Zakaria Ali
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Highly qualified Materials Engineering Consultant with more than 30 years of industry experience, skilled in creative problem-solving, managing multiple projects, and thriving in collaborative engineering environments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work history
21 Years Experienced Consultant Materials Engineer
AL-FAQQAS TRADING AND CONTRACTING COMPANY
Many Cities, Saudi Arabia
- Highly accomplished Consultant Material & Civil Engineer with 21 years of experience in Saudi Arabia, delivering major roads, bridges, airport, and rehabilitation projects across Jizan, Abu Arish, Al-Tuwal, Al-Ardah, Fifa Mountains, Baish, Jeddah, and Abha.
- Specialized in soil classification, asphalt, concrete testing, engineering inspections, and technical reporting in compliance with international standards.
- Proven leader in managing multiple engineering and laboratory teams simultaneously across complex infrastructure projects under demanding environments.
- Recognized for technical excellence, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality results with efficiency, precision, and strong project supervision.
Site Construction Manager
UNOPS
Blue Nile State, Sudan
- Drilling New Boreholes and Construction of New Water Yard in Bilail-south Darfur State and El khamsat – East Darfur state, Sudan & Drilling New Boreholes and Construction of New Water Yard in TiwalTulus and Guighin – South Darfur State, Sudan
- Monitored compliance with building regulations throughout the duration of projects.
- Vetted potential suppliers, assured quality and value-for-money materials for each project.
- Re-habitation of Emergency Road Infrastructure’s on Gullito Bout Road, Which Consist of One Reinforce Concrete Bridge and Tow Pipe culverts
Materials Engineer - 2005
DAR CONSULT
Khartoum, Sudan
- 2026.05
- Assisted in planning and executing quality control processes on site.
- Supported inspection and approval of site laboratories, offices, and staff.
- Aided in sampling, testing, and approval of results for soil, asphalt, and concrete.
- Helped in inspecting, testing, and sizing various materials.
- Provided approval for embankments and pavement layers.
- Contributed to the inspection, testing, and approval of bitumen raw materials and asphalt concrete design and trial mixes.
- Participated in surveying and evaluating crusher and asphalt mix plants.
- Prepared material quality control reports and reviewed contractor submissions.
Materials Engineer - 1981
SUDAN UNIVERSITY (Soil Lab)
, Sudan
- Soil investigation.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives.
- Utilised advanced software for optimal material design.
- Led training sessions on safe handling of hazardous materials, enhancing workplace safety standards.
Lab Technician - 1978
Road & Bridges Public Co
Many Cities, Sudan
- Managed inventory of lab supplies to prevent shortages.
- Calibrated lab instruments regularly, ensured consistent accuracy.
- Adhered to safety protocols, minimised risks in the laboratory environment.
- Carried out microscopic analyses for detailed study of samples.
Education
Diploma - Building Construction
Bayan College of Science and Technology
BSc - civil engineering honors
New Castle University for Science and Technology
2001.01 - 2001.01
Deanship of development and quality qualifying certificate -
Sudan university of science & technology
2001.04 -
BSc - English language
Open University of Sudan
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Harcourt Learning Direct Center for Degree Studies
USADiploma - Management
Manchester
EnglandSkills
Languages (V Good English & Fluent Arabic)
French Average
Advanced level Excel - QC Management Software
Proficient MS Office apps
Certificates
- Course of understanding of occupation health and safety management system in according to ISO OHSAS ISO 1800 requirements, Dar Consult 2005
- Asphalt Mix design and Quality Control ; Arab center for Engineering studies,2007
- Completed the prescribed courses and passed examination; Merowe Technical College, 2007
- How to write effective reports, Sudanese Engineering Society,2010
- Rock Works Course, Abd Albary Centre for Computer Training and Technical Studies, 2011.
- Concrete Technology- Bayan College of Science and Technology, 2013.
- Professional engineers site for geotechnical works and pavement ways works – Cairo university faculty of engineering – 40 hours -2018
- Professional engineers site for management - Cairo university faculty of engineering – 20 hours -2018
- Professional diploma in ISO/IEC 17025 testing and calibration laboratories – 20 to 28 August 2023
- Professional diploma in Disasters and Crisis Management – American board of management and human resources - 22 to 26 October 2023
- Professional diploma in OSH U.K Standard – London Academy – 3 DEC 2023 to 04 Jan 2024
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Native
French
Intermediate
Timeline
Deanship of development and quality qualifying certificate -
Sudan university of science & technology
2001.04 -
BSc - civil engineering honors
New Castle University for Science and Technology
2001.01 - 2001.01
BSc - English language
Open University of Sudan
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Harcourt Learning Direct Center for Degree Studies
21 Years Experienced Consultant Materials Engineer
AL-FAQQAS TRADING AND CONTRACTING COMPANY
Site Construction Manager
UNOPS
Materials Engineer - 2005
DAR CONSULT
- 2026.05
Materials Engineer - 1981
SUDAN UNIVERSITY (Soil Lab)
Lab Technician - 1978
Road & Bridges Public Co
Diploma - Building Construction
Bayan College of Science and Technology
Diploma - Management
Manchester