Gavriel Costas Resume

Engineering Manager of Doha Oasis Project – Qatar (July 2016-Today)

A & P Group of Companies / Conspel Qatar W.L.L

Doha, Qatar

• Review all MEP design documents and challenge them as appropriate.
• Interface with consultant engineers on MEP matters relating to the project
• Liaise with Government Authorities to obtain approvals
• Manage subcontractors and their productivity
• Review all MEP procurement documents and Method Statements
• Design complete mechanical systems as part of design & build contract (Plumbing, Drainage, Storm Water, Smoke and HVAC).

Senior Mechanical Engineer / Procurement Manager Assistant (Nov 2013-Jun 2016)

Habtoor Leighton Specon

Dubai, UAE

• Finalized MEP materials for prestigious projects in the UAE & Gulf region
• Prepared technical and commercial evaluations of all MEP materials
• Negotiated with suppliers to achieve best possible rates
• Produced feasibility studies

Consultant Mechanical Engineer / Site Engineer / Project Manager (Feb 2008-Today)

C&G Green Energy Consultants Ltd

Nicosia, Cyprus

• Designed Building Services for a number of projects throughout Cyprus such as housing complexes, offices, low rise buildings, factories, clean rooms, residences.
• Supervised and coordinated mechanical services installations for a number of projects.
• Produced monthly evaluation reports on the progress of projects and advices on timeline and improvements of services.
• Prepared final accounts and detailed reports on project costs.

Lecturer as a part time faculty member (February 2013 – June 2013)

Intercollege

Nicosia, Cyprus

Mechanical Engineer / Site Engineer (Jan 2007-2008)

TSP Recycle Group of Companies Ltd

Nicosia, Cyprus

• Designed Building Services for a number of projects throughout Cyprus such as housing complexes, offices and residences.
• Supervised and coordinated mechanical services installations for a number of projects.
• Undertook feasibility studies for Wind Parks.

Consultant Mechanical Engineer (July 2006-Jan 2007)

NSA (Nicolaides Stelios & Associates)

Nicosia, Cyprus

• Designed Building Services for a number of projects throughout Cyprus such as hotels, housing complexes and low rise buildings.
• Produces detailed drawing of all services and prepared tender documents.
• Supervised and coordinated mechanical services installations for a number of projects.

Currently working at A & P Group of companies in Qatar as the Engineering Manager of Doha Oasis Project. A mixed-use project combining a group of Luxury Residential Units, a 29 floor 7 Star Hotel Tower, a Shopping Mall and an Amusement Park with an MEP budget of 400M Euros.

A qualified Engineering Manager with extensive experience on building services, consulting, project supervising and management. Seeking to find a new challenging position in the field of Mechanical Engineering, to work as part of a team or individually in solving problems in an effective/creative manner and to serve in the best way with sheer determination and commitment.

Can remain buoyant whist working with a complex workload, ensuring accuracy and quality of service. Multilingual and highly articulate, with the ability to motivate and inspire individuals. Hard working with strong and effective organizational skills and excellent communicational skills at all levels.

• Qualified Inspector for Air Conditioning Installations by Cyprus Energy Service (Ministry of Commerce Industry and Tourism).
• Registered member of  ETEK since 2006 (Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber)
• Registered member of CMEA since 2007 (Cyprus Mechanical Engineers Association
• Fluent knowledge of English and Greek language (Dual Nationality - Cypriot/British)
• Excellent knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor and other designing/drawing software
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.

Excellent Greek

Excellent English

2004-2006      University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

M.Eng. Mechanical Engineering and Design

Overall grade of Second Class (Division I)

Two years at Newcastle University studying a wide range of disciplines, including:

• Design – for innovation and production
• Management – product introduction, manufacturing and law

2001-2004       Higher Technical Institute (HTI)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Overall average of 88% (A). Final Year project in “Design Software as a Means of Visualisation" with a grade of  90% (A)

2006-Present   Undertook a number of Seminars including, but not limited to:

·         Management of Fluoride gases (January – March 2011, Cyprus) - Diploma (Certified Fluoride Gas Handler)

·         Renewable energy systems, design and implementation (November - December 2009, Cyprus) – Certification

·         Design and implementation of gas installations (October 2009, Cyprus) - Certification

·         Solar thermal systems design and implementation (April 2009, Cyprus) - Certification

·         Design of green buildings (October – November 2008, Cyprus) - Certification

References available upon request