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Deian Balev

Sofia

Summary

Performance-driven engineer with project management experience on one of the largest building projects in Europe and multiple solar projects in Africa. Demonstrated efficient management and developed positive relationships with project stakeholders and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery. Time management and multi-tasking have been key for the completion of numerous tasks related to my project management and engineering roles.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Engineer

Equator Energy
10.2022 - Current
  • Leading company EPC works for photovoltaic projects in Africa

Generating PV layouts for roof and ground-mounted projects on PVSol and AutoCAD

  • Developed process improvements in the engineering department, leading to more efficient workflows and construction procedures
  • Identified risks and implemented mitigation strategies, minimizing potential issues during the project lifecycle.
  • Creating and analyzing different solar solutions to provide most efficient option to clients
  • Carrying out full procurement process including arranging logistics up to delivery to site
  • Managed multiple solar construction projects on site in Africa
  • Pre-planning of all construction projects and generating pre-construction guidelines
  • Involved in project commissioning works
  • Assisting with solutions on O&M issues
  • Assisting in offer generations for clients

Associate Project Manager

Otis
09.2017 - 12.2020

Project: 22 Bishopsgate

  • Managed all aspects of the delivery and installation of industry-leading, technically advanced lifts and escalators on one of the largest building projects in Europe.
  • Managed multiple subcontractors: tracked progress, issues and delays. Ensured correct processes are undertaken to complete works in a safe manner RAMS development;
  • Logistics management on- and off-site: Arranged shipments of equipment from various overseas factories; Planned and arranged deliveries to site and on-site logistics;
  • Commercial management: Issued delay claims, variation orders and payment applications;
  • Liaising with factories: identified, tracked and communicated product issues with the product developers. Arranged and planned shipments from overseas to suit project needs, while reducing storage and shipment costs;
  • Arranged all relevant handover documentation and Operation & Maintenance manuals’ submissions to the Client;

Site Engineer

Ardmore Construction Ltd.
06.2015 - 09.2017
  • Set-out steel and reinforced concrete works;
  • Inspected pre-pour reinforced concrete;
  • Carried out quality assurance checks;
  • Completed Ardmore Graduate Scheme;

Summer Internship

City Euro Ltd.
08.2012 - 09.2012
  • Engaged in administrative requirements for participation in a tender, for an EU-funded construction project;
  • Met tight deadlines.

Summer Internship

Gardiner & Theobald
08.2011 - 09.2011
  • Developed AutoCAD skills used for completion of the allocated tasks; Visited various construction sites and evaluated material quantities.

Education

Master of Science - Civil Engineering

UCL
London, UK
09.2014

BEng Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

Loughborough University
Loughborough, UK
06.2013

High School Diploma -

73rd High School 'Vladislav Grammatik'
Sofia, Bulgaria
06.2010

Skills

  • Engineering
  • Design Thinking
  • Process Improvement
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • People Management
  • Technical Direction
  • Subcontracting management
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership

Certification

  • Google Project Management Certificate, 11/24/2021
  • CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme, 11/30/2023
  • CITB Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme, 11/30/2022

Positions Of Responsibility

Organizer of Bulgarian Football School League (BFSL), 2007, 2010, Developed tournament from beginning, Communicated with many people from different schools, Managed and captained the team of my high school

Hobbies and Interests

  • Football
  • Travel
  • Blockchain Technology

References

Available upon request

Languages

Bulgarian
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Upper intermediate
B2
Russian
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Project Engineer

Equator Energy
10.2022 - Current

Associate Project Manager

Otis
09.2017 - 12.2020

Site Engineer

Ardmore Construction Ltd.
06.2015 - 09.2017

Summer Internship

City Euro Ltd.
08.2012 - 09.2012

Summer Internship

Gardiner & Theobald
08.2011 - 09.2011

Master of Science - Civil Engineering

UCL

BEng Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

Loughborough University

High School Diploma -

73rd High School 'Vladislav Grammatik'
Deian Balev