ISLAM ARUNA
BRISTOL,Gloucestershire
Summary
Experienced Civil Engineer with in-depth knowledge of varied methodologies for adaptive support. Achieves public and private sector projects to specifications for increased client satisfaction. Solution-focused with excellent planning abilities to meet agreed standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Assistant Engineer/Deputy Project Manager
Local Government Service, West Gonja Municipal Assembly
Damongo
11.2020 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented customer-focused solutions through the creation of timely and precise oral and written technical reports
- Provided ongoing support to project leaders by consistently updating them on project progress and milestones
- Ensured adherence to relevant legislation by conducting routine site inspections aimed at maintaining quality control standards
- Contributed to the preparation of engineering plans in alignment with the strategic objectives of the council
- Identified cost-saving opportunities through value engineering and innovative design solutions, resulting in substantial project cost reductions while maintaining design quality
- Developed and executed comprehensive risk management strategies, proactively identifying and mitigating potential design-related risks (Clash detection) to minimize project disruptions and delays
- Implemented design process improvements that resulted in enhanced efficiency and productivity, reducing project lead times and design-related costs by 20% on a school project.
- Estimated costs, scheduling requirements and labor needs to produce engineering designs.
Site Engineer/Building Inspector
Kpone Katamanso Municipal Assembly, Nabco
Tema, GHANA
07.2018 - 11.2020
- Spearheaded the setting out team to define reference pile points and boundaries crucial for artisans and laborers for the police headquarters project in Accra (Tesano)
- Regular site visits and inspections allowed me to monitor construction progress, pinpoint issues through technical reports, and ensure adherence to project plans and specifications
- Achieved increased internal revenue target of 40% by improving accessibility through inspection of ongoing developments ensuring building codes were enforced and owners obtaining permits.
- Supervised site work to verify quality and safety standards ahead of sign off.
Civil Engineer Intern
Amandi Construction
Accra
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Reviewed design documents received from consultants, and generated comprehensive reports on findings and non-compliance issues, to ensure adherence to required quality standards and client specifications
- Conducted on-site inspections and quality control checks to monitor the construction progress of RC and steel works to ensure adherence to established standards and procedures aligning with project goals and objectives.
Education
MSc - Civil Engineering
University of the West of England
BTECH - Civil Engineering
Accra Technical University
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite including the use of Microsoft Visio
- AutoCAD
- BIM
- Vissim Road design software
- Data gathering and review
- Skilled use of project management tools, MS Project
- Practitioner in using gINT for geotechnical data analysis for foundation design
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Analytical
- Diligent risk assessment
- Project delivery
- Compliance monitoring
Languages
English
Fluent
Certification
- CSCS Managers card
- Health, Safety and Environmental test MAP
- ICE student member
References
References available upon request.
Quote
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Tony Robbins
Timeline
Assistant Engineer/Deputy Project Manager
Local Government Service, West Gonja Municipal Assembly
11.2020 - 09.2022
Site Engineer/Building Inspector
Kpone Katamanso Municipal Assembly, Nabco
07.2018 - 11.2020
Civil Engineer Intern
Amandi Construction
07.2017 - 07.2018
MSc - Civil Engineering
University of the West of England
BTECH - Civil Engineering
Accra Technical University
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