JOSEPH B. SMITH

Mobile: +**(*) 776-***-**** ** Chamberlain Crescent, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, UK, B90 2DQ

Email: sxpqtk@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

A Chartered Structural Engineer who is returning to Canada from the UK and is seeking to obtain a career position in the Structural Engineering Industry.

WORK EXPERIENCE

WSP Group, UK 2004 - Present

Associate

• Member of the structures team.

• Involved in bid submissions, client interviews, invoicing and fee proposals.

• Project Manager for a £110 million mixed-used development in Birmingham, UK, comprising of a 40 storey residential tower and a 25 storey 5-star hotel supported by a 5 storey podium structure. (R.C. Structure)

• Project Manager for a £150 million 8 storey residential block in Dubai, UAE. (R.C. Structure)

• Project Manager for the checking of Post-Tensioned Designs for a large development in Dubai, UAE consisting of a 5 storey hotel and several residential buildings.

• Principle Engineer for a £30 million hospital development in Daventry, UK. (Steel Structure)

• Principle Engineer for a £10 million housing development in Banbury. (Masonry and Steel Structures)

• Have carried out numerous structural surveys for the retail and automotive industry.

• Extensive experience in retail, health, manufacturing, airport and residential projects.

• Technical Co-ordinator for the Birmingham Structures team.

• Leader for the West Midlands Graduates responsible for co-coordinating the training of around 20 graduates.

• Quality Assurance Co-ordinator for the Birmingham office.

Waterman Burrow Crocker, UK 2003 - 2004

Structural Engineer

• Member of the structures team.

• Responsible for the design of steel, masonry, concrete, and aluminium structures.

• Gained experience in rail, manufacturing, education and residential sectors.

• Involvement in the bid process of various small to medium jobs.

• Considerable amount of experience with façade/curtain wall engineering.

• Carried out various structural surveys for the local council and other clients.

Magna Structural Systems, Canada 2001 – 2002

Process Engineer

• Member of a 550, 000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility Launch Team.

• Coordinated between the structural engineer, the architect, general contractors, and suppliers to ensure that the plant launch was on schedule.

• Responsible for sourcing suppliers and justifying capital requests for several Assembly Lines, the Maintenance Department & the Weld Enhance Department.

• Worked with the Environmental Coordinator and the Ministry of the Environment to ensure compliance with necessary requirements and codes.

• Responsible for the Business Plan for introducing Automatic Guided Vehicles into the plant to handle materials.

EDUCATION

Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

• Graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Structural/Civil Engineering

• Specialized in structural engineering

• Thesis entitled Strengthening Reinforced Concrete Columns & Beams with Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP).

Notre Dame R.C.S.S., Burlington, Ontario, Canada.

• Graduated with Ontario Secondary School Diploma & 6 O.A.C.s.

St. Peters R.C.S.S., Birmingham, U.K.

• Graduated with 10 G.C.S.E.s

PERSONAL ACHIEVMENTS & AFFILIATIONS

• Chartered Member of the Institute of Structural Engineers, UK.

• Winner of the 2001 American Concrete Institute’s International Competition.

• Presented Award of Merit for outstanding accomplishment in extracurricular activity related to field of study.

• Young Enterprise of Europe Certificate, awarded by the University of Oxford UK

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Experienced with the use of CWCT (Centre for Window and Cladding Technology) guidance and best practices.

• Efficient designer of Aluminum curtain walling systems and associated fixings.

• Worked on numerous BIM projects.

• High level of expertise with CSC Fastrak Building Designer, S-Frame, AutoCAD, and various other structural software packages.

• Working knowledge of RAM Structural Systems.

• Holder of both British and Canadian Passport

References available on request.

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