Irvine Mpala
Civil Engineering Technologist
Crewe,Cheshire East
Summary
Seeking to contribute to sustainable infrastructure development through innovative civil and structural engineering design, with a long-term goal of becoming a Chartered Engineer.
A solutions-driven and reliable Civil Engineering Technologist with 10 years of progressive experience in municipal, civil, and structural engineering across Zimbabwe and the UK. Proven expertise in design, supervision, inspection, and project management, including rail infrastructure, drainage systems, and large-scale residential servicing projects. Currently pursuing an MSc in Civil Engineering, Irvine combines practical field experience with technical design knowledge, a strong safety record, and a commitment to sustainable engineering practices.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4039
4039
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Design Engineer
enGauged Ltd
Crewe, Cheshire East
02.2024 - 07.2025
- Irvine is responsible for preparing the project deliverables and assisting the DE in delivering the following projects:
- Project Highlights:
- Kennishead Hydraslide (SPL Powerlines) - Design check of the proposed Hydraslide methodology to enable the delivery of 26 Tonne feeder station at Kennishead TSC compound.
- Securus S3 4.2m (CLD fencing Systems Ltd) – Design check of the proposed check.
- Wigan SC TW (Kelly rail UK Ltd) – Design check of the proposed hoarding fence at Wigan Northwestern station.
- Crewe AC (Kelly rail UK Ltd) – Design check of access scaffold to facilitate installation of external wall-mounted air conditioning units at Crewe Station – Platform 12.
- Rugby ICC (Telent) - Design check for the installation of 12 No 65” screens at Rugby ECR.
- Flying Arch (Amco Giffen) - Design of Haul Road, compound and access track required to enable demolitions works at SPC5-91 Flying Arch bridge as part of Midland Mainline Electrification Scheme.
- Kirk Hill (Amco Giffen) - Design of scaffold foundations required to divert existing services at SPC5-88 Kirk Hill Bridge as part of Midland Mainline Electrification Scheme.
- Midland Main Line Electrification (SPL Powerlines) – Provided assistance to determine the allocation of OLE foundations for route section 2 & 3.
- Cadder Modular Building (SPL Powerlines) – Undertook the locational wind load check for a modular building to be placed at Cadder Yard.
- Banavie LX (SVM–Glasgow) – Undertook the design of lighting column foundation required at Banavie level crossing.
- Steelworks repairs (QTS group) – Undertook the design of steelworks required for the loss of section found at underbridge ADH2/9.
- Stella Bess (Story contracting) – Aided with the design of SuDS and hardstanding required for the installation of a Battery Energy Storage System
Assistant Machine Operator (Form1)
Sealed Air
Kettering, Northamptonshire
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted warehouse operations and material handling for form packaging systems.
Civil Engineering Technologist
Municipality of Beitbridge
Beitbridge, Mat - South
07.2015 - 11.2023
- Led the Roads and Construction Section, supervising the delivery of housing, roads, and drainage infrastructure projects under the Directorate of Engineering Services.
- Key Achievements:
- Municipal CBD roads 2.23km – Supervised and completed tar surfacing road construction including drainage infrastructure.
- Makhado road 1.72km – Supervised and completed road resealing works including drainage infrastructure maintenance.
- Shuleshule Rankin road 0.51km – Designed, supervised, and completed road re-construction works.
- Wamulala stream 0.81km – Designed, supervised, and completed stormwater drainage.
- Layout GD261/1 HD Housing project – Supervised Public Private Partnerships servicing 2341 stands installing tarred surfaced roads 14.3km, 25.31km water reticulation system and 21.1km sewer reticulation including drainage infrastructure.
- Layout GE100 MD Housing project – Supervised Public Private Partnerships servicing 1300 stands installing tarred surfaced roads 14.2km, 19.1km water reticulation system and 19.2km sewer reticulation including drainage infrastructure.
- Wamulala stream 1200 Diameter Culverts x 8 barrels – Drain section design, supervised, and completed construction of culvert structures x 10.
- Wamulala stream 4sqm Shelverts – Drain section design, supervised, and completed construction of Shelverts structures x 2.
- Wamulala stream Simple RC footbridge – Drain section design, supervised, and completed construction of Shelverts structures x 1.
- Reactive, preventive, and Emergency – Supervision and inspection of routine maintenance works within the Municipal area.
Civil Engineering Technologist
Stelix Civils
Bulawayo, Mat - South
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Supported civil works for housing development and WASH infrastructure.
- Projects:
- Emhlangeni Housing (391 stand servicing): Delivered roads, water, and sewer networks.
- WASH Programme (World Vision & Gwanda Municipality): Supervised 3.2km trunk sewer rehabilitation (350mm Ø).
Education
MSc - Civil Engineering
Liverpool John Moores University
ManchesterHigher National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Bulawayo Polytechnic College
Bulawayo - Zimbabwe12.2023
National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Bulawayo Polytechnic College
Bulawayo - Zimbabwe12.2013
Skills
- Civil & Structural Design
- Foundations
- Drainage
- Retaining Structures
- Rail Engineering Design
- Temporary work
- Access
- Scaffold
- OLE & Screen Installations
- Site Supervision
- Contractor Coordination
- SUDS
- Stormwater Management
- Roadworks
- Municipal Infrastructure
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- Tedds
- Microsoft Office
- Technical Report Writing
- QA Documentation
- HSE Compliance
- CSCS Obtained
- Project Delivery
- Stakeholder Liaison
Certification
CSCS Card, Obtained
Custom Section
Eligible to work in the UK
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: 1
- Driving licence: UK Driving Licence
Timeline
Assistant Design Engineer
enGauged Ltd
02.2024 - 07.2025
Assistant Machine Operator (Form1)
Sealed Air
12.2023 - 01.2024
Civil Engineering Technologist
Municipality of Beitbridge
07.2015 - 11.2023
Civil Engineering Technologist
Stelix Civils
06.2013 - 07.2015
MSc - Civil Engineering
Liverpool John Moores University
Higher National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Bulawayo Polytechnic College
National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Bulawayo Polytechnic College
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