48 years designing and delivering roads and infrastructure projects — 24 years with international consultancies across the Middle East, 24 years in Pakistan. Currently General Manager (Transport) at SMEC International.
Shahid Pervaiz is a highly experienced Civil Engineer with 48 years (24 years in UAE/Oman/KSA and 24 years in Pakistan) in the design, management, and delivery of expressways, highways, and urban road projects across Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, and Pakistan. He has worked with SMEC International, KEO, Parsons, Halcrow, and NESPAK, holding key leadership roles in project and design management.
Email: pervaiz.shahid@gmail.com · splatif@hotmail.com
Phone: +92-320-4459001
Shahid is a Civil Engineer and a Project Manager with 48 years of diverse experience in the design and delivery of roads infrastructure projects with 24 years with international consultancy firms in the Middle East and 24 years in Pakistan.
Most recently, he has managed the design team to deliver multiple major projects from strategic concept to detailed design. Shahid is a strong team player, a strong communicator, has a good attitude and is passionate about his professional development and that of those around him. He enjoys client interface and taking ownership and accountability of his projects.
Design management; project management; client coordination; stakeholder coordination; resource management; design support during construction.
Accountable for meeting project milestones, objectives and deliverables within agreed timeframes and budgets.
Develop, maintain and deliver fit-for-purpose project management plans and progress reporting, ensuring the appropriate alignment and allocation of resources.
Effectively identify, engage, influence and negotiate with key project stakeholders, internal and external including vendors, to achieve project outcomes and benefits.
Work closely with the project owner and sponsors to ensure the project delivers the outcome to meet business requirements.
Monitor project actuals, forecasts, and benefits against budget allocation.
Effectively manage the risks associated with the delivery of complex projects through the preparation of detailed mitigation strategies and contingency plans, regular monitoring and control of activities and escalate where necessary.
Understand current IT systems and processes to ensure project change management is appropriately tailored and delivered to the identified audience.
Strong communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and client management skills.
Technical expertise in managing and delivering road and infrastructure projects.
Expertise in technical proposal writing and managing project bids.
Developing project plans, resource utilization, and budgets. Leads the multidisciplinary design team across major roads and infrastructure projects for clients in the UAE, Oman, Kuwait, and Pakistan.
2018-2020 Team Leader of The Border Crossing Point Improvement Project at Torkham and Chaman
Design Manager on the King Abdul Aziz Road Project (KAAR), a 3.65 km design-and-construct corridor in Makkah including metro, car parking structures, and a pedestrian boulevard.
Senior Project Manager on the Batinah Expressway, Batinah Highway Junctions, Adam-Thumrait Road dualization, South Al Batinah Logistics, and SEZAD Duqm Port infrastructure.
Delivered design, drawings, and tender documents for the Mafraq Hotel Staff Accommodation project for TDIC, coordinating utility approvals with Abu Dhabi Civil Defence.
Principal Design Engineer / Project Manager on Saadiyat Island's road network and bridge, plus Corniche Road land reclamation and East Road widening for Abu Dhabi Municipality.
Delivered detailed design and tender documents for major national highways, including the Faisalabad-Pindi Bhattian Motorway and Karachi-Dureji-Kakkar Highway.
Design of 90 km of arterial, collector, and sector urban roads in the Al-Suwaidi area of Riyadh.
Construction supervision of highway earthworks, base courses, asphalt, and concrete works including bridges, culverts, and retaining walls.
Structural analysis and design for the Mangla Hydro Electric Power Station Extension 7 and 8, on the Jhelum River — the start of a 48-year career.
Bulk Materials Export Facility — KarachiEngineering Design and Procurement Services for a Bulk Materials Export Facility - Karachi Pakistan
Reko Diq Mining Company (RDMC) is developing Bulk Material Export Facilities at the Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (PIBT) at Port Qasim Karachi. SMEC scope includes detailed Civil, Structural, Building and Architectural design services to PRDW Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Managed the multidisciplinary design and coordination of the export terminal infrastructure, including bulk earthworks, internal roads, heavy-duty pavements, parking areas, site development works, perimeter fencing, entry gate and access control facilities, potable water supply, stormwater drainage, sewerage and firefighting networks, civil, structural and architectural design of the Gatehouse, Administration Building, Control Room, Security Building and Weighbridge facilities, electrical substation foundations, access platforms, underground cable trench network, and demolition of existing facilities, while coordinating with process, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation disciplines to ensure seamless integration of the terminal infrastructure and timely delivery under the EPCM framework.
Saham Agricultural City — Farmstreet SchematicDesign of Internal Roads for the Saham Agricultural City Development in Oman
Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MHUP) intends to develop Saham Agricultural City (SAC) in association with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources. This ambitious initiative aims to redefine agricultural and urban development in the region, focusing on food security, innovation in the agricultural economy, and sustainable urban planning. SAC occupying an area of 65 sq km, the 70% will dedicated to agriculture and 30% to urban development.
The project consists of primary access roads, Hamlet Streets/ Cluster Streets, Farm Access streets having total length of approx. 95 km. Managed the horizontal and vertical alignment, geometric design of various junctions, pavement design, BOQ and Engineers Estimate. Established the connectivity of the project roads with the existing road network.
Fence Road & Observation Tower Access RoadsBid Design of approx. 390 km of Fence Road and 110 km of Access Roads leading to 389 Observation Towers - KSA
The project comprised the detailed design of border infrastructure for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including 535 km of Front Fence and Border Road, 145 km of Link Roads connecting the Border Road to 426 Observation Bunkers, all developed in accordance with the Employer's prescribed alignments. The assignment also included the design of 426 observation bunkers to enhance border surveillance and security operations.
Managed the preparation of comprehensive engineering design deliverables, including the development of project-specific design criteria for roads and fencing, hydrological studies, plan and profile drawings for roads and fences, standard drawings for border roads and fencing systems, and detailed civil and structural design of culverts and associated drainage works. Led multidisciplinary design coordination to ensure compliance with the Employer's requirements, Ministry standards, project specifications, and delivery schedule.
Supervised the preparation of Bills of Quantities (BOQ) in accordance with the Ministry of Communications (KSA) format, incorporated the Ministry's General Specifications into the tender documents, developed Special Specifications for works not covered by the standard specifications, and prepared the project packaging strategy in compliance with the requirements of the Border Guard – Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ensuring complete, coordinated, and tender-ready engineering documentation.
Roads & Truck Parking — Shuwaikh PortDetailed Design of Roads and Commercial Trucks Parking Facilities for Shuwaikh Port - Kuwait
Shuwaikh port is located to the northern part of Kuwait City. The port is accessible from the South side via Jamal Abdel Nasser (JAN) Street and from the East side via Ghazali road (at-grade). The eastward extension of Ghazali road, presently open to general traffic, runs all the way till the existing marine tower. Internally, the north and south side of the port are connected by a 4-lane bi-directional road (approx. 20m ROW) that runs parallel to Ghazali road within the port western boundary. The road network within the port has been reworked in conjunction with the revised masterplan and reallocated clusters for systematic circulation of vehicles and also to accommodate future traffic.
The scope of work included land grading of port extension, existing port areas, improvement in the road network, roundabouts, car parking, truck parking, signalized intersections pavement marking, road signs, guide signs, stormwater drainage, potable network and sewerage network design.
West Marina — LahoreDetailed design for West Marina, a 3,000-acre mixed-use Urban Development in Lahore - Pakistan
The project is located at the Al-Noor Orchard Housing Scheme, approximately 3 km from the Faizpur Interchange on Main Sharaqpur Road, Lahore, near the motorway interchange. The vision is to develop a sustainable, well-planned residential community with distinctive features that will set a new benchmark for modern housing developments in the region.
The scope included the detailed design of the arterial, collector, and sector road network, incorporating roundabouts and signalized intersections. While SJ was responsible for the concept master planning, SMEC Pakistan delivered the detailed master planning, land grading road infrastructure, interchanges and underpass, long bridge over the canal, wet and dry utility designs, ensuring an integrated and coordinated development in line with the project vision.
Sibi Cluster RoadsFeasibility Study and Preliminary Design of Roads in Baluchistan - Pakistan
The Sibi Cluster Roads comprise approximately 582 km of roads located at nine different sites across the districts of Naseerabad, Sohbatpur, Kohlu, Sibi, and Ziarat. The project traverses terrain ranging from flat plains to high mountainous areas. It aims to improve access to the interior regions of Balochistan, enhance inter-district connectivity, strengthen links between provincial and national highways, and connect remote areas with major economic centres. The project will reduce transportation costs and travel time, facilitate the efficient movement of goods and passengers, promote trade and market accessibility, generate employment opportunities, and contribute to the socio-economic development of the region.
Mashkhel Panjgoor RoadFeasibility Study and Detailed Design of the 200 km long Mashkhel Panjgoor Road - Pakistan
Mashkhel Panjgoor road has been designed as a 2-Lane single carriageway. The alignment starts from Mashkhel City near Qila Ladgasht and passes through plain and barren areas until Km 80+000 where it enters in hilly area of Rugwad pass. Major villages en-route are Khaji, Nakheel and Jahanabad are present in this section. The proposed alignment follows existing route as far as possible and has been realigned, where necessary. The area along the alignment is mostly plain however from km 84+000 to Km 120+000 the alignment traverses through hilly area. Chedgi town is present at Km 114+200 and Pak-Iran Border is at a distance of 3km from Chedgi town. The link road from Pak-Iran Border and Chedgi has also been made part of this project.The road section from Km 124+000 to Km 195+216 (end point) passes through plain area to reach Panjgoor City. Bypass has been proposed for Panjgoor City to avoid resettlement issues. The project alignment ends at National Highway N-85 where a T-Intersection has been proposed for smooth flow of traffic.
Swat MotorwayDetailed Design of 80 km long 4-lane Swat Motorway - Pakistan
The Swat Motorway project comprised the detailed design of a four-lane, controlled-access motorway with full access control, a New Jersey Barrier (NJB) median, boundary fencing, and a 50–55 m right-of-way (ROW). The design incorporated 3.65 m traffic lanes, 1.0 m paved inner shoulders, 3.0 m outer shoulders, and 0.5 m shoulder rounding, with provisions for future widening to six lanes at constrained sections and to accommodate future traffic demand. The design team developed pavement solutions for waterlogged areas using capillary break layers and granular platform improvements to address seasonal groundwater fluctuations.
The project also encompassed the design of eight grade-separated interchanges, automated toll plazas, permanent weigh stations at motorway entry and exit interchanges, underpasses, flyovers, cattle creeps, pedestrian bridges with motorcycle ramps, two service areas, two rest areas, cross-drainage structures, motorway drainage systems, and associated safety features. These facilities ensured uninterrupted movement of through traffic, local communities, livestock, and agricultural vehicles while enhancing the motorway's operational efficiency, safety, and long-term capacity.
Chaman Border Crossing PointDesign Review and Construction Supervision of Border Crossing Improvements across 56 and 101 acres at Torkham and Chaman - Pakistan
The Border Crossing Point Improvement Project covers 56 acres at Torkham and 101 acres at Chaman. SMEC scope comprised design review and construction supervision of road works, water supply, sewerage, electrical, IT and ICT systems, bridges, culverts, rigid pavement for truck parking, administration and passenger terminal buildings, warehouses, staff accommodation, and other associated facilities.
The Team Leader provided overall leadership for contract administration, design review, construction supervision, consultant resource management, and quality assurance. The assignment encompassed preparation of the Inception Report, monthly and biannual progress reports, and the Quality Assurance Manual; review of construction drawings; approval of the baseline work programme; monitoring construction progress against the approved schedule; identification of delays and implementation of corrective measures; coordination with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR); and administration of interim payment certificates and contractual claims in accordance with the Contract Documents.
King Abdul Aziz Road Project3.65 km Design-and-Construct Corridor in Makkah - KSA
The Design and Construct project comprised the development of an approximately 3.65 km long and 320 m wide urban corridor in the Holy City of Makkah, incorporating a wide range of transportation and infrastructure facilities. The scope included comprehensive infrastructure works, a metro corridor with two metro stations, three multi-storey parking structures, a pedestrian boulevard, pedestrian underpasses, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, district cooling network, electrical substation, utility corridors, and associated urban infrastructure designed to support large volumes of pilgrims and visitors.
As Project Management Consultant, managed multidisciplinary design coordination and conducted weekly technical meetings with the contractor's design consultants, sub-consultants, Design Review Consultant, client, and key stakeholders to monitor design progress, resolve technical and interface issues, and ensure timely project delivery. Reviewed and provided technical comments on the Stakeholder Management Plan, Quality Management Plan, Design Brief Reports, and other design deliverables, ensuring compliance with project requirements, applicable standards, and quality objectives while facilitating coordination between design and construction activities.
Batinah ExpresswayDetailed Design of 187 km 8-Lane Expressway and 200 Km 12 Link Roads Between Existing Batinah Highway and Proposed BEW- Oman
Managed a multidisciplinary team to deliver the detailed design of the 187 km, eight-lane Batinah Expressway (BEW), one of Oman's major highway infrastructure projects. The scope encompassed the design of 17 grade-separated interchanges, including dumbbell, cloverleaf, partial cloverleaf, directional, and Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) configurations, together with overpasses, rest areas, weigh stations, pedestrian bridges, and directional signage. The drainage design included 25 major wadi bridges, approximately 700 single- and multi-cell cross-drainage and median drainage box culverts, as well as the coordination of 132 kV and 220 kV transmission line relocations, utility protection works, and median safety barriers.
Supervised the tendering process and coordinated with the Oman Tender Board to prepare technical responses to bidders' queries throughout the procurement stage. Directed the technical evaluation of bids, developed recommendations for the preferred contractor for submission to the Oman Tender Board, and managed the issuance of construction drawings. Provided ongoing technical guidance and engineering support to the construction supervision team, ensuring design compliance, timely resolution of site issues, and successful project delivery.
Dualization of Adam Thumrait RoadUpgrade 718 km from a Two-Lane Single Carriageway to a Four-Lane Dual Carriageway from Adam to Thumrait - Oman
The project involved upgrading a 718 km rural highway from a two-lane single carriageway to a four-lane dual carriageway. The scope comprised the design of 44 grade-separated interchanges, camel crossings, oil pipeline utility protection works, cross-drainage and median drainage culverts, lay-bys, weigh stations, rest areas, and associated highway infrastructure.
Managed the successful delivery of detailed design and tender documents within the agreed programme, while coordinating extensively with utility authorities and securing statutory approvals from the Royal Oman Police. Played a key role during the tender stage by liaising with the Oman Tender Board, preparing responses to bidders' technical queries, and providing engineering clarifications to facilitate the procurement process. Supervised the technical evaluation of bids, prepared recommendations for the preferred contractor for approval by the Oman Tender Board, and subsequently oversaw the issuance of construction drawings and provided ongoing technical support to the construction supervision team throughout project implementation.
SEZAD Duqm Port Industrial ZoneDesign and Supervision of a new 6-lane Dual Carriageway Road Network in Duqm Port - Oman
The project involved the design and construction supervision of a major industrial zone and the development of new six-lane dual carriageway infrastructure within Duqm Port, Sultanate of Oman. The scope included highway geometric design, stormwater drainage network, ground improvement works, street lighting, utility coordination, and associated infrastructure to support the port's industrial expansion.
Supervised the design of grade-separated interchanges and associated infrastructure, including the preparation of detailed design and tender documents. Managed multidisciplinary design coordination, ensured timely delivery of project milestones, and served as the primary interface with the client and key stakeholders to resolve technical issues, facilitate approvals, and ensure compliance with project requirements, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
Saadiyat Island — Roads & BridgeDetailed Design of 2,700-hectare Urban Development and 1.2 km long Saadiyat Bridge - Abu Dhabi - UAE
Supervised the design and delivery of two irrigation lakes, including lake liners and subsurface drainage systems, a natural brackish water lake, tournament facilities, comfort stations, driving range floodlighting, irrigation force main from the desalination plant to the recharge lakes, pump house, pump station, footbridge, and golf course subsurface drainage.
Supervised the planning and design of complex transportation infrastructure, including Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI), diamond, three-leg directional, full and partial cloverleaf, and roundabout interchanges, together with a 600 m tunnel. Oversaw the design of expressway, arterial, collector, and local road cross-sections, more than 40 arterial and collector road intersections, right-of-way (ROW) plans, grading using existing and proposed digital terrain models, earthwork quantity calculations, and the horizontal and vertical alignment of the 1.2 km Saadiyat Bridge and its approach ramps. This bridge provides a strategic link between Saadiyat Island and Abu Dhabi Island
Supervised the highway design team and multidisciplinary coordination with structural and utility disciplines, developed general road specifications, and managed the delivery of schematic and detailed designs for the Saadiyat Island road network, including the preparation and submission of multiple contract packages to TDIC for tender, ensuring compliance with technical standards, project objectives, and client requirements.
Roads & Parking in Sas Al Nakhl AreaDevelopment of Roads and Parking Areas around the Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi - UAE
The project involved the development of the road network and parking facilities surrounding the Abu Dhabi Cricket Stadium, together with the construction of new access roads and connectivity to the existing dual carriageway network. The scope was aimed at improving traffic circulation, event-day operations, and safe access for spectators, public transport, and service vehicles.
Managed the geometric design of the road network, including junction layouts, lane markings, traffic signs, directional guide signs, and parking facilities accommodating approximately 5,000 buses and passenger cars. Oversaw the preparation of detailed design drawings, traffic management layouts, and tender documents, while coordinating with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi road design standards, operational requirements, and project delivery schedules.