Harman Johal
Feltham,Middlesex
Summary
Highly motivated Civil Engineer with experience delivering multidisciplinary infrastructure projects from concept design through to construction. Skilled in highway and drainage design, reinforced concrete and foundation design, technical specification writing, and the preparation of construction drawing packages, with experience working on both detailed design and Design & Construct contracts. Proficient in AutoCAD, technical documentation, cost estimating, and ensuring compliance with British Standards and DMRB requirements. Combines strong communication, organisational, and collaborative skills with practical site experience gained through contractor-led projects. Committed to producing high-quality engineering solutions while continuously expanding technical knowledge, developing new skills, and embracing opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Design engineer
Cullen Grummitt & Roe
London
2025.03 - Current
- Delivered detailed design civil and structural packages for major infrastructure projects, including complex drainage systems, highway design, and DMRB-compliant solutions.
- Designed reinforced concrete elements including slabs, plinths, corbels, electrical pits, and associated foundations in accordance with relevant design standards.
- Undertook pile and pile plug design, incorporating shear key solutions where required to meet structural and geotechnical performance criteria.
- Produced detailed designs for LV, HV, and communications pits, including levelling and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
- Authored Employer's Requirements and technical specifications for drainage, earthworks, landscaping, and utility infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
- Assisted management of projects through the full design lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through detailed design, tender, construction approval, and design support during delivery.
- Delivered designs under both traditional and Design & Construct (D&C) procurement contracts, coordinating with contractors, clients, and stakeholders.
- Prepared comprehensive technical drawing packages, including general arrangements, detailed design drawings, and construction documentation.
- Produced high-level cost estimates, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and CAPEX/OPEX assessments to support project planning and budgeting.
- Designed and delivered revetment remediation and coastal protection solutions, including assessment of existing assets and development of redesign strategies to improve long-term performance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure coordinated, practical, and buildable design solutions that met programme, budget, and regulatory requirements.
Student Engineer
Knights Brown
Swansea, Wales
2023.08 - 2024.06
- Completed a year-long industrial placement working alongside civil engineering contractors on site, supporting the delivery of infrastructure and earthworks projects.
- Assisted with embankment protection and remediation works, ensuring construction activities were carried out in accordance with design specifications and health and safety requirements.
- Undertook topographical and level surveys using surveying equipment to collect accurate site data for construction and design verification.
- Supported setting out activities and monitored ground levels to ensure compliance with project tolerances and engineering drawings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Swansea University
Wales 2020.09 - 2024.06
A-Levels - Mathematics
St Marks Catholic School
London 2018.09 - 2020.07
A-Levels - Physics
St Marks Catholic School
London 2018.09 - 2020.07
A-Levels - Politics
St Marks Catholic School
London 2018.09 - 2020.07
Skills
AutoCAD proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD TrueView, with daily experience producing and editing technical drawings, managing Xrefs and layers, preparing drainage layouts, extracting precise measurements, and modifying hatching to clearly define construction, possession, and work areas
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience collaborating effectively with clients, contractors, multidisciplinary design teams, and stakeholders Skilled in producing clear technical documentation, presenting engineering solutions, and coordinating across all stages of project delivery
Strong understanding of British Standards, industry regulations, and engineering practices
Highly organised and collaborative, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and consistently deliver high-quality work to programme deadlines
Affiliations
- Chess
- Football
- Painting
Accomplishments
Duke of Edinburgh silver award
Certification
Graduate Member of the ICE
Timeline
Design engineer
Cullen Grummitt & Roe
2025.03 - Current
Student Engineer
Knights Brown
2023.08 - 2024.06
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Swansea University
2020.09 - 2024.06
A-Levels - Mathematics
St Marks Catholic School
2018.09 - 2020.07
A-Levels - Physics
St Marks Catholic School
2018.09 - 2020.07
A-Levels - Politics
St Marks Catholic School
2018.09 - 2020.07