SERAJ AKHTAR
Summary
Planning Engineer with a Master’s in Construction Project Management with BIM (UK) and a Bachelor’s in Architecture (India). Possess hands-on experience in the UAE and India across project scheduling, resource planning, progress reporting, and site coordination. Skilled in Primavera P6, MS Project, and BIM tools such as Revit and Navisworks, with practical exposure to planning and reporting alongside subcontractors and main contractors in Dubai. Familiar with basic UAE standards including Dubai Municipality, DEWA, and HSE regulations. Bringing a combined architectural and project management background to support efficient project delivery, and seeking opportunities in project planning and management roles in the UAE.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Engineer with Planning Exposure
ALAKSHA Technical Services
Dubai
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Supervised daily site activities and coordinated with subcontractors to maintain workflow.
- Worked closely with a senior Planning Engineer from the main contractor to gain exposure in scheduling.
- Assisted in preparing and updating Primavera P6 schedules for daily and weekly tasks.
- Monitored site progress and conducted inspections, reducing rework by 20% through better quality control.
- Ensured compliance with Dubai Municipality and HSE standards in all site operations.
Project Design Coordinator
SAS INFRA
New Delhi
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Developed and monitored design and construction schedules, minimising delays in project delivery.
- Prepared detailed drawing and submission schedules, reducing design backlogs by 50%.
- Coordinated with consultants, clients, and site teams for timely approvals and smooth workflow.
- Assisted in project planning by aligning design outputs with construction timelines and resources.
- Contributed to workflow efficiency improvements of 30% through structured coordination.
Intern Architect
D IDEA ARCHITECTS
Noida
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Super headed meticulous led detail cad drawings for architectural drawings (plans, sections, elevations), meeting industry standards and client requirements.
- Created high quality architectural renderings using advanced software tools for clear visual representation.
- Promoted team collaboration with positive environment and supported project goals through effective communication.
- Ensured, the drawings aligned with the site condition during on-site work.
- Reviewed drawings for accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
Education
MSc - Construction Project Management with Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Northumbria University
Newcastle, UK06.2025
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) -
Sharda University
Greater Noida, India05.2022
Skills
- Planning Tools: Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel
- Technical Tools: Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop
- Project Skills: Scheduling, Resource Planning, Site Coordination, QA/QC
- Standards & Regulations: DEWA, Dubai Municipality, HSE
- Soft Skills: Time Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Leadership
Certifications And Memberships
- Registered Architect – COA India (CA/2022/149269)
- Student Member – RICS | CIOB | APM
- BIM Architecture & Structure – TechnoStruct Institute
- UAE Driving License – Valid
Personal Information
- Age: 27
- Passport Number: R1781848
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Single
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Timeline
Site Engineer with Planning Exposure
ALAKSHA Technical Services
06.2024 - 09.2024
Project Design Coordinator
SAS INFRA
08.2022 - 11.2023
Intern Architect
D IDEA ARCHITECTS
01.2021 - 04.2021
MSc - Construction Project Management with Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Northumbria University
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) -
Sharda University
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