending schedules
Supervised all on-going construction projects

SKILLS:
Initiative: Completing individual projects developed my ability to take the initiative to plan, organize and prioritize
tasks; analyze information and effectively apply it; and keep to deadlines.
Teamwork: I worked effectively with others in completing numerous projects during my career. My lively
personality, sociable disposition and positive attitude gave me the ability to mix well with a wide range of people of
different ages and backgrounds and make a positive contribution to the teams. My experience as a Senior
Structural Engineer enabled me to take control when required and ensure successful completion of the task.
Computing: Skills includes excellent working knowledge of MS Office, Staadpro, ETABS, SAFE, PROKON, SAP,
SAM, and AutoCad
Communication: I have gained good communication skills during my professional career. I liaised with clients,
contractors, client representatives and companys higher management. My written and verbal communication
skills were improved through conducting meetings, seminars and interacting with individuals and teams. Cross
functional communication expert for dispute and conflicts solving.
Problem Solving: Where difficulties arose it was necessary to work through the situation logically and,
sometimes, negotiate on certain issues. This required patience, listening and being aware of the needs of others.
Project Management: Efficient Quality Management, Resource management, Time Management and Change
Management on projects.

Codes and Standards

British Standards (Concrete, Steel, Infrastructures, underground structures,)

Eurocodes (Concrete, Steel, Composite, Earthquake resistant design, Geotechnical Design)
Uniform Building Code (UBC)
American Codes (ACI, ASCE)
Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS 2014)
Ashghal Interim Advice on Highway Design Structures.

Additional Areas of Expertise

Specialist in Earthquake Resistant Design of Buildings

Structural Dynamics and applications to vibration engineering
Blast and Impact Resistant Structures
High Strain Rate Dynamics

References: Available on request

Qatar NOC: Available

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