Silvia Kazi
Watford,HRT
Summary
Proven track record of assessing a range of construction products, specifically relating to the building envelope, and possess strong working knowledge of applicable regulatory programs and guidelines. Recognised for analysing and detecting potential legislative and design issues, providing clear findings and recommendations regarding resolution. Backed by strong credentials and a history of delivering on-time, on-budget, and high-quality projects. Experienced in managing building certifications and translating complex information into an accessible format. Expert communicator with experience in training teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager
Biozeroc
01.2024 - Current
- Worked with the team to bridge technical development with market needs, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Defined material performance criteria in alignment with industry standards (e.g., EN and BS), and worked closely with R&D to develop validation protocols.
- Coordinated internal and third-party testing to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer-specific standards.
- Identified and secured strategic pilot projects with key partners in the construction sector, serving as primary liaison for technical and project milestones.
- Managed cross-functional pilot implementations, including timelines, risk assessments, and customer feedback loops to inform iterative design improvements.
- Collaborated with technical teams to translate market requirements into product specifications, balancing performance, cost, and manufacturability constraints.
- Created and maintained detailed product documentation, including datasheets, test reports, and compliance summaries for internal stakeholders and customers.
- Conducted market analysis and customer discovery interviews to identify new opportunities and inform product development.
Façade Engineer
Eckersley O’Callaghan
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Working collaboratively as part of project teams in facade design and site supervision, contributing to team knowledge sharing, and contributing to the company’s R&D activities.
- Working with the client, architect and other engineering consultants to determine the best facade design outcomes.
- Supporting projects internally, producing sketches, reports and specifications, coordinated with other parties, under the guidance of Senior Facade Engineers.
- Carrying out site inspections, factory visits, witnessing of mock-ups and testing and preparing technical reports.
- Representing EOC at workshops, design team meetings and site meetings with clients and collaborators.
- Collaborating with team members; participating in knowledge sharing and producing technical notes.
- Contributing to internal R&D initiatives.
- Communicating with clients; managing external relationships.
Principal Certification Engineer
British Board of Agrément
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Continued duties as a Senior Certification Engineer as well as providing advice and guidance for internal and external clients as a subject matter expert.
- Supervised and provided final sign-off on work prepared by colleagues, concerning contracts, assessments, and timelines for the assessment of construction products relating to the building envelope.
- Providing client and industry bodies with technical insight and expertise relating to legislation and product performance.
- Dealing with client and industry complaints and working towards resolutions that are technically compliant while considering industry practices, and national and internal legislation.
Senior Certification Engineer
British Board of Agrément
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Spearhead and coach the cladding team to enhance workflow efficiency by serving as Certification Engineer.
- Facilitate workflows for junior colleagues (for approximately 10 people across multidisciplinary teams) in supervising the evaluation for cladding, sheathing, and building systems by reviewing and improving drafts/reports.
- Planned, coordinated, and carried out assessments of construction products and systems (approximating 30 projects per year), with a focus on cladding systems, permanent formwork systems, sheathing boards, and whole building systems.
- Ensured clients and external parties met UK and EU legislative requirements by providing effective guidance.
- Prepare contracts, timescales, and workflows for the assessment of products, with a portfolio of projects ranging in value from £50k to £200k.
- Researched and investigated aspects of the cladding/building systems performance as required, with an emphasis on Parts A, B, and L of the Building Regulations, and assessed the fitness for purpose of construction products and systems within contract periods and price estimates.
Project Manager - Engineering
British Board of Agrément
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed certification and assessment projects from conception to completion to ensure on-time, within budget, and without any interruption delivery.
- Ensured quality of construction products and systems by planning and conducting examinations of all materials used in the construction of a project.
- Improved team performance through strategising and delivering training, as well as creating effective work programmes.
- Developed and maintained effective relations with clients, engineers, and external authorities at NHBC and EOTA by creating accurate reports and certificates based on the provided feedback.
- Assessed performance of cladding systems by examining characteristics and guaranteeing the fitness of construction products complied with the budget and contract terms.
- Completed all essential Certificate activities, including technical inspections of ongoing factory production surveillance and evaluations of the current state of all certified systems/products promptly.
Technical Sales Support
British Board of Agrément
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided Technical support to clients and communication support to colleagues, including a secondment to the External Wall Insulation team to facilitate the assessment of wind loading calculations on UK buildings and the development of a new testing regime to determine the suitability of EWI systems under dead load.
- Partnered with and maintained successful relations with clients on behalf of BBA.
- Furthered business scope by developing and strengthening relations with new and existing clients.
- Selected to represent the organization at various forums, which included an EOTA conference.
- Identified and evaluated new business opportunities.
Intern – Expansion Department
Casa Reha Holding GmbH
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Education
M.Eng. - Civil Engineering
University College London
London, ENG01.2014
Skills
- Project Management
- Contract & Report Preparation
- Inspections
- Legislature Compliance
- Client Relationships
- Process Implementation and improvement
- Research and trend analysis
- Construction engineering and design development
- Schematic reading and CAD drawing
- Technical reporting
- Proposal presentation & bid drafting
- Bid drafting
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Intermediate (B1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Software
AutoCAD
ArcGIS
MS Office Suite
Timeline
Product Manager
Biozeroc
01.2024 - Current
Façade Engineer
Eckersley O’Callaghan
01.2023 - 01.2024
Principal Certification Engineer
British Board of Agrément
01.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Certification Engineer
British Board of Agrément
01.2019 - 01.2022
Project Manager - Engineering
British Board of Agrément
01.2017 - 01.2019
Technical Sales Support
British Board of Agrément
01.2016 - 01.2017
Intern – Expansion Department
Casa Reha Holding GmbH
09.2014 - 02.2015
M.Eng. - Civil Engineering
University College London
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