Shoaib A

Experience

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  Naiknavare Developers Pvt. Ltd.

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Site Engineer (Internship)

  During my internship, I gained hands-on experience overseeing daily construction progress, ensuring on-time milestones whilst monitoring quality and safety. I worked closely with senior engineers to identify risks and implement solutions effectively.Key Accomplishments:• Supervised construction site activities, ensuring work aligned with plans and quality specifications.• Monitored material quality to meet technical standards and project requirements.• Supported health and safety monitoring, implementing practical solutions to uphold compliance across teams. Show less

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  RR Lunkad Group

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Site Engineer (Internship)

  During my internship, I gained hands-on experience overseeing daily construction progress, ensuring on-time milestones whilst monitoring quality and safety. I worked closely with senior engineers to identify risks and implement solutions effectively.Key Accomplishments:• Supervised construction site activities, ensuring work aligned with plans and quality specifications.• Monitored material quality to meet technical standards and project requirements.• Supported health and safety monitoring, implementing practical solutions to uphold compliance across teams. Show less

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  National Rural Access Program, Ministry of Public Works

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  CAD Engineer

  As a CAD Engineer, I collaborated closely with road engineers, refining designs to eliminate project bottlenecks and align with technical requirements. I ensured each project adhered to AASHTO and ministry standards for public road safety.Key Accomplishments:• Designed and prepared technical drawings for critical road infrastructure components like culverts and retaining walls.• Verified topographic data to ensure technical accuracy for road alignments and site plans.• Standardised drawing procedures to improve consistency and reduce revisions, keeping projects on track.Relevant Skills: CAD Design | Geotechnical Engineering | Road Infrastructure Design | Technical Documentation | Regulatory Compliance Show less

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  Ministry of Urban Development and Land

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2021

  I ensured infrastructure projects adhered to international standards through material testing, reporting, and compliance monitoring. My reports and audits consistently enabled transparency and problem resolution, streamlining processes across critical milestones.Key Accomplishments:• Achieved zero-defect execution across sites by aligning deliverables with international construction standards.• Oversaw quality assurance for a $200M township project featuring 700 apartments, a mosque, schools, and an orphan house.• Performed regular audits and introduced corrective actions to maintain consistency across contractors and engineers. Show less In this technical role, I led inspections and on-site supervision to ensure work aligned with designs and benchmarks. I streamlined project phases, from resource allocation to risk mitigation, by fostering strong collaboration across teams.Key Accomplishments:• Implemented effective resource management strategies, optimising labor, materials, and timelines.• Conducted structural evaluations pre- and post-construction, ensuring operational safety and compliance.• Recommended process optimisations based on cost estimates and designs to mitigate delays.Relevant Skills: Construction Supervision | Resource Management | Structural Integrity Assessments | Contractor Co-ordination | Cost Control & Risk Mitigation Show less

  • Quality Assurance Specialist

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Construction Engineer

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
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  UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  Construction Engineer (Emergency Projects)

  I led emergency rehabilitation efforts for schools, housing, and public infrastructure, ensuring each project met community needs. By managing teams, procurement, and site activities, I delivered efficient, cost-controlled results under high-pressure emergency timelines.Key Accomplishments:• Conducted technical tests like concrete mix designs and structural analyses to ensure deliverables met stringent standards.• Successfully handed over completed infrastructure projects, ensuring high community satisfaction and utility.• Monitored and managed eight simultaneous projects, maintaining strict adherence to quality, safety, and progress milestones. Show less

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  Save the Children International

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  In this role, I prioritised safeguarding across field teams, beneficiaries, and partners. Through orientations and campaigns, I fostered a safer, more inclusive operational environment where reporting and accountability became standard.Key Accomplishments:• Partnered to enhance WASH and Construction services across four provinces in Afghanistan's East Zone.• Amplified safeguarding awareness through community events, campaigns, and tailored handouts to promote proactive engagement.• Conducted on-site compliance visits to monitor adherence to child safeguarding measures and case management best practices.• Strengthened incident management by implementing effective reporting and resolution mechanisms. Show less As the Torkham Refugees' Response Focal Point, I ensured vulnerable children and families received essential hygiene support by facilitating hygiene kit distributions. I streamlined family referrals for health, protection, and food services through close co-ordination with UNHCR and IOM, and assisted with technical monitoring to keep service delivery on track whilst resolving logistical challenges.Key Accomplishments:• Led impactful hygiene awareness and behavioural change programmes that promoted public health among refugee populations.• Conducted WASH needs assessments to enable evidence-based resource planning and ensure interventions targeted the right communities.• Delivered safeguarding orientations to educate communities on child protection and promote proactive reporting practices. Show less I developed and managed large-scale WASH infrastructure projects, bringing vital access to water points and hygiene facilities to vulnerable communities. My focus was on precision and adherence to deliverables, ensuring every project was on time, documented, and compliant with donor expectations.Key Accomplishments:• Promoted healthier behaviours during COVID-19 through targeted hygiene campaigns, improving community resilience.• Secured critical funding, successfully designing grant proposals and obtaining £100K to address water scarcity challenges.• Spearheaded the construction of 120 latrines, 10 water points, and rehabilitation of 60 water facilities, expanding infrastructure reach. Show less

  • Safeguarding Focal Point

    Jan 2023 - Jan 2023

  • Torkham Refugees' Response Focal Point

    Jan 2023 - Jan 2023

  • Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Officer

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
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  Save the Children in Afghanistan

  Dec 2022 - Dec 2023

  WASH/Construction Engineer