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Musharraf Ali Butt, Design Lead/Manager

Musharraf Ali Butt

Design Lead/Manager·GHD

New Zealand

Master's degree, Civil Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 19 years, 9 months

Design Lead/Manager

March 2022 - Present

GHD

Auckland, New Zealand

March 2022 - Present

Key Competencies
 Leads design teams as a technical expert and manager to ensure projects are delivered with good quality, on time and within
budget.
 Subject matter expert in infrastructure planning and engineering. Develops innovative and sustainable solutions in infrastructure
design and management.
 Manages Civil utility designs packages i.e., (Wet and dry Utilities, roads, pavement, traffic signals) in line with authorities’ standards
and client requirements.
 Experienced Design Manager specializing in designing and planning of civil design works, ensuring compliance with industry
standards. Skilled in leading geosciences-driven water infrastructure projects and providing strategic guidance for civil infrastructure
development.
 Builds relationships with Authorities, Councils, asset owners and service providers (e.g., Watercare, Auckland Council Healthy
Water, Napier City Council, Auckland Transport, NZTA, HDC).
 Managing other disciplines and support them during third party coordination to ensure the decisions are in line with project Key
requirements, budget and minimum requirements.
 Developing and managing the project program for unified project delivery by coordinating with the project controls team.
 Supports clients in developing suitable design solutions based on scope, budget, and timeline.
 Managing the overall project program interlinking with design, approvals, construction and reviewing against resource and teams.
 Ensures high-quality project delivery while meeting client expectations and requirements.
 Actively engages in cross-functional team activities to foster productive relationships, support Innovation and work life balance
culture.
 Strong communication and consultation skills with clients, stakeholders, and team members. Convey project information through
reports, maps, presentations, and discussions. Works with council teams and utility providers to ensure cost-effective project
outcomes.
 Experienced in leading teams in direct and indirect settings, with a passion for mentoring and skill development. Focused on
unlocking potential and enabling success in others.
 Supporting client and stakeholders to develop project agreements with utility owners defining scope, delivery program, project
budget and cost.
 As a PMP expert, leading the optimization and integration of key project management processes through approved principles of
project management.
 Supporting project risk management by developing qualitative risk assessment with risk ratings and mitigation.
 Supporting project comms and planning team during stake holder engagement and consent applications.
 Leading modelers team, adapting BIM360 space and expert in developing 3D models (12d) for wet and dry utilities as part of digital
engineering and clash detection/resolution.
 Experienced to integrate Safety in Design (Sid) principles, ensuring risk mitigation and compliance with industry standards.
Emphasizing proactive hazard identification, the design prioritizes safety for construction, operation, and maintenance
 Effectively support and manage constructability workshops, ensuring practical, cost-effective, and efficient design solutions.
Facilitate collaboration between stakeholders to identify potential construction challenges and optimize project execution.
 Lead and mange Value Engineering processes to reduce costs while maintaining quality and performance. Work with teams to find
better, more efficient solutions for the project.
 Expertise in design and management tools such as 12d Model, 12d Synergy, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, BIM 360, ProjectWise
(CDE), Flow Master, Hy-8 (Culvert Design), MicroStation, Info Works ICM, HEC- HMS, HEC RAS, Autodesk desktop connector (CDE).

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Senior Storm water Engineer

June 2019 - February 2022

Aurecon

Auckland, New Zealand

June 2019 - February 2022

Key Technical and Managerial Skills:
- Experienced Civil designer/ Utility designer with extensive expertise in Stormwater systems design.
- Engaging communicator, able to clearly understand and convey information to clients, stakeholders, and teammates.
- Proficient in consulting, advising, supporting, and presenting project-related information effectively.
- Involved in detailed design, planning, hydraulic network modeling, and managing complex infrastructure projects.
- Skilled in project scheduling, optioneering, proposal costing, and leading design teams and small-scale projects.
- Leading and guiding different teams on various projects and helping new graduates to develop their skills.
- Has expertise in stormwater management, treatment services, and water-sensitive urban design (WSUD).
- Knowledgeable in complying with site-specific requirements and local and international codes (ACCOP, GD05, GD04/GD01, etc.).

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Water Infrastructure Engineer

February 2018 - June 2019

Calibre Group Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

February 2018 - June 2019

Key Technical Skills:
 Analysis and design of (Storm water & Wastewater systems) using various design methods based on their requirements.
Comprehensive hydrologic analysis, hydraulic assessment & performed wastewater demand analysis, run hydraulic/network models, do
computations & calculations based on local environment and engineering guidelines/standards i.e. (NZS 4404 & Council Standards).
 Produce hydraulic profiles and resolving the clashes with other services as part of the discipline coordination. Creating utility cross
sections according to specified requirements.
 Works on design reports at different stages of the projects.
 Co-ordinate within multi-disciplinary teams such as Highways/roads, Structures and Quantity Surveying to
make the design well-coordinated, efficient, and cost effective.
 Provide guidance to other fellow Engineers by leading them to provide solutions and Support the CAD technicians/drafting team to
produce and deliver completed drawings, details, and specifications.
 Performed field checks on project sites to ensure smooth execution of design work.
 Preparation/submission of drawings to the clients/authorities/councils for consents and approval
 Arrange & attend the meetings with clients (Local authorities etc.) manufacturers and other stakeholders. Gather and implement
their review comments and requirements.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Storm Water / Drainage Design Engineer

December 2012 - February 2018

Parsons

Muscat, Oman

December 2012 - February 2018

Key Technical Skills:
 Analysis and design of Storm Water System using various design methods based on software’s and tools. Comprehensive Hydrologic
analysis and Hydraulics assessment performed for various storm water structures. Storm water modelling, computations & calculations
are based on local and International hydraulic guidelines (MOMRA - KSA), codes (i.e., Highway design manual) and standards.
 Generation of Hydraulic profiles and resolving the vertical and horizontal clashes of other services/utilities as part of the discipline
coordination.
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 Working on Storm water Studies & Flood risk Assessment Reports by considering all the design elements and features.
 Co-ordinate within multi-disciplinary teams such as Highways/roads, Structures and Quantity Surveying to make design wellcoordinated,
efficient and cost effective.
 Lead and provide guidance a to Fellow a new Engineers and CAD technicians/drafting team to produce and deliver complete drawings,
details, and specifications.
 Performed field checks on project sites to ensure smooth execution of design work.
 Preparation/submission of drawings to the clients/authorities/councils for approval
 Attend meetings with clients (Local authorities etc.) and other stakeholders. Collected and implemented their review comments and
requirements.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Engineering

Infrastructure/Utility Design Engineer

March 2010 - November 2012

Al-Jazirah Engineers and Consult

Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

March 2010 - November 2012

Key Technical Skills:
 Involved in Design of wet Utilities (i.e., Stormwater, Wastewater and Water reticulation systems) with help of industry proven digital
tools.
 Co-ordinate with the teammates and other disciplines to make the design appropriate and well-organized.
 Performed the site visits to check the execution of design work and reviewed design accordingly.
 Making the technical & cost proposals for different design projects.
 Involved in value engineering workshops of different design and construction projects.
 Attended design meetings with contractors and clients to get their requirements for implementation.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Design Engineer

September 2006 - March 2010

Bahria Town (pvt) ltd

Islamabad, Pakistan

September 2006 - March 2010

My design work includes the Road/Highways, Storm Drainage System, Potable/Fire/Raw Water reticulation system, Sanitary Sewer System, Irrigation System design & also working on life safty plans.Also inclued the following:
PREPARATION/SUBMISSION OF INFRASTRUCTURAL 1.DRAWINGS TO THE CLIENTS/AUTHORITIES (RDA/CDA/TMA/RC) FOR APPROVAL.
2. MAKING THE TECHANICAL & COST PROPOSALS OF DIFFERENT DESIGN PROJECTS.
3. WORKING WITH THE WATER DIVINER/LOGGER & ALSO DEALING THE DRILLING & LOWERING OF TUBEWELL MATERIALS.
4. DOCUMENTATION CONTROL AND HANDLING.
5. INVOLVED IN CO-ORDINATION BETWEEN THE DESIGN OFFICE AND SITE WORK

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Education

Univeristy of Engineering and technology, Taxila Pakistan

April 2011

April 2011

Master's degree, Civil Engineering

Pakistan

GPA (point): 3.08 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.08 out of 4

I have done my degree fom uet taxila, pakistan.

National University of Sciences & Technology

June 2006

June 2006

Bachelor's degree, CIVIL ENGINEERING

Pakistan

GPA (point): 3 out of 4

GPA (point): 3 out of 4

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Skills

Wet Utilities
Expert
Wet Utilities
Expert
Design Management
Expert
Design Management
Expert
Review
Expert
Review
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Client Management
Expert
Client Management
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
Life Safety
Expert
Life Safety
Expert
CAD CAM
Expert
CAD CAM
Expert
Team work
Expert
Team work
Expert
Mentoring
Expert
Mentoring
Expert
Design Management
Expert
Design Management
Expert
Hydraulic
Expert
Hydraulic
Expert
Safety in Design
Expert
Safety in Design
Expert
Proposal
Expert
Proposal
Expert
Value Engineering
Intermediate
Value Engineering
Intermediate
Bentley MicroStation
Expert
Bentley MicroStation
Expert
EPA
Expert
EPA
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Beginner
Urdu
Native Speaker
Punjabi
Native Speaker

Memberships

Pakistan Engineering Council

Professional regularity Authority in Pakistan

October 2006

Saudi Council of Engineers

Regularity Authority in Saudia

October 2010

Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau

member

March 2018

The Institute of Civil Engineers UK (ICE)

Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers (MICE- UK)

February 2025

Training and Certifications

Certifications
PMP (Project Management Professional)
Jul 2013 - Jul 2025
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Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025
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Training
Foundation Passport – Civil with Site Safe NZ
Site Safe NZ
May 2018
Erosion Sediment Control for Land Disturbing Activities (GD05) Training 2022
Auckland Council -NZ
Feb 2022
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Introduction to Asbestos Certificate
SQN
Feb 2023
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Recommendations

Munawar Adeel Keyani

Jan 2014

Jan 2014

Design EngineerPartner

Musharraf is an excellent Engineer, who has got the ability and the aptitude towards his work. He is always passionate and enthusiastic about his specialty. Musharraf most of the time comes up with unique ideas and then he strives his best to implement it into the firm's designs.

SHARJEEL YAQOOB

Jan 2014

Jan 2014

Highway Design EngineerColleague

I have worked with Musharaf and found him very dedicated & motivated in his work. He likes to take challenges in his work and also a good and friendly person.

muhammad arshad

Jul 2013

Jul 2013

APMManager

Mushreef is professional design engineer worked with us on various infrastructure development projects with different clients and have prven his skills and command on his work.

Hobbies

  • Sports , Travelling and Reading books