PERSONAL PROFILE
A highly professional Project Engineer with extensive experience in the design and development of mechanical equipment / components. Well-versed in supporting technical / engineering teams through full project lifecycles through all stages from concept and design through to prototyping and final implementation. Quick to grasp new ideas and concepts to develop creative, innovative design solutions.
EDUCATION
- MSc Quantity Surveying. Kingston University (U.K.) 2024 – ——
- MSc Engineering Construction Management – City University of London (U.K.) 2017 – 2019
- BSc Industrial Design and Drawing – Vali Asr Technical and Vocational School (Iran) 2005 – 2008
- Associate degree in Welding – University of Yasoj (Iran) 2003 – 2005
RELATED WORK HISTORY
Project Manager-Gail’s Bakery (UK) Oct 2022 – Jan 2023
Key responsibilities and achievement
- running new site builds from acquisition, though, planning, design, to handover as a completed bakery to the operations team.
- Working closely with architects, GAIL’s internal teams, Quantity Surveyors, Contractors & kitchen fitters to ensure the project is delivered on programme & budget.
Assistant Manager-Pret A Manger (UK) Dec 2015 – Sep 202
Key responsibilities and achievement
- Holding responsibility for managing a fast-paced food retail store whilst always ensuring a consistent high-level of service and adherence with brand standards.
- Leading and motivating teams with an effective management style to improve morale and productivity levels.
- Handling customer complaints in an effective and professional manner through to resolution.
- Identifying training needs and playing an active role in the development of staff.
- Coordinating marketing activities such as promotions and offers in line with direction from Head Office.
- Ensuring Health & Safety / food standard regulations are adhered to strictly and training team members in this regard.
- Performing activities such as inventory counts for accurate stock control, controlling wastage and re-ordering supplies.
- Maintaining a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen and customer / front-facing areas.
- Performing administrative duties such as the completion of paperwork relating to Health & Safety / Food Hygiene.
- Project engineer-Shayan Tarh Ltd (Iran) Aug 2008 – Jul 2012
- KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Leading the design of mechanical equipment / components and liaising with stakeholders to ensure designs are create specification and in line with budgets / costs.
- Supporting engineering projects through full lifecycles in accordance with best practice.
- Well-versed in implementing mechanisms for tracking project progress and managing all aspects of risk and regulation.
- Creating complex technical drawings / layouts as well as 3D models with the use of various software packages including AutoCAD.
- Knowledgeable in the processes involved in scoping projects and managing resources, budgets, activities, and time.
- Clear communicator with team members, clients, and senior management.
- Aptitude to maintain composure and professionalism whilst making informed judgements in pressurised / crisis situations.
- Multilingual capability in English, Farsi and Turkish.
Key responsibilities and achievement
- Led on the design and development of mechanical components for industrial projects in line with requirements.
- Liaised with relevant stakeholders to obtain critical design information necessary to create technical drawings using AutoCAD and 3D models.
- Developed designs that met targets for feasibility, performance, cost, quality, and safety.
- Provided comprehensive technical support to the mechanical department and resolved any queries / issues in a diligent and professional manner.
- Undertook the creation of documentation including design / technical specifications and instructions.
ADDITIONAL WORK HISTORY
VOLUNTEERING ROLES
Support worker and teaching Assistant-Oasis Cardiff (UK) Jul 2013 – Sep 2013
Key responsibilities and achievement
- Assisted an ESOL English Teacher in classes and translated English to Persian for Iranian students.
- Supported individuals in applying for jobs which included performing online searches and filling out important forms.
- Welcomed migrant communities to Thek UK and created a safe and supportive environment for personal development.