Kareem Elaser
Birmingham
Summary
A practical individual that is always eager to learn, continuously applying the skills and knowledge acquired to tasks and challenges faced. I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills established from roles in active projects, which have shaped me into a more confident and capable individual who is able to work well with colleagues. My work experiences have enables me to build a fundamental understanding of core structural engineering disciplines used in projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Structural Engineer
Haskoning
Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia
10.2025 - Current
- Contributed to the structural design development of multiple single-storey, steel portal framed, naval shipyard buildings with profiled metal sheet cladding.
- Undertook structural analysis using Saudi Building Codes (SBC) load combinations to verify the proof of concept under ULS and SLS design to Eurocodes, utilising both Tekla Structural Designer and Autodesk Robot.
- Designed and analysed three industrial workshop buildings, helping define stability systems, critical load paths and the primary structural philosophy in accordance with SBC.
Structural Engineer
Haskoning
London, England
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Contributed to the structural design of a newly proposed distribution centre located in Essex. Designed and developed steel column baseplate connections and pile caps for the Link Bridge and GX Building, ensuring compliance with relevant design codes.
- Prepared comprehensive structural calculation report for the Link Bridge and Low Bay.
Structural Engineer
Haskoning
Liverpool, England
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Designed the gravity structural system including composite steel deck, steel beams, girders and columns.
- Developed a fully fixed structural frame with steel baseplates connected to the pontoon's underside.
- Assessed structural performance for up to a 10 degree tilt due to tidal current and pontoon movement.
- Modelled and designed the structural frame using Tekla Structural Designer and coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to resolve clashes and ensure design integration.
Structural Engineer
Haskoning
Bristol, England
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Aided the structural engineering team in the design of a cold store facility in Bristol.
- Designed the High Bay Switchroom and Sprinkler Valve Intake Room, both as independent steel-frame structures.
Structural Engineer
Haskoning
Warsaw, Poland
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Worked as part of the structural engineering team on the design and coordination of two new data centre buildings in Warsaw, encompassing approximately 14,000 sqm of data halls with a combined capacity of 40MW.
- Designed precast reinforced concrete beams, columns, and hollow core slabs for the main structural frame.
- Designed external steel gantries and roof level steel chiller platforms to support building services equipment.
- Contributed to the preparation of detailed structural design calculation report supporting technical review and approval.
Structural Engineer
Haskoning
London, England
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Carried out a detailed structural designs (WS3 & WS4) for high-rise 30 MW data centres and associated external gantries, covering approximately 19,000 sqm.
- Undertook structural design, analysis and supplementary calculations for the steel frame, composite floor slabs and piled foundations.
- Designed chiller decks and external gantries, housing MERs and generators, incorporating steel grating floor systems.
- Attended client meetings on site and completed site visit reports on a fortnightly basis to ensure contractor's practices were in compliance with the design intent.
Structural Engineer
Haskoning
London, England
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Delivered detailed and construction stage designs (WS4 & WS5) for a three-storey ancillary building - LHR Work Units.
- Undertook structural modelling, analysis and detailed calculations for precast reinforced concrete beams, columns, two-way spanning slabs and piled foundations.
- Completed detailed and construction stage designs (WS4 & WS5) for adjacent substation and bin-store buildings, including design checks and calculations for the masonry wall and timber roof structures.
- Attended client meetings on site and completed site visit reports on a fortnightly basis to ensure contractor's practices were in compliance with the design intent.
- Reviewed submittals from suppliers and third-parties and responded to on-site RFIs (Request For Information).
Structural engineer
Haskoning
Dover, England
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Carried out detailed structural design of mat foundations for kiosks and canopies.
- Supported project management activities, including document control, issuing design packages to client, managing drawing and calculation transmittals and assisting with programme coordination and deliverables tracking.
Education
MSc - Structural Engineering
University of Leeds
Leeds, UK2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil & Structural Engineering
Newcastle University
Newcastle, UK2020
Additional Information
- Tekla Structural Designer - Advanced
- Autodesk Robot - Intermediate
- Tekla TEDDS - Advanced
- Tekla Connection Designer - Intermediate
- IDEA StatiCa - Intermediate
- Autodesk Revit - Beginner
- Autodesk AutoCAD - Intermediate
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Master or proficient
C2
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Structural Engineer
Haskoning
10.2025 - Current
Structural Engineer
Haskoning
07.2025 - 10.2025
Structural Engineer
Haskoning
06.2025 - 07.2025
Structural Engineer
Haskoning
02.2025 - 02.2025
Structural Engineer
Haskoning
11.2024 - 05.2025
Structural Engineer
Haskoning
05.2022 - 01.2024
Structural Engineer
Haskoning
05.2022 - 08.2024
Structural engineer
Haskoning
05.2022 - 07.2022
MSc - Structural Engineering
University of Leeds
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil & Structural Engineering
Newcastle University