MUHAMMAD ALI
Dubai
Summary
Experienced Civil Engineer and Architectural & Civil Inspector with over 10 years in UAE and international markets, specialising in QA/QC for diverse projects including residential, educational, and high-rise developments. Verifies compliance with approved specifications and conducts thorough inspections of finishes, structures, and infrastructure to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Civil Engineer / Architectural & Civil Inspection
GRAPHITE INTERNATIONAL
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted site inspections of civil, architectural, external and finishing works, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, materials and project requirements.
- Supervise concrete, hardscape, drainage, paving, sports facilities and associated external works.
- Inspect blockwork, plastering, flooring, tiling, doors, windows, ceilings, drywall, façade, waterproofing, painting and finishing works.
- Conduct WIR inspections and verify completed works prior to recommending acceptance; inspect delivered materials against MIRs, approvals, samples and specifications.
- Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, samples, mock-ups, RFIs and technical submissions.
- Raised and followed up NCRs, SORs and quality observations, monitoring corrective actions to ensure satisfactory rectification.
- Coordinated with contractor engineers, subcontractors, architects, MEP teams and specialist contractors, verifying interfaces against latest approved drawings to enhance project alignment.
- Participate in snagging, defect rectification, handover and as-built reviews; monitor progress and inspection requirements to support completion.
Architectural & Civil Inspector
INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT (IEC)
12.2023 - 06.2025
- Conducted daily architectural and civil site inspections and verified works against approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.
- Reviewed shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, WIRs, MIRs, RFIs, NCRs, and SORs to verify adherence to specifications and project requirements.
- Inspected concrete, waterproofing, external works, drainage and associated infrastructure activities.
- Inspected façades, elevations, blockwork, plastering, flooring, doors, windows, ceilings, vanity counters, drywall, and finishing works to ensure compliance with project standards.
- Coordinated technical clarifications with Resident Engineer and design teams, monitoring rectification of non-conforming works to maintain project integrity.
- Conducted material, workmanship and mock-up inspections; participated in testing and consultant approval processes.
- Coordinated authority inspections and supported site instructions, technical clarifications and construction coordination.
- Verified completed quantities and supported Interim Payment Certificate assessments; reviewed as-builts and close-out documentation.
Senior Project Engineer
SAMARA AL NAJOOM BUILDING CONTRACTING
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Supervised residential villas, townhouses, and building works from mobilization to completion and handover, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
- Coordinated subcontractors, suppliers, consultant representatives, authority inspections and handover requirements.
- Coordinated WIRs, MIRs, RFIs, NCRs, and site instructions with consultants and subcontractors to facilitate effective communication and project progress.
- Inspected concrete, blockwork, plastering, waterproofing, flooring, tiling, ceilings, doors, windows, and finishing works, ensuring compliance with project specifications and quality control.
- Conducted civil, structural and architectural inspections and reviewed shop drawings, material submittals and method statements.
- Monitored workmanship, testing, snagging, defects rectification, progress, quantities, payment applications and variations.
Project Engineer – Civil & Infrastructure
GLAXO SMITH KLINE (GSK)
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Supervised civil and infrastructure works, ensuring compliance and safety standards within an operational pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
- Reviewed method statements, risk assessments and work procedures; coordinated contractor activities with consultants, HSE and client teams to ensure project alignment and risk management.
- Supervised testing, inspection and corrective actions while maintaining compliance with approved procedures and project specifications.
- Inspected drainage systems, underground utilities, process water systems, tanks, septic systems and reinforced concrete structures to identify and mitigate potential issues.
Project Engineer
KINGS GROUP REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPER
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Supervised construction from foundations through structural, architectural, MEP, and finishing stages to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Conducted inspections and monitored quality, reviewing drawings, technical submissions, design revisions, and value engineering proposals to maintain high standards.
- Monitored progress, manpower, and materials, verifying quantities and facilitating subcontractor payment assessments to ensure timely project delivery.
- Managed WIRs, MIRs, NCRs, mock-ups and quality documentation; coordinated consultants, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Coordinated authority inspections, testing, commissioning, snagging, handover, as-built drawings and close-out documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Civil Engineering
Skills
- Construction Quality Control
- Shop Drawing Review
- WIR / Inspection Requests
- Document review
- Quality documentation
- Mock-up approval
- Snagging & Defect Inspection
- Architectural Finishing Inspection
- Structural inspections
- Technical documentation
- Technical coordination
- Contractor coordination
- Authority coordination
- Municipality compliance
- Issue management
- Construction documentation
- Client communication
Accomplishments
- Contributed to supervision and inspection of projects with cumulative value exceeding AED 700 Million.
- Supervised and inspected works across 366 luxury villas, high-rise residential towers, educational facilities, industrial facilities and residential developments.
- Reviewed and coordinated 500+ shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs, NCRs, WIRs, MIRs, mock-ups and technical submissions.
- Experienced in identifying construction defects and monitoring corrective actions through satisfactory closure.
- Supported project completion, snagging, testing, close-out and handover activities.
Languages
English
Urdu
Hindi
Arabic
Certification
- DM certified Engineer Unlimited Floor Building
- DM Certified Engineer Supervision and Building Contracting G+12
- SM Unlimited Floor Certified Engineer
- Six Sigma White Belt certified USA
- Primavera P6 Course Certified
- PMP Training certified Registered Center PMI
Timeline
Senior Civil Engineer / Architectural & Civil Inspection
GRAPHITE INTERNATIONAL
06.2025 - Current
Architectural & Civil Inspector
INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT (IEC)
12.2023 - 06.2025
Senior Project Engineer
SAMARA AL NAJOOM BUILDING CONTRACTING
10.2022 - 12.2023
Project Engineer – Civil & Infrastructure
GLAXO SMITH KLINE (GSK)
01.2021 - 10.2022
Project Engineer
KINGS GROUP REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPER
01.2016 - 12.2020