Yassin Younis

Experience

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  A-Y-A Construction

  Nov 1993 - May 1995

  Site Engineer

  Supervision of the construction of construction projects of schools and army camps, where a technical knowledge of the various areas was required.

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  Souk Al Jumaa Institute

  Sept 1995 - Jul 1997

  Teacher

  An interesting role teaching Engineering Drafting to 16-18 year old students.

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  London borough of Harrow

  Jun 1999 - Dec 1999

  Architectural Assistant - contract

  Fundamental skills in surveying and drafting were developed in providing the service to a number of schools across the borough.

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  Hamilton Associates

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Architectural Assistant - contract

  - Academic principles on design from the course of degree study were applied in a practical setting. - Valuable inputs into team projects were provided.

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  PRC Fewster

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Architectural Technologist - contract

  Detailed designs for large office developments and leisure projects helped to further enhance innovative design skills.

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  RMJM

  Feb 2002 - Mar 2003

  Architectural Technologist - contract

  - Determining the scope, supporting design and coordination of the new Euston station design and ensuring strong communication between the architectural team and other engineers and surveyors. - Another key project was the design of Manchester Metropolitan University where detailed designs were provided.

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  Capita Ruddle Wilkinson

  Mar 2003 - Oct 2003

  Architectural Technologist - contract

  - Effective management of the architectural output in support of bids for construction contracts. - Having successfully secured the bid for Newcastle airport and a large residential project detailed designs in support of the programme were provided.

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  Atkins

  Oct 2003 - Aug 2007

  - Using excellent multi-tasking skills to balance conflicting priorities on a number of concurrent station refurbishment and modernisation programmes.- Conducting feasibility studies and due diligence on the project to erect train crew facilities at numerous stations. Having considered the viability and supported the decision-making processes, management of the project to its conclusion.- Planning and monitoring of controls in the Tunnel Ventilation Fan Refurbishment Project always remaining mindful of key project milestones. Show less - Having initially been engaged as an Architectural Designer, a promotion was offered to Design Team Leader in a short space of time.- Designing four refurbishments to underground stations, overcoming all issues in an innovative and creative way whilst remaining mindful of the original brief.- Project managing the delivery of the refurbishment programmes which required a strong eye for detail, sound delegation skills and a strategic approach to each phase of the project.- Overseeing the work of engineers on each project, acting as a role model on appropriate behaviours and ensuring that their work remained on time and on budget. The ultimate result was highly regarded with Eastcote station becoming an exemplar for the industry. Show less

  • Design Manager

    Aug 2005 - Aug 2007

  • Design Team Leader

    Oct 2003 - Aug 2005
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  WSP

  Aug 2007 - Jan 2010

  Associate Director

  - Accountability for the sustainable delivery of the new railway business unit national within this international professional services firm. - Managing the full cycle of the Crystal Palace Station enhancement project which involved planning, progress and control, change and risk management and design co-ordination. In delivering the stretching targets within each phase of the project, extremely efficient planning and delegation skills were required. - Comprehensive progress reviews needed to be completed regularly, any anomalies or short-falls needed to be interrogated and challenged alongside a pro-active response to all issues. Rigorous financial management of project budgets of circa £285,000.- Project Manager (including all aspects of commercial management) for the DDA access programme. Environmental aspects were a key consideration, which demonstrated the ability to take a measured approach towards all stakeholders in a complex project.- Acting as Bid Manager of various projects resources selection, coordinating the bid, commercial aspects, provide responses to quality, environmental, health and safety methods.- Engineering Manager and Adviser for clients on the Silverlink refurbishment programme which included managing the deliverables and providing tailored advice on programme. A detailed technical knowledge was clearly required alongside the ability to manage the day-to-day challenges at a local level alongside the longer-term overarching targets.- Paying due regard to risk management, embedding appropriate controls at all stages.- Managing stakeholder relationships in a mutually beneficial way especially in the remit relating to account management of Network Rail and London Undergound. Show less

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  N/A

  Feb 2010 - Apr 2014

  Independent Consultant

  - Drafting robust and comprehensive business plans for a Qatari client which required detailed research and a detailed knowledge of the business environment.- Interrogation and analysis of data-sets and information for an Iraqi developer.- Production of strategy, implementation plans, design and sales plans for a range of clients across the region. A pragmatic and flexible approach and the ability to learn new information quickly was hugely important.- During this phase of working as an Independent Consultant, direct employment at a senior level was also undertaken at a senior level for two construction firms in the GCC region. Show less

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  SSH Design

  May 2014 - Apr 2018

  General Manager

  - Demonstrating superb management skills in extremely challenging circumstances to successfully direct the day-to-day operations and grow the design/management consultancy’s business in the allocated region. - Demonstrating perseverance, resilience and strong negotiation skills in getting agreement for the consultancy’s first project in the region. The market conditions were extremely tough with hardly any construction taking place.- Full accountability for two commercial/residential construction projects from securing the initial agreement to completing the full design services and managing a complex process of tender documentation.- Forging and fostering sound working relationships with key stakeholders. Such relationships were built on integrity, trust and open communication and were key in securing the initial contract.- As the only representative of the organisation in Iraq, commitment and personal responsibility were a pre-requisite but it was also extremely important to work collaboratively with colleagues in other regions to ensure a consistent branding message and that key learning could be shared. Show less

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  Al Bandol Consulting

  Jun 2018 - Apr 2022

  Director General

  Establish new consultancy business based in Erbil (Iraq), delivering design, construction and contract management services for perspective clients. Key achievements: Managing the delivery of multi-disciplinary detail design and tender documentation packages for new public building project;Working with International cost consultancy to deliver the feasibility study and financial model for new mega-mixed used development; Heading client’s team for a Mega project, initiate and write the project brief including tender qualification documents; issuing and managing the selection process of the lead consultant. Show less