Elizabeth Maria Alex
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Summary
Civil Engineer with strong analytical and ground engineering background, interested in transitioning technical expertise from offshore geotechnical engineering into water-sector civil engineering. Experienced in feasibility assessments, data interpretation, strategic planning, risk assessment, and multidisciplinary coordination. Skilled in delivering technical reports, supporting design development, managing datasets, and contributing to safe and resilient infrastructure solutions. Actively pursuing roles within the water sector, including civil, senior, and principal-level engineering opportunities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project Engineer (Geotechnical)
Cathie Associates Ltd.
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
07.2023 - 11.2025
- Led feasibility and desktop studies for major international linear infrastructure projects, integrating geological, environmental, and anthropogenic data to provide optimised option appraisal—mirroring needs identification and early-stage feasibility in water sector project lifecycles.
- Produced zonation maps, technical notes, and feasibility summaries using integrated geotechnical and geophysical datasets, supporting outline and conceptual design activities.
- Supported development of strategic documents, including Site Characterisation Strategies (SCS), Desktop Studies (DTS), and Risk registers- experience aligned with planning ground investigations for reservoirs, treatment assets, and water infrastructure foundations.
- Coordinated with engineering, geophysical, and GIS teams to ensure alignment on design criteria, standards, and deliverables.
- Managed data sourcing, validation, and assessment across project lifecycles, contributing to informed engineering decisions.
- Supported project coordination through daily reporting, data QA/QC reviews, task planning, and schedule management, ensuring accurate delivery of technical outputs.
- Produced detailed risk assessments and mitigation strategies for linear infrastructure, considering ground conditions, environmental factors, and operational risks—directly applicable to hazard assessments for water treatment, pipelines, and strategic water resource schemes.
- Produced comprehensive technical documentation, including feasibility reports, soil behaviour summaries, corridor zoning outputs, and risk registers, consistently delivered to required quality and timeframes.
- Coordinated with engineering, geophysical, and GIS teams to ensure alignment on design criteria, standards, and deliverables.
- Supported delivery within project budgets and timeframes, contributing to quality assurance and continual improvement.
Junior site engineer
DAS Constructions
, India
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Supported design and site activities for civil engineering projects including quality control, construction supervision, and technical documentation.
- Conducted site inspections, reviewed construction drawings, coordinated with contractors, and maintained progress documentation.
- Gained practical experience with structural elements, foundations, soil types, and construction materials.
Internship Trainee
Habitat Technology Group
Trivandrum, India
06.2017 - 06.2017
- Participated in a one-week internship programme on Good Construction Practices under Er. T.P. Madhusudanan.
- Assisted in sustainable construction projects, site execution, administrative planning, and field reporting.
- Developed foundational understanding of civil engineering practices, including soil behaviour, structural interpretation, and field execution.
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Greenwich
UK 2022 - 2023
M.Tech Financial Engineering -
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
India 01.2019 - 01.2021
B.Tech Civil Engineering -
Kerala University
India 01.2014 - 01.2018
Skills
- Soil testing (onshore and laboratory) data interpretation & soil behaviour characterisation
- Risk and Hazard Assessment
- Data Gap Analysis
- Early-Stage Route & Site Assessment
- Preparation of Technical Note and Risk Register
- Communication & Collaboration in Multidisciplinary Teams
- Process Improvement Identification and Lessons Learned Documentation
Software Knowledge
- MS Office
- PLAXIS 2D
- AutoCAD 2D
- Open Ground
- QGIS
- Tableau
- ETABS
Affiliations
- Graduate Member, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), preparing towards Chartership
- Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Additional Technical Development
- Experience in geotechnical numerical modelling (PLAXIS 2D) through MSc thesis on Stability analysis of earth-filled dams, with tyre-reinforced embankments.
- Strong background in data analytics, technical reporting, and offshore site assessment.
- Continued development in offshore geotechnical risk management and quality documentation.
Timeline
Project Engineer (Geotechnical)
Cathie Associates Ltd.
07.2023 - 11.2025
M.Tech Financial Engineering -
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
01.2019 - 01.2021
Junior site engineer
DAS Constructions
06.2018 - 06.2019
Internship Trainee
Habitat Technology Group
06.2017 - 06.2017
B.Tech Civil Engineering -
Kerala University
01.2014 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Greenwich
2022 - 2023