Wahaj Ali

Graduate Structural Engineer with approximately two years of consultancy experience in data centre, commercial, residential and industrial projects.

Strong experience supporting projects through RIBA Stages 2–4, including development of structural models, assessment of existing structures, review of proposed loading scenarios, production of calculation packages and preparation of technical reports. Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem solving, process improvement and engineering automation through VBA and Excel-based tools. Proficient in Tekla Structural Designer, TEDDS, Robot Structural Analysis, Bluebeam and advanced Excel-based engineering workflows.

Global Switch London South (30MW Data Centre)

• Supported the design and analysis of major substructure elements for a new 30MW data centre development.
• Developed and maintained Tekla Structural Designer models for multiple substructure zones.
  Produced structural calculations and design reports for reinforced concrete elements including water-retaining structures, retaining walls and foundation systems.
• Coordinated loading information between superstructure and substructure design models.
• Produced reinforcement quantity estimates and technical documentation.
• Supported Stage 4 and Stage 5 design development activities.

CloudHQ LHR6 (48MW Data Centre)

• Developed structural framing layouts for a major data centre facility.
• Created and updated Tekla Structural Designer models throughout ongoing architectural design development.
• Undertook structural analysis and optimisation exercises to improve buildability and construction efficiency.
• Coordinated structural framing information with technicians and reviewed drawing packages prior to issue.
• Managed repeated model updates resulting from design development and layout revisions.

Equinix LD08 Site Loading Review

• Structural review and assessment of four operational data centre buildings.
• Development and maintenance of the original and existing condition structural models to assess for existing and proposed loading scenarios.
• Verification of structural capacity of structural elements for equipment installations and operational changes by doing load comparison exercises.
• Production of technical reports and structured engineering procedures.
• Development of automated spreadsheets and workflows to improve engineering efficiency.

Existing Building Assessments & Change of Use Projects
(McDonald's Rickmansworth, McDonald's Monument, IAG Cargo, Barclays PV)

• Assessment of existing commercial and industrial buildings for refurbishment, change of use and additional loading.
• Load takedown calculations comparing existing and proposed occupancy scenarios.
• Evaluation of historic steelwork using TEDDS and engineering judgement.
• Site inspections and verification surveys.
• Structural reviews for the support of rooftop plant installations, acoustic screens and photovoltaic systems.
• Production of calculation packages, mark-ups and technical reports.

Surrey Street High-Rise Review

• Independent review of transfer slab design and supporting structural elements for a high-rise residential development.
• Assessment of accidental loading scenarios and key element requirements.
• Review of punching shear capacity and load application methodologies.
• Application of Eurocode guidance and engineering judgement to investigate structural adequacy.
• Preparation of internal and external technical review reports.

Northolt Boundary Retaining Wall Monitoring

• Management of ongoing retaining wall monitoring programme.
• Review and interpretation of movement and groundwater monitoring data.
• Preparation of monthly technical monitoring reports.
• Development of automated Excel tools to improve data processing and reporting efficiency.
• Communication of monitoring results to project stakeholders.

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