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MOHAMED BASEM ELKHOLY

Ingatestone ,Essex

Summary

PMP-certified Project Manager and Civil Engineer with 30+ years' experience delivering major infrastructure, rail, marine, energy and civil engineering projects across the UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt. Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams on complex projects valued up to £2.1bn, with expertise in project delivery, NEC contract management, stakeholder engagement, project controls, risk management and commercial performance. Recognised for improving project outcomes, reducing programme risk and delivering large-scale infrastructure projects safely and efficiently. Leads complex infrastructure and engineering projects across marine, rail, energy and civil sectors, driving safe delivery, strong governance and controlled commercial outcomes. Manages multidisciplinary teams and NEC contract processes on major programmes valued up to £2.1bn, improving stakeholder alignment, reducing risk and protecting programme performance. Delivers measurable results through project controls, quality assurance, risk management and contractor oversight. Strengthens project governance, contractor performance and client interface management across high-value civil engineering and energy developments. Coordinates reporting, change control, commercial administration and risk controls to support informed decisions and consistent delivery. Improves outcomes through clear communication, disciplined oversight and effective collaboration across complex stakeholder groups. Directs major infrastructure and engineering programmes with a focus on quality, compliance and commercial control. Resolves delivery challenges across multidisciplinary packages by aligning stakeholders, managing contractual obligations and maintaining robust risk and programme controls. Adds value through structured leadership, practical problem-solving and a consistent focus on measurable project results. Productive employee with proven track record of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation. Works with clients to determine requirements and provide excellent service. As a project quality manager, I am passionate about delivering outstanding quality and service. Offering 30 years of experience in industry with history of recognition for performance.

Overview

2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

PROJECT QUALITY MANAGER

Haventus
, Scotland
01.2024 - Current
  • Leading quality assurance, governance and contractor performance on a £300m Energy Transition Port development supporting the UK's offshore wind sector.
  • Managed multidisciplinary marine, geotechnical, dredging, and civil engineering packages to ensure project quality standards were met.
  • Enhanced governance and risk controls, preventing approximately £10m of potential programme delays.
  • Delivered £2.5m savings through dredging optimisation and reduced non-conformances by 15%.
  • Coordinated contractors, consultants, and client stakeholders to facilitate successful project delivery outcomes.

SUB-LOT MANAGER / CLIENT INTERFACE LEAD

HS2 (SB3 JV)
Birmingham
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Managed delivery interfaces across the £2.1bn HS2 programme.
  • Coordinated stakeholders across 13 major infrastructure assets.
  • Administered NEC3 contractual processes including Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
  • Managed programme reporting, project controls and risk management activities.
  • Achieved zero critical defects across managed work packages.

PROJECT MANAGER

Careys Civil Engineering
London
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Managed geotechnical and infrastructure packages on a £600m redevelopment programme.
  • Led planning, delivery, subcontractor management and temporary works.
  • Delivered 10% programme improvement and 15% cost reduction.
  • Maintained strong safety, quality and environmental performance.

Area Manager

Al Muhaidib Contracting
01.2011 - 01.2017
  • Established and led a specialist Deep Foundations & Tunnelling Division delivering rail, water, infrastructure and transportation projects, achieving six consecutive years of profitable growth.

Area Manager

Al Ghurair Contracting
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Delivered geotechnical and foundation works for major projects including Dubai Metro, Palm Jumeirah and Jebel Ali Port.

Site Engineer to Project Manager

Misr Raymond Foundations
01.1992 - 01.2004
  • Progressed through engineering and project management roles delivering foundation, tunnelling, transport and infrastructure projects, including Cairo Metro Line 2.

Education

BSc (Hons) - Civil Engineering

Cairo University

Skills

  • Project & Programme Management
  • NEC3/NEC4 Contracts
  • Project Controls
  • Commercial Management
  • Risk Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Contractor Management
  • Cost Control
  • Earned Value Management
  • CEMAR
  • Aconex
  • Quality governance
  • NEC3 administration
  • Project controls
  • Contractor performance
  • Risk management
  • Project management
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Programme reporting
  • Contract administration
  • Change control
  • Client interface
  • Technical liaison
  • Risk assessment
  • Governance control
  • Commercial negotiation
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Willingness to learn
  • Public Relations
  • Deadline management
  • Project planning and coordination
  • Complaint handling and resolution
  • MS Office Suite
  • Task collaboration
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Strategic planning
  • Customer focused
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Public speaking
  • Team leadership and motivation
  • Team building
  • Leadership
  • Active listening
  • Calm under pressure
  • Commitment to excellence

Languages

English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Arabic
Proficient
C2

Certification

  • Certifications
  • PMP (Project Management Professional)
  • NEC4 ECC Supervisor
  • SMSTS
  • CSCS Card

Accomplishments

  • Prevented approximately £10m of delay exposure on a £300m Energy Transition Port project through proactive risk management.
  • Delivered approximately £2.5m savings through optimisation of dredging operations and project controls.
  • Achieved 10% programme improvement and 15% cost reduction on a £600m London redevelopment.
  • Reduced interface risks across 13 major assets on the £2.1bn HS2 programme.
  • Established and led a specialist Deep Foundations & Tunnelling Division, achieving six consecutive years of profitable growth.

Websites, Portfolios, Profiles

linkedin.com/in/basem-elkholy

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

PMI | CIOB | Saudi Council of Engineers | Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers

Timeline

PROJECT QUALITY MANAGER

Haventus
01.2024 - Current

SUB-LOT MANAGER / CLIENT INTERFACE LEAD

HS2 (SB3 JV)
01.2021 - 01.2024

PROJECT MANAGER

Careys Civil Engineering
01.2018 - 01.2021

Area Manager

Al Muhaidib Contracting
01.2011 - 01.2017

Area Manager

Al Ghurair Contracting
01.2005 - 01.2010

Site Engineer to Project Manager

Misr Raymond Foundations
01.1992 - 01.2004

BSc (Hons) - Civil Engineering

Cairo University
MOHAMED BASEM ELKHOLY