Ola AlShariaa
Exeter,Devon
Summary
Materials engineer with BSc in Civil Engineering and MSc in Engineering Project Management. Managed materials coordination, testing, and quality control to meet project specifications. Delivered clear documentation and process adherence across project phases.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Engineer
Primary Engineer
Exeter
01.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers, pupils, and volunteers to facilitate hands-on engineering sessions, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Develop problem solving, creativity, and teamwork through practical classroom activities.
- Communicate engineering concepts clearly to different audiences.
- Supported engineering and STEM activities in local primary schools, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
- Participated in community events to enhance local engagement. and educational activities in the local area.
Materials Engineer
Biarq Al Khaleej Engineering Company
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Engaged in testing and analysis of concrete and soil materials for projects.
- Coordinated material testing with laboratories and project teams, ensuring timely completion and adherence to specifications.
- Reviewed test results and technical reports against relevant specifications and requirements.
- Conducted quality-control checks, identifying and addressing discrepancies or material-related issues to maintain project integrity.
- Reviewed material submittals, project specifications, technical documents, and material certificates to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Supported material approval processes and followed up technical documentation.
- Maintained accurate records of testing, results, technical documentation and material information.
- Coordinated with contractors, laboratories and project teams to follow up material-related requirements and resolve issues.
- Oversaw various technical activities while ensuring adherence to project deadlines.
- Prepared and reviewed technical reports and communicated technical information clearly.
- Worked with detailed technical information where accuracy, consistency and compliance were essential.
Founder & Operations Coordinator
Bethra – Non-Profit Organisation
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Secured funding for organisational activities, enabling expansion of support for Syrian refugees.
- Prepared project proposals and funding applications, including project descriptions and expected expenditure.
- Managed the day-to-day administrative, operational and project activities of a non-profit organisation supporting Syrian refugees.
- Prepared budgets and monitored expenditure against planned project costs.
- Maintained financial records, invoices and expenditure documentation and prepared financial reports.
- Managed the organisation's bank account and financial transactions.
- Used Microsoft Excel to record and monitor expenditure and organise financial information.
- Coordinated several projects and activities at the same time, prioritising tasks and working to deadlines.
- Planned and coordinated educational, community, health and training activities involving volunteers, trainers and external organisations.
- Coordinated volunteers and assigned responsibilities, ensuring successful delivery of educational and community activities.
- Organised training courses, meetings, community events and other activities, coordinating people, schedules and practical arrangements.
- Managed correspondence with funders, volunteers, community organisations and other stakeholders.
- Prepared reports, proposals and other project documentation.
- Identified operational issues and implemented solutions to maintain progress of projects and activities.
Education
MSc Engineering Project Management -
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, GLG09-2026
BSc Civil Engineering -
Jordan University of Science and Technology
Irbid01-2017
Skills
- Materials testing
- Specification review
- Test results review
- Quality control and checking
- Standards and specification compliance
- Material approvals and follow-up
- Accurate technical records
- Identification and follow-up of discrepancies
- Materials engineering
- Material science knowledge
- Risk Assessment
- Project management
- Progress monitoring
- Activity organisation
- Resource coordination
- Stakeholder coordination
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- Information management
- Project lifecycle knowledge
- Supply chain knowledge
- Educational Programme Planning
- Project Impact Assessment
- Community Engagement
- Volunteer Coordination
- Practical problem solving
Additional Information
- Bilingual (English, Arabic)
- Full right to work in the UK
- AutoCAD (2D Drafting)
- McKinsey & Company – Core Skills Level, McKinsey & Company , Adaptability and Resilience, Problem Solving, Communicating for Impact, Relationships & Well-Being, My Digital Toolkit, including workshops and a practical project
- International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL), Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, core computer skills
- Training of Trainers (ToT)
- Provisional UK Driving Licence (Working towards full UK licence)
Timeline
Volunteer Engineer
Primary Engineer
01.2026 - Current
Materials Engineer
Biarq Al Khaleej Engineering Company
01.2020 - 01.2022
Founder & Operations Coordinator
Bethra – Non-Profit Organisation
01.2018 - 01.2020
MSc Engineering Project Management -
University of Strathclyde
BSc Civil Engineering -
Jordan University of Science and Technology