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Mahmood Alattar

Mahmood Alattar

Kingdom of Bahrain

Summary

Results-driven Senior Engineer with over Twelve years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale civil infrastructure projects, including roads, drainage, and utility networks. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-impact solutions that meet regulatory standards and sustainability goals. While primarily focused on infrastructure, I also bring hands-on experience with a solid foundation built through early roles in site engineering and quantity surveying. Adept at managing on-site operations, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Proven ability to interpret technical drawings, track project costs, and support accurate quantity take-offs and billing, contributing to efficient and cost-effective project delivery. Known for a detail-oriented approach, strong technical expertise, and a commitment to innovation in civil engineering practices.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior infrastructure engineer

AECOM Middle East
08.2014 - Current

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • ·Managed the full lifecycle of large-scale infrastructure projects, from concept to handover, ensuring alignment with client objectives, budgets, and timelines
  • Led multidisciplinary design and supervision teams across transport, civil, utility, and urban infrastructure projects..
  • Assisted Project Managers in planning, coordination, budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Developed concept, preliminary, detailed, and construction drawings for roads, junctions, and infrastructure elements.
  • Provided leadership in solving complex site issues including utility conflicts, vertical and horizontal alignment challenges, and grading discrepancies.
  • Managed planning permission submissions and coordinated with local authorities for timely approvals.

Major Projects Delivered

  • North Manama Causeway & Busaiteen Link – $500M+ strategic highway with signature bridge and Bahrain’s first expressway; managed design coordination and risk resolution.
  • Madinat Salman Housing Development – 750-hectare mixed-use project; managed site issue resolution, regrading, and safety auditing.
  • South New Town Boulevard– Fast-track delivery of a 60m ROW arterial boulevard with complex elevation and access constraints.
  • Diyyar Al Muharraq (South Island) – Infrastructure lead for 12 km² master-planned island; oversaw layout, grading, and approvals.
  • Wadi Al Buhair Infrastructure Works – Led design management for a 96-hectare valley development including stormwater strategy.·
  • Wali Al-Ahed Highway Widening – Managed design adaptation through utility-dense corridors; delivered bus stop redesign and junction improvements.
  • Isa Town Redevelopment– Oversaw road upgrades in residential areas with non-uniform ROW and aging infrastructure.
  • Ras Al Barr Island Development – Led access and circulation design for resort island with two major bridge connections.
  • Oman Avenue and Avenue 13 Improvements – Supervised widening of critical urban roads, junction redesign, and site coordination.

Key Achievements

  • Successfully managed infrastructure design and delivery across 15+ multi-million-dollar projects, contributing to Bahrain’s strategic national development.
  • Directed the on-time delivery of complex urban infrastructure projects with tight schedules and overlapping stakeholder interests.
  • Led the design of Bahrain’s first expressway and iconic bridge structure, contributing to the country’s Vision 2030 transport strategy.
  • Secured multiple project approvals through effective coordination with ministries, despite challenging site and utility conditions.
  • Optimized project cost and design solutions through value engineering and proactive risk management.
  • Spearheaded fast-track project execution under constrained timelines, including a full arterial boulevard delivered in under four months.
  • Applied early-career quantity surveying expertise to support budget control, BOQs, and commercial compliance in large-scale tenders.
  • Recognized for bridging technical excellence with strong project leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Conducted Road Safety Assessments in compliance with international standards and safety guidelines.
  • Contributed to tendering processes, including technical evaluations and quantity take-offs.
  • Designed surface drainage and grading for roundabouts, junctions, and parking facilities.
  • Applied value engineering principles to improve constructability and reduce infrastructure conflicts..
  • Oversaw design development, construction drawings, and technical documentation for roads, highways, junctions, and drainage systems.
  • Conducted stakeholder and client engagement, chaired progress meetings, and led reporting on project KPIs and technical risks.
  • Managed tendering processes, including BOQ reviews, technical evaluations, and consultant/contractor selection.
  • Ensured integration of health & safety, quality control, and sustainability in project delivery.
  • Implemented project controls, budgeting, and scheduling using earned value and progress tracking tools.
  • Provided mentoring to junior engineers and supported professional development across the infrastructure team.

Quantity Surveyor/Site Engineer

Nass Contracting
07.2013 - 07.2014
  • Supervised daily site activities, ensuring work execution aligned with drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors, foremen, and labor teams to ensure timely and efficient progress on multiple villa units.
  • Reviewed shop drawings and as-built plans to verify accuracy and compliance before and during construction.
  • Managed material requests, inventory checks, and delivery scheduling to avoid construction delays.
  • Monitored structural, architectural, and MEP work sequences, resolving technical queries on-site.
  • Conducted site inspections with consultants and ensured timely closure of snag lists and non-conformity reports.
  • Enforced health and safety standards across work zones and monitored the implementation of safe work practices.
  • Reported site progress to project managers and contributed to weekly and monthly project reports.
  • Prepared and reviewed Bill of Quantities (BOQs) based on IFC drawings and project specifications.
  • Verified subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure compliance with project budget and scope.
  • Conducted quantity take-offs for all structural, architectural, and MEP components of the 483 villas.
  • Monitored material usage on-site and compared actual vs. estimated quantities to control wastage and cost overruns.
  • Managed interim valuations, payment certificates, and variation claims.

Major Projects Delivered

  • Construction of 483 Villa in Hidd
  • Tendering and Preparing the BOQ for the Construction of 17-Storey Building.

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering -

University of Bahrain
/2009 - /2014

Skills

  • Infrastructure Design
  • Project Management
  • AutoCad Civil 3D, Microstation
  • Microsoft Office Package
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Effective Time Management
  • Highway Design
  • Site Construction
  • Mansterplan Review

Certification

Chartered/Professional Engineer (IENG) certificate from the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) and UK Engineering Council.


Registered Engineer on the Council. for Regulating the Practice of Engineering Professions (Cat B.)

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent

Timeline

Senior infrastructure engineer

AECOM Middle East
08.2014 - Current

Quantity Surveyor/Site Engineer

Nass Contracting
07.2013 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Civil Engineering -

University of Bahrain
/2009 - /2014
Mahmood Alattar