Summary

Ricardo Silva is a Design Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the Civil Engineering industry. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Minho and Czech Technical University in Prague, where he spent one semester.

During his tenure with one of the most important construction companies in Angola, he was involved in project coordination, project development, technical management and cost analysis of a wide range of construction typologies.

Since joining Shay Murtagh group in 2017, Ricardo has been involved in developing technical solutions to improve planning

and reporting within the areas to better manage and support the improvements and strategies defined

Work Experience

Evans Concrete Products Ltd

Design Manager

September 2017 - Now

Responsible for streamlining the design process throughout different phases of the project. Engage with clients and stakeholders to coordinate and resolve design queries in order to produce mutually satisfactory solutions.

The project's Design Information will be transmitted through various mediums such as BIM models, General Arrangement drawings, Temporary Works, Builders Works, Design Reports, and Schedules.

Odebrecht Angola

Project Design Coordinator

September 2012 - September 2015

  • Infrastructures of Kwanza Sul’s Province | 3rd Phase | Kwanza Sul
    • Phased urban infrastructure construction (stormwater and wastewater drainage systems, urban rehabilitation, etc.) for Sumbe, Porto Amboim and Gabela.
  • Development of the Embankment of the Rivers Catumbela, Cavaco and Coporolo | 3rd Phase | Benguela (2014 - 2015)
    • Construction of the banks of the Catumbela, Cavaco and Coporolo rivers; protection dikes to prevent and control flooding in riverside towns; rehabilitation of the Lobito's maritime groins.
  • Project Design Coordinator - Jamba, Huíla project
    • Management and coordination of engineering works for Angola Exploration Mining Resources (AEMR) .
    • Management and coordination of engineering works for the construction of Colui-Jamba road (22 km) Monitoring and reporting of measurements while interacting with designers and technical teams. Developed and controlled conceptual, basic, and executive projects while defining integrated solutions. Managed material acquisition requests and hired service providers for engineering services.

Metalosul

Structural Engineer / Structural Steel Detailer

February 2012 - September 2012

Design and calculation of Steel and Concrete Structures Structural Steel Detailer

BOassociados

Structural Engineer

November 2009 - March 2011

Design and calculation of concrete Structures

Languages

Language

Portuguese

Mother Tongue

Language

English

Professional

Education

Universidade do Minho / University of Minho

Civil Engineer

2004 - 2009

Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Civil Engineering

Civil Engineer

2008 - 2009

Erasmus program

Courses and Certificates

Kaizen Project Management

Kaizen Institute Western Europe

Autocad Autodesk

Autodesk

Projects

Co-op Live Manchester Arena - Precast Package

Design Manager

Everton Stadium - Landscape units

Design Manager

Thames Tideway Project - Precast Landscape and Building Units

Design Manager