Gurvir Bahra

I am design manager with 10 years’ experience in the construction industry with a solid background in civil & structural engineering projects. When I worked as civil & structural engineer, I carried out design for the following building types, residential, commercial, basements and infrastructure.

As a Design Manager, I lead multi-disciplinary design teams to ensure successful project delivery by managing schedules, budgets, and quality whilecoordinating closely with clients for design approvals. I chair weeklyDesign Team Meetings(DTMs) and design workshops, oversee contractor submittals, Design Acceptance Proposals (DAPs), and RFIs,and prepare detailedmonthly design progress reportsfor client review.My role focuseson ensuring technical compliance, resolving designchallenges, and drivingtimely delivery across all project stages.

Key Projects:

• Arc Royal Warehouse – 493,750 sq ft | Project Value: £35M
• EMG ModularOffice – 4,520 sq ft | ProjectValue: £2M
• Derby D43 Warehouse – 43,078 sq ft + Multi-Storey Car Park (480 spaces) + External Car Park (582 spaces) | Project Value: £15M
• Radway Green– Enabling Works(Culvert & DrainageDiversions + New Road) | Project Value:£3.3M
• Amazon Nexus Project– Four Sites (DHA1 Wembley,DRM2 Thurrock, DXM2 Manchester, DBI2 Birmingham) Delivered design solutionsfor introducing mezzanine floors, Taylor areas,and AR’s fieldsfor robotic H-podsacross 4 sites. Project Value: £20M per site | Total £80M

Design Coordinator | Winvic Construction

In this role, I supportedthe Design Manageracross multiple major UK industrial and commercial developments. I reviewed drawings for compliance with client specifications, variations, and UK buildingregulations. I preparedand issued meetingminutes, contractor submittals, DAPs, and RFIs, ensuring clear communication between stakeholders and timely approvals.

Key Projects:

• Plot 11 EMG – 648,631 sq ft Warehouse| Project Value: £45M
• Ellesmere Port Warehouse – 682,039 sq ft Warehouse + CAT B Fit-out | Project Value:£70M

Integrated Designs & AssociatesLtd |Structural Engineer | Wolverhampton,UK

Apr 2019 - May 2022

• Prepare detailedstructural design calculations and engineering reportsfor steel, timber,masonry, and concretestructures across residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Conduct site visits for structural inspections, surveys, and evaluation of alterations.
• Generate structural reports for home buyers and clientsto support decision-making.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with design standards, safety regulations, and project specifications.

Aspin Consulting | GraduateStructural Engineer | Wolverhampton, UK

Sep 2017 - 2019

• Prepared structural design calculations and reports for sub-structure and super-structure projects across multiple sectors.
• Reviewed calculations and reportsfrom team membersto ensure accuracyand compliance with engineering standards.
• Undertook site inspections for structural assessments, surveys, and alterations.
• Assisted in the preparation of technical documentation for client submissions.

Amey | GraduateCivil Engineer | Birmingham, UK

Oct 2015 - Sep 2017

• Supported highway and infrastructure projects, including Highways England resurfacing and Smart Motorway schemes.
• Produced AutoCAD drawings for carriageway markings, drainage, kerbing, and culvert headwalls.
• Prepared design project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Conducted sweptpath analysis using Auto Track and developed environmental scopingchecklists, PCI packs, risk registers, and Bill of Quantities.
• Provided conceptdesign support for Australian projectsin Burwood Road, Princes Highway,and Canterbury Road intersections, ensuring compliance with RMS standards.

MSc Structural Design& Construction Management| Kingston University

2014 - 2015

• GradePass

BSc (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering | University of Wolverhampton

2011 - 2014

• Grade2:2

BTEC NationalCertificate in CivilEngineering Level 3 | City of Wolverhampton College

2010 - 2011

Double Distinction