Chidi IHEANACHO, PhD
Senior Civil & Highway Engineer | AutoCAD & Civil 3D Specialist
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Results-driven Senior Civil/Highway Engineer with a PhD in Civil Engineering and 15+ years of progressive experience in transportation infrastructure, drainage design, and highway asset management. Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D for highway and drainage design, with a strong track record delivering compliant, sustainable infrastructure across the UK. Seeking a Senior or Principal Engineer role in Canada where technical expertise and design leadership can drive high-impact infrastructure outcomes.
Experience
Senior Highway Engineer - WSP UK - UK
(2022-04)
Lead designer on major highway infrastructure and drainage improvement schemes, delivering technical design using AutoCAD and Civil 3D in compliance with DMRB, SuDS Manual, and client standards.
- Lead AutoCAD/Civil 3D designer for carriageway drainage improvement schemes (Shropshire DfT Floodwater Management Grant) in compliance with SuDS Manual 365, DMRB CD530, and CS551
- Delivered SuDS-compliant floodwater management design solutions under the Shropshire DfT Grant, producing full drawing packages in AutoCAD
- Designed and supervised drainage and carriageway maintenance schemes (Yeomans Road and Turbary Park Avenue, Bournemouth) — prepared AutoCAD drawings for construction
- Designed carriageway maintenance schemes including reconstruction, resurfacing, haunching, patching, and surface dressing using Civil 3D corridor models
- Lead designer for road safety improvement schemes (A35 Honiton) — conducted client design meetings with National Highways (NH) and managed site visits
- Conducted technical feasibility studies for footway/cycle lane improvements in compliance with DfT's Manual for Streets
- Prepared comprehensive design documentation: Designers Risk Assessment, Pre-Construction Information, Technical Notes, and preliminary design reports
- Social Value Delivery coordinator for three commissions; Health & Safety Champion for highway commission
Highway Engineer - Pell Frischmann - Portsmouth, UK
(2020-11 - 2022-04)
Delivered a life cycle replacement programme for the Portsmouth PFI Contract (carriageway resurfacing, footway schemes, junction improvements) working for Colas Limited.
- Designed carriageway and footway maintenance schemes using AutoCAD — produced full drawing sets from feasibility through to construction issue
- Provided technical and site support for highway inspections across the Portsmouth PFI network
- Prepared Designers Hazard Checklists, Scheme Design Checklists, and Construction Confirmation documentation
- Monitored scheme construction from commencement to completion; prepared as-built documentation
- Provided regular design reports and programme updates to the Asset Management team
Assistant Highway Engineer - Hampshire Highways, Hampshire County Council - UK
(2018-06 - 2020-10)
Delivered a planned maintenance programme covering carriageway resurfacing, drainage, and footway schemes.
- Designed carriageway, footway, and drainage maintenance schemes using AutoCAD — produced bill of quantities and full design packages for each scheme
- Prepared Pre-Construction Information, Health & Safety File, Designers Hazard Checklists, and Scheme Design Checklists
- Liaised with principal contractors to resolve design issues during construction and conducted final scheme measurements
- Issued scheme correspondence to residents and elected members; resolved enquiries from members of the public and officials
- Arranged Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) meetings prior to scheme design commencement
Lecturer, Civil Engineering & Surveying - International College Portsmouth - Portsmouth, UK
(2016-09 - 2018-06)
- Delivered lectures in water and environmental engineering to first-year undergraduate civil engineering students
- Facilitated annual programme review for the Integrated Engineering Unit; supported student learning through tutorials and case studies
Project Manager - KOMESS Nigeria Limited - Port Harcourt, Nigeria
(2014-05 - 2016-12)
Managed full project life cycle for building, water supply, and road construction projects — including concept design, procurement, and handover.
- Led a government 4-storey office complex project valued at 1 billion Nigerian Naira, delivered on time and within budget
- Directed a community borehole water supply project valued at 500 million Nigerian Naira, successfully delivering potable water to the community
- Managed multidisciplinary project teams including surveyors, engineers, construction staff; used MS Project for scheduling and tracking
Technical Engineer - Colas Limited - Portsmouth, UK
(2008-07 - 2010-10)
Steered development and validation of the RDA (Rational Design Approach) pavement design and maintenance software.
- Analysed pavement condition index, residual life, and SCRIM skid resistance data across the road network
- Developed and implemented a winter maintenance plan; received a letter of commendation from the Managing Director for project performance
- Led RDA software demonstrations for client representatives and delivered staff training
AutoCAD Engineer (Pipeline Design) - Enereco Engineering Nigeria Ltd
(2006-03 - 2007-09)
Site Engineer - Monier Construction Company Nigeria Ltd
(2002-12 - 2006-03)
National Youth Service Corps - Nasarawa State, Nigeria
(2003-09 - 2004-08)
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Civil Engineering - University of Portsmouth, UK (2018)
Master of Science (MSc) - Construction Project Management - University of Portsmouth, UK (2013)
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng Hons) - Civil Engineering - University of Portsmouth, UK (2010)
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering) - Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, Nigeria (2002)
