SALAHUDDIN ABBASI
Aberdeen,UK
Summary
Civil Engineer with over five years of hands-on experience in commercial, industrial and specialist-facility projects for private and governmental clients. Currently completing an MSc in Construction Project Management at Robert Gordon University. Proven ability in quantity surveying, cost control, scheduling, site coordination and safety management. Seeking an Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer role in the UK construction sector.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Site Engineer
Rizwan Associates
Islamabad, Pakistan
2021.12 - 2024.08
- Produced accurate material quantities and bar-bending schedules for projects exceeding 40,000 sq ft built-up area, consistently achieving under 7% material waste.
- Conducted daily site inspections and quality/safety audits, maintaining 100% compliance with design drawings and regulatory standards.
- Supported Project Manager in planning, scheduling, budgeting and resource allocation.
- Coordinated setting-out, structural layouts and reinforcement works while managing daily workforce of 80–120 personnel to meet programme and safety targets.
- Liaised daily with contractors and ensured all works progressed on schedule with zero lost-time incidents on assigned sections.
Site Engineer
Blue Bird Consortium
Islamabad, Pakistan
2019.08 - 2021.07
- Supervised construction of slabs, columns, tie beams, pile caps and structural steel on B+G+5 commercial building and 11 kV substation (total built-up area ~35,000 sq ft).
- Managed finishing works including plastering, painting and tiling to high-quality standards.
- Produced daily progress reports for stakeholders and maintained accurate site records.
- Performed precise setting-out using Auto Level to ensure accurate alignment and efficient concrete pouring.
- Assigned and managed tasks for labourers, optimising resource use and meeting project deadlines.
Education
Master’s - Construction Project Management
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, United Kingdom 2025.01 - 2026.02
Skills
- REVIT
- MS PROJECT
- QUANTITY ESTIMATION
- AUTOCAD
- SITE MANAGEMENT
- MS OFFICE
Certification
Student Member CIOB
Languages
English
Urdu
PROJECTS
- NECOP OFFICE BUILDING (B+G+5) H-9, Islamabad, August 2019 – July 2021
Acted as lead Site/Quantity Engineer on a seven-storey reinforced-concrete commercial building (~35,000 sq ft). Oversaw full site operations from basement excavation to structural completion while controlling cost and technical delivery within approved budget and programme.
- 11kVa Substation for NECOP, H-9 Islamabad, August 2019 – July 2021
Delivered a 5,250 sq ft specialised 11 kV substation and underground high-voltage distribution network in a live commercial environment with zero lost-time incidents.
- Model Town Cinema Refabrication, Lahore, Pakistan, 2021
Led adaptive reuse project converting a hotel lobby into a 90-seat boutique cinema. Managed structural modifications and specialist acoustic fit-out from start to successful handover.,
- 32 Man Barracks and Car Park, H-9 Islamabad, 2020 – 2021
Delivered a fully equipped barracks accommodating 32 military and civilian personnel. Integrated durable materials and design solutions to meet all safety and functional standards.,
- LTCC Building for Chinese Company, H-9 Islamabad, 2019-2021
Supervised construction of a specialist 5,000 sq ft (100’ × 50’) manufacturing plant with ISO-standard cleanrooms and vacuum environment. Delivered robust reinforced-concrete structure supporting high-precision production requirements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Class Representative for Class of January 2025
- Full UK Driving License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master’s - Construction Project Management
Robert Gordon University
2025.01 - 2026.02
Site Engineer
Rizwan Associates
2021.12 - 2024.08
Site Engineer
Blue Bird Consortium
2019.08 - 2021.07