Arif Iqbal, Construction Engineer

Arif Iqbal

Construction Engineer

EDF Energy

Location
United Kingdom - London
Education
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
13 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 11 Months

Construction Engineer at EDF Energy
  • United Kingdom
  • My current job since September 2011

Working for Nuclear New Build entity on the Hinkley Point C project.

Project Manager for Temporary Buildings (£31m Modular Buildings)
* Managed project scope and strategy of welfare buildings during design stage, implemented changes necessary: footprint increase = 266% budget increase = 55%

* Maintained strong project controls principles during design
lifecycle: cost, schedule, budget, change and risk

* Liaised and negotiated with stakeholders to capture & produce 16 requirements documents

* Provided leadership and guidance to internal & external stakeholders on interfaces including procurement, engineering, business architecture, safety & external designers and suppliers


Project Manager for Hold Point to commence Earthworks
* Manager for internal review process to release the start of preliminary works site activities

* Planned and presented criteria and evidence documentation to senior oversight panel


Project Manager for conceptual designs of site entrances (£4m)
* Built successful relationships with multi-disciplinary stakeholders to produce designs

* Ensured quality of design through capturing processes, agreeing requirements, producing solutions and presenting results via oral presentations and basis-of-design reports


Project Manager for Modular Building reuse (£9.5m)
* Investigated commercial, legal and technical criteria for offer on reuse of modular building

* Prepared for internal approval processes including investment paper approval


Contracts procurement support
* Worked closely with other multi-national departments to ensure effective procurement of NEC contracts by assessing bidders and supporting management of technical & commercial issues

Graduate Engineer at EDF Energy
  • United Kingdom
  • September 2010 to August 2011

Nuclear Science and Engineering graduate scheme.

Integrated into teams on short term placements to acquire business & technical knowledge including time with Operations, Safety, Maintenance and System Health.


Courses: Nuclear Fundamentals, Advanced Gas Reactor Overview, Pressurised Water Reactor Appreciation

Internship trainee at Energias de Portugal
  • Portugal
  • June 2008 to August 2008

Networking with international colleagues to develop knowledge of conventional power stations and energy business.

Education

Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at University of Strathclyde
  • January 2009

Highlights: Energy & Environment, Financial Management and Computer Aided Engineering Exchange year spent at Technical University of Denmark

High school or equivalent, Scottish Highers
  • at Coatbridge High School
  • June 2002

six A's & a B at Higher Grade & 10 Credit Standard Grades

Specialties & Skills

Leadership
Construction Design
Logistics
Supply Chain
Project Management
Project Management
BUDGETING
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
DOCUMENTATION
LEADERSHIP
PRESENTATION SKILLS

Languages

French
Beginner
Urdu
Intermediate

Memberships

Institute of Mechanical Engineers
  • Associate Member close to acheiving Chartership
  • September 2003

Training and Certifications

APMP Certificate in Project Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2013
Valid Until:
January 9999
IOSH Managing Safely in Construction (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2013
Valid Until:
January 9999
Project Management in Primavera P6 102 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2014
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • Parkour, Cricket, Running, Cycling, Fitness
    Since moving to London I have taken up the sport of parkour (freerunning) to challenge myself. I also cycle, run and keep fit at the gym regularly. During my remaining spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking and keeping up to date with global current affairs and technology.