Nabil Shouki Attari BEng MSc CEng MIStructE
Current Employment: Since 2016, I have served as a senior structural engineer at Ras Al-Khaimah Municipality Department, Ras Al-Khaimah Emirate, UAE. My roles include peer-review of various structural design packages, performing structural analysis and design, validating design compliance with design codes and building regulations, updating the municipality’s building regulations, appraising and qualifying design engineers, conducting value engineering exercises, inspecting construction sites, assessing existing structures and renovation works, resolving disputes between contractors and clients, and creating seminars discussing innovative technologies utilized in structural engineering. My achievements compromise the Peer-reviewed and vetted several resorts and high-rise hotels in Ras Al-Khaimah’s Al-Marjan Island. Awarded extra outstanding performance in 2020, excellent performance in 2019, 2021, and 2023. Winner in the "Best 50 Innovative Ideas" competition, Ras Al-Khaimah Government Level, 2021. Awarded the distinguished innovative employee, Director General Excellence Award, 2023.
Career History: I started working for a steel structure contractor after receiving my degree in 2005. After moving to the UAE in 2006, I first worked with a local engineering consultant, later worked for various international companies, including P&T Architects and Engineers, China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East, and Surbana Consultants.
Election Statement:
Numerous parts of the world lack knowledge or experience with several contemporary themes and applications associated with structural engineering practices, including reducing environmental effects, applying circular principles, responding to climate emergencies, and leveraging modern construction technologies.
Further, I realized that learning about these issues and being up-to-date on them is essential for engineers everywhere, gaining such knowledge and then practicing would be extremely advantageous for the structural engineering profession worldwide.
Therefore, I believe that if I am elected to the council, I will take this focus to the next level and uphold the "accessibility and diversity" values of the institution. Additionally, it will inspire and motivate me to look for additional ways to effectively integrate and practice these issues in the structural engineering profession in those parts of the world.
Q1: How will you contribute to achieving the Institution’s objectives and strategy?
I am confident that my five years of dedicated experience as a committee member of the UAE regional group, where I collaborated and effectively contributed to the group's annual planning and strategy inputs, will translate directly into my responsibilities in the council and make a significant contribution to the institution.
On a professional level, my eighteen years of expertise and passion align seamlessly with the institution’s objectives and strategy, which include promoting the advancement of structural engineering within the construction industry. I will collaborate with industry with the aim of engaging for impact, providing supportive means for professional registration for students and engineers, and facilitating the sharing of ideas and information in the field of structural engineering.
To sum up, my aim is to support structural engineers in their responsible protection, influence, and advancement of environmental development by advocating for sustainable solutions that can be implemented in the built environment.
Q2: What specific skills & experience will you bring to the role?
My chartership journey has equipped me with solid foundation to make informed decisions, offer valuable insights, and come up with innovative solutions that could significantly advance the council's growth and success. Further, my eighteen years of experience practicing structural engineering have honed my leadership, communication, and analytical abilities, which will allow me to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and drive positive change. In addition, I have acquired the right blend of skills and experience to support me in this role, including.
Familiarity with most parties and stakeholders in the UAE construction industry.
Business-oriented with significant knowledge and experience in construction management.
A good communicator and effective team player with strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
Being a professional engineer means having the appropriate attitudes, behaviors, and values.
Being open to growing and learning.
Q3: Describe any Institution activity/knowledge both regional and global (please include dates where possible)
Regional-(UAE-RG):
Contributed as a PRI reviewer March 2024 and April 2023 rounds.
Participated in CM-Exam Preparation Courses arranged by UAE RG 22Nov2023, 06June2023, and 11Jan2023.
21Oct2023 Delivered talk at University of Bolton-RAK-UAE Introduction to the Institution of Structural Engineers and Benefits of Student Membership.
4Mar2024 Attended on behalf of UAE RG, groundbreaking ceremony of new campus-University of Bolton-RAK-UAE.
23Jan2024 Attended CPD talk, Performance-based Seismic Design.
Global: 2Oct2023
Completed course Embodied carbon basics for structural engineers.
6Dec2023 Delivered on behalf of UAE RG, An Introduction to the IStructE and the Benefits of Becoming a Member, Middle East College of Oman.
20Feb2024 Delivered on behalf of UAE RG, webinar Conceptual Structural Design: Principles and Consideration.
29Feb2024 Attended IStructE webinar: demonstrating safety through systematic structural assessment.
6Feb2024 Attended IStructE webinar Analysis and strengthening of concrete buildings.
5Dec2023 Attended Industry-CPD: Accuracy and precision in finite-element analysis.
4Oct2023 Attended Industry-CPD: Steel-and-concrete composite column design.