Aijaz Mohammed

Senior Structural Engineer leading the structural analysis, design, and authority approvals of high-rise buildings up to LG+G+20, along with complex marine, offshore, and mainland RCC and steel structures. Responsible for lateral load systems, vertical load optimisation, constructability, and design coordination from concept to construction stage.

The Heart of Europe – World Islands, Dubai
Prestigious offshore development comprising six themed islands: Europe, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Honeymoon Island, and Floating Lido.
Scope includes mid-rise buildings, floating structures, and mainland buildings up to LG+G+20, hotels, residential buildings, mixed-use structures, floating villas, lagoon villas, and beach villas subjected to wind, seismic, marine, and durability-critical conditions.

High-Rise Structural Design & Lateral Systems

• Lead structural design and analysis of LG+G+20 high-rise buildings, including basement (LG), podium, and tower structures.
• Design and review lateral load-resisting systems such as shear walls, structural cores, moment-resisting frames, transfer slabs, and podium systems.
• Perform wind and seismic analysis for tall buildings in accordance with UAE codes and international standards (ACI, BS, Eurocode).
• Optimise column grids, core layouts, slab systems, and transfer levels to achieve structural efficiency and architectural flexibility.

Advanced Structural Analysis & Software

• Execute detailed modelling and analysis using ETABS (high-rise modelling & lateral analysis), SAFE (raft, pile cap & slab design), STAAD Pro, and PROKON.
• Prepare comprehensive high-rise design calculations, authority submission reports, and technical justifications.

Basement, Podium & Foundation Systems

• Design and coordinate basement (LG) structures, including retaining systems, uplift control, and waterproofing interfaces.
• Develop foundation solutions (raft, pile, pile-raft) based on geotechnical data and tall-building load demands.
• Address construction sequence and load transfer issues at thepodium and transfer levels.

Authority Approvals – High-Rise Projects

• Lead structural authority submissions and approvals for high-rise buildings with Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, and DDA.
• Respond to authority comments related to lateral stability, drift limits, foundation design, and construction safety.

Construction Phase & Site Engineering

• Provide technical leadership during the construction of LG+G+20 structures, including site inspections and design clarifications.
• Review and approve shop drawings, method statements, temporary works, and sequencing for high-rise construction.
• Resolve critical site issues affecting stability, quality, and safety.

Leadership, Coordination & Delivery

• Lead multidisciplinary coordination with architects, MEP consultants, marine specialists, contractors, and clients on tall-building interfaces.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers working on high-rise analysis and detailing.
• Manage design changes, project risks, schedules, and budgets, ensuring delivery on time and within approved cost.
• Review, compile, and approve final structural drawings, reports, and handover documentation.

Worked as a Senior Structural Engineer responsible for delivering civil and steel structural design solutions for mainland high-rise, mid-rise, commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments. Actively involved in structural analysis, design management, authority coordination, and construction-stage support.

Structural Design & Engineering

• Performed structural analysis and design of RCC and steel structures, including high-rise and complex buildings.
• Conducted technical studies, feasibility assessments, and site investigations to support design development.
• Developed detailed structural designs ensuring safety, economy, and constructability.
• Executed complex structural calculations using ETABS, SAFE, STAAD Pro, and PROKON in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

Project Risk, Quality & Compliance

• Assessed project-specific structural risks and implemented mitigation measures.
• Ensured compliance with building permits, environmental regulations, safety standards, and QA/QC procedures.
• Identified and rectified design and construction deficiencies prior to final evaluation and handover.

Authority, Tendering & Documentation

• Supported tendering processes, including preparation and review of technical proposals and submissions.
• Compiled, checked, and approved structural reports, calculations, and drawings.
• Reviewed and approved project drawings and design deliverables using CAD-based tools.

Construction Phase & Site Engineering

• Managed and supervised on-site contractors, providing technical advice on structural and civil engineering issues.
• Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Supported smooth project execution, ensuring work was completed on time and within budget.

Leadership & Coordination

• Led and coordinated with architects, contractors, subcontractors, clients, and internal teams.
• Supervised and mentored junior structural engineers, supporting professional development and chartership pathways.
• Managed design changes, ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders.
• Represented the consultancy in technical and public meetings with clients and authorities.

Worked as a Structural Design Engineer, responsible for delivering civil and steel structural solutions for commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects. Involved in structural analysis, design development, authority approvals, and construction-stage support, ensuring compliance with municipality and client requirements.

• Prepare and review structural designs, calculations, drawings, and technical reports.
• Perform load, stress, and stability calculations for civil and steel structures, including mid-rise and high-rise buildings.
• Obtain planning approvals and building regulation compliance from relevant authorities.
• Select appropriate construction materials and provide technical guidance for structural systems.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies, site investigations, and geotechnical assessments.
• Supervise tendering procedures, evaluate technical submissions, and assist in proposal preparation.
• Manage, supervise, and inspect construction activities on-site, advising contractors on structural execution and quality assurance.
• Coordinate effectively with architects, consultants, subcontractors, contractors, clients, and internal teams.
• Apply creative and analytical problem-solving to resolve complex structural and design challenges.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and engineering resources.
• Review and approve project drawings, shop drawings, and design deliverables.
• Undertake complex calculations for structural members and systems.
• Attend technical and public meetings for project approvals and coordination.
• Identify and resolve design or construction deficiencies, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance before final project handover.

Worked as a Structural Design Engineer for a steel contracting company, responsible for connection design, member design, and contracting-related structural solutions. Delivered designs in compliance with municipality, consultant, and client requirements, supporting steel fabrication, erection, and project coordination.

• Perform structural calculations for members, connections, and assemblies, considering loads, stresses, and lateral forces.
• Use computer-aided software to model, analyze, and validate structural performance under various loads.
• Account for external forces, such as wind, seismic activity, and wave impacts, in structural designs.
• Select appropriate construction materials and recommend structural solutions for steel and composite systems.
• Assess project budgets and provide cost-effective design alternatives.
• Advise architects, engineers, and contractors on steel structure design, detailing, and erection.
• Conduct inspections and evaluations of existing structures, recommending repairs or modifications as needed.
• Ensure compliance with legal, municipal, and health & safety regulations.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve design issues and optimize construction feasibility.
• Prepare and review structural reports, drawings, and design submissions.
• Premier Inn Hotel, Abu Dhabi International Airport (BAM International):
  Design of roof canopy, main entrance canopy, building maintenance unit, service block trench, and MEP platforms.
• Eros Building, Dubai (Belhasa Engineering & Contracting LLC):
  Design of roof canopy.
• Premier Inn Hotel Roof Gymnasium, Al Garhoud Dubai & Silicon Ossais:
  Structural design of rooftop gymnasium structures.
• MC3, Muscat International Airport:
  Structural coordination of steel and composite members.
• Concous 4, Dubai International Airport:
  Structural coordination of steel systems for terminal structures.

Started as a Junior Structural Design Engineer and was promoted within 12 months to the Core Project Team as Project Structural Engineer. Responsible for delivering structural solutions for architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) works, improving workflow efficiency, and ensuring safe, constructible designs.

• Analyze structural configurations of buildings and other structures to ensure stability and safety.
• Calculate pressures, stresses, and strains on structural components such as columns, beams, slabs, and lintels due to live loads, dead loads, environmental forces, and seismic effects.
• Assess material properties (concrete, steel, timber, brick) to optimize structural design and performance.
• Liaise with architects and designers to align structural solutions with aesthetic and functional requirements.
• Inspect existing or at-risk structures, recommending repairs, reinforcement, or full reconstruction to ensure structural integrity.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and computer models for contractors and design documentation.
• Collaborate with geotechnical engineers to investigate ground conditions and incorporate soil analysis results into foundation and structural design.
• Work closely with construction teams to verify structural compliance during erection and installation.
• Apply expert knowledge of forces acting on structures, including wind, seismic, and live load effects.
• Utilize structural analysis and design software, including STAAD, ETABS, SAFE, PROKON, SAP, and ROBOT, alongside CAD tools for modelling and simulation.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary coordination, integrating MEP, architectural, and structural elements for efficient project delivery.