Gate tower, Reem Island Abu Dhabi, UAE

+971 02552936238 sje8300@gmail.com

SCOTT EVANS

PERSONAL PROFILE I am originally a structural engineer from New Zealand, where I completed my University

studies and structural engineering practice. Here I worked on a variety of projects including

new developments and refurbishments of existing and earthquake damaged projects. This

experience gave me exposure to some amazing projects and allowed me to develop my skills

in both the structural engineering and project management areas.

I am currently employed as a Design Manager at an architectural firm in Abu Dhabi,

undertaking project and design management roles in delivering large scale projects. In this

role, my most valuable skills include my ability to communicate effectively with all members

of the team in achieving project goals and outcomes. I also have a range of skills in BIM,

project management, design co-ordination, quality assurance and construction knowledge

which I can contribute towards the projects I am involved in. I am incredibly passionate

about the engineering and construction industry and would like to further develop my skills

and career within the industry.

SKILLS & ABILITIES Communication

As part of my current role as a design manager, I have experience with effective communication

with the whole design team from the technicians to directors and clients.

I have experience with developing systems and relationships with clients. In particular, I

am the client contact with a number of large projects and development companies in

Abu Dhabi including Aldar, ADNOC and Miral.

Computer Skills and Analysis

I have analysis experience using ETABS, SAP and Microstran which I have use to analyze

and review complex buildings and systems.

I am also proficient with excel and I have helped to establish and program spreadsheets

for structural calculations, project management and programming tools.

I have extensive experience with 3D BIM modeling on a number of large projects, this

includes using modeling in a multidiscipline format from conceptual development to

shop-drawings and construction. I have experience with a range of software including

Revit, Bently’s Microstation and Tekla structures.

Abu Dhabi Authority Submissions

As part of my current role I have had significant experience with authority submissions in Abu

Dhabi including: UPC, ADM, DOT, ADCD etc.

SCOTT EVANS

Risk Management

My experience with risk management has helped me to develop effective management

systems and improve project outcomes. This has been developed from the values of my

current company and through a number of risk management courses and workshops.

Experience in leading edge seismic engineering

I have experience in designing new and innovative structural systems. For example the

experience I have with analysis and design of BRB systems in multi-story buildings. The

projects I have been involved in which utilize BRB technology, are ground breaking in New

Zealand and while their use is increasing, these projects are some of the first incorporating

this technology in New Zealand.

I have witnessed and studied the engineering failures exposed by the Canterbury

Earthquakes. As a result, I have firsthand experience of poor seismic design and detailing

and the improvements to design standards to remediate these issues.

Focused and willing to learn

I have a strong willingness to learn and enthusiasm for developing new ideas and concepts.

I am very willing to learn from my colleagues and I use that knowledge and criticism to

develop my skills.

Academic achievement

I have excelled at university gaining excellent grades and have managed to improve them

throughout. I received my degree with 1st class honors and finished my last year with an

average between A and A+.

EDUCATION BATCHELOR OF ENGINEERING (BE(HONS)) - UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY

I received a First Class honors degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Canterbury in

2012. As part of this degree I majored in structural engineering and finished my degree with a

GPA of 8.2 in my final year.

Canterbury University has a well-established Engineering degree which is accredited as part

of the Washington Accord. The structural engineering department is at the leading edge of

seismic engineering and has contributed to a number of innovative seismic systems, including

low damage systems such as post-tensioned rocking frames and walls.

EXPEREINCE SHANKLAND COX, DESIGN MANAGER

January 2016 - Present

Shankland Cox is a long standing company in the UAE, which began in Al Ain in the 1970’s

and have completed a number of major projects all over the UAE including in Abu Dhabi, Al

Ain and Dubai. Their main services focus is on architectural design but also include a

number of engineering disciplines.

My current role at Shankland Cox is as a design manager for the architectural team. This role

mainly focuses on managing the production and quality assurance of design documentation

to ensure it meets office standards and project requirements. This includes the

multi-disciplinary coordination and clash detection to ensure coordinated designs and

documentations are developed.

ENGENIUM, STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

December 2012- December 2015

Engenium is a well-established structural engineering consultancy in New Zealand. Their

primary work is based around two key areas, industrial building design for which they are

leaders in the New Zealand and multi-story steel design. The latter being a focus of my design

development and experience.

I began at Engenium in 2012 as a graduate structural engineer. My primary role was as a

design engineer, however I also had experience in construction review, seismic

assessment and strengthening, design review, project management and assisting as an expert

in a civil case. In my time at Engenium, I have learnt about key engineering and design

principles and I have applied these to complex engineering projects.

PROJECTS YAS MALL HOTEL, ABU DHABI

This project is currently being designed as a new hotel facility adjacent to Yas Mall and

includes a number of innovative design features. Shankland cox are undertaking this project

as part of the design team lead by Aukett Swanke. My role in the project is to act as the Design

Manager for the areas responsible by Shankland Cox, this mainly focuses on the Authority

liaison and BIM model production and subsequent 2D drawings.

My Authority liason function focuses on managing the production of documentation, quality

control, responding to queries and attending meetings to ensure that the apropriate

submission are made and approved on schedule. As part of this function my role is to

communicate this to the client as it has been identified as a key risk to the project schedule.

As part of the BIM production, my role is to manage the design development including

highlighting design and co-ordination issues and resolving these at design team meetings and

client workshops.

MEDCAR, CHRISTCHURCH

This project was a redevelopment of prominent site at the western entrance to the Central City.

The existing building has been demolished to make way for a new 5 story office building, which

will house a Porsche dealership and medical offices on the upper levels.

My role in the project was as the primary design engineer and also to work with the design

team in developing the design. This project has complex architectural components due to its

prominent location, high end showroom on the ground floor and varied use of each floor. It

also incorporates innovative the Buckling Restrained Brace (BRB) system as the primary

lateral load resistance.

BUILDING A ALEXANDRA PARK, AUCKLAND

Building A is the first building in the development of the Alexandra park raceway into a series

of high end apartment buildings. The main building is has two 8 stories towers above ground

and a two level basement. The primary systems are insitu concrete walls and steel-concrete

composite floors.

My role in the project was the primary designer of the gravity structure including suspended

floors and secondary structural elements. This project was complex due to the geometry

defined to meet the architectural design and multi-use of car parking, retail and apartments in

the same building. As a result, I designed a number of transfer structures which were required

to maintain these systems. GREY DISTRICT AQUATIC CENTRE MEDIATION AND REPAIRS, GREYMOUTH

As part of this project we acted as the engineering expert for the Grey District Council. The

Aquatic Centre which was developed in 2008, was designed with timber rafters over the main

pool hall. These rafters were undersized by the original designer and they crept to

approximately 200mm over a period of 2 years. The council filed court action against the

original designer and associated parties.

My role was to undertake all the required structural analysis of the roof system and to establish

the capacity of the roof system. There was concern from the community that the roof may

collapse in a similar way to another stadium in New Zealand. We also completed the concept

design for the repairs during the mediation and worked with the contractor

to complete these repairs. This project taught me about the application of engineering and its

relationship to the law. It also helped to reinforce my understanding of engineers’ roles and

responsibilities to our communities.

REFERENCES JEREMY ROBINSON

Design Manager, Shankland Cox

Email: Jeremy.robinson@shanklandcox.com

Phone: +971 50 206 0114

DR ALAN REAY

CEO/ Engineering Director, Engenium

Email: alan.reay@engenium.co.nz

Phone: +0064 03 336 0434