Chidi IHEANACHO, PhD

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.

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)

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)