Bora Soysal
Leeds
Summary
Civil engineering graduate currently developing project management skills through postgraduate study. Confident in understanding material properties, reading project information, and supporting basic structural analysis. Organised, clear in communication, and comfortable managing tasks, enquiries, and schedules. Enjoys learning, working with different teams, and delivering accurate, reliable results.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Structural Design Engineering Intern
ORION Heavy Steel Structural Engineering
Istanbul, Turkey
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Modeling of steel and reinforced concrete structures, and performing regulation-based load analyses.
- Steel structure connection design and detailing.
- Evaluating cost efficiency and budgetary impact of construction materials.
- Creation and interpretation of design reports.
Site Engineering Intern
KALEM Construction
Istanbul, Turkey
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Applying effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Working closely with engineers and assisting with testing of products.
- Learning how to read formwork plans effectively and apply them to the field.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
IstanbulMaster of Science - Engineering Project Management
University of Leeds
Leeds 09.2025 -
Skills
- Project Management
- Structural Engineering
- Cost Estimation
- Engineering Documentation
- Technical Drawing
- MS Project
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Risk assessment
- Construction materials
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
Turkish
Native
Accomplishments
- Graduation Project
- Director of Media & Press (Model United Nations)
Structural and BIM analysis of a 4-storey steel building conducted over two semesters as part of the Istanbul Technical University Civil Engineering graduation project.
Served for several years as Director of Media & Press Team across various national MUN conferences, leading media teams, coordinating schedules, and managing event communications.
Affiliations
- Wildlife and Nature Photography
Timeline
Master of Science - Engineering Project Management
University of Leeds
09.2025 -
Structural Design Engineering Intern
ORION Heavy Steel Structural Engineering
06.2024 - 09.2024
Site Engineering Intern
KALEM Construction
06.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Istanbul Technical University