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Kato Emmanuel Kasule

Kato Emmanuel Kasule

Civil Engineer
Kampala

Summary

A diligent and detail-oriented civil infrastructure designer with a strong foundation in developing comprehensive civil engineering solutions for complex projects. Boasts a proven track record in the application of advanced CAD tools and engineering principles to create efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective design plans. Brings forth a deep commitment to continuous professional development, ensuring expertise remains at the forefront of industry innovations and engineering best practices.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certificates
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Structural Design Engineer

Bash Consult Limited
Kampala City
03.2025 - Current
  • Preparing detailed structural design drawings in line with architectural concepts and client requirements.
  • Identifying safety lapses on site and advising the contractor on adherence to health and safety regulations.
  • Reviewing and guiding design adjustments requested by the client while ensuring technical integrity and cost feasibility.
  • Preparing structural analysis and design reports.

Design Engineer - Airfield Project

Kagga & Partners LTD.
Kampala City
06.2025 - 09.2025
  • Developing the geometric design of the runway and taxiways in compliance with ICAO and CAA design standards.
  • Performing earthworks design and quantity estimation for the runway, taxiways, and apron areas.
  • Preparing digital terrain models (DTMs) and grading layouts to achieve optimal drainage and surface uniformity.
  • Designing surface and subsurface drainage systems to manage stormwater runoff and protect the airfield pavements.
  • Generating horizontal and vertical alignment profiles and cross-sections for both the airfield and access roads.
  • Preparing construction drawings and coordinating with the multidisciplinary team for quality and design consistency.
  • Participating in review meetings and providing technical input on geometric and drainage design aspects.
  • Assisting in the preparation of design documentation, reports, and design calculations for client submission.

Site Supervisor

Bash Consult Limited
Kampala City
02.2024 - 03.2025
  • Conducting routine site supervision to ensure all executed works strictly adhered to approved architectural and structural drawings.
  • Inspecting earthworks, foundation excavations, retaining wall construction, and backfilling to ensure technical compliance.
  • Supervising concrete works, including checking mix ratios, ensuring the use of batch boxes, and monitoring proper curing procedures.
  • Overseeing in-situ concrete quality control tests, including slump tests and casting concrete cubes for compressive strength verification.
  • Identifying safety lapses on site and advising the contractor on adherence to health and safety regulations.
  • Reviewing and guiding design adjustments requested by the client while ensuring technical integrity and cost feasibility.

Senior Structural Design Engineer

Bash Consult Limited
Kampala City
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Performing structural analysis and detailed design of the 3 -story commercial structure
  • Preparing structural analysis and design report
  • Producing detailed structural drawings
  • Preparing Bills of Quantities for the commercial building block.

Design Engineer - HDD Project

Kagga & Partners LTD.
Kampala City
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Preparing detailed geometric designs for HDD entry and exit site layouts, stringing platforms, and connecting access roads.
  • Conducting topographic data analysis and developing digital terrain models (DTMs) to inform design elevations and grading.
  • Performing earthworks design and volume computations to optimize cut-fill balance and minimize environmental disturbance while ensuring that the design is cost effective.
  • Designing temporary drainage systems to control surface runoff and ensure site stability during construction.
  • Preparing horizontal and vertical alignments in accordance with Total Energies and SINOPEC design specifications for the stringing area.
  • Producing construction drawings, design reports, and BOQs for client review and approval.
  • Supporting field verification activities and participating in design review meetings with the client and contractor.
    Attending design meetings as required by the employer.

Highway Design Engineer

Kagga & Partners LTD.
Kampala City
12.2021 - 06.2023
  • Carrying out detailed geometric design for all access roads linking the oil well pads, including horizontal and vertical alignments in accordance with MoWT standards and Total Energies design requirements.
  • Developing and refining Digital Terrain Models (DTMs) and performing earthworks modelling, including cut–fill analysis to optimize material usage and minimize environmental disturbance.
  • Reviewing and updating construction drawings, cross-sections, drainage layouts, and design documentation for the access road projects.
  • Conducting design reviews for contractor submissions and ensuring that road layouts, dimensions, and technical solutions complied with project standards.
  • Providing on-the-job training and mentorship to graduate engineers assigned to the B1A road project, guiding them in geometric design fundamentals, road construction processes, earthworks modelling, and interpretation of engineering drawings.
  • Supporting construction supervision on selected projects by monitoring site activities, verifying compliance with approved drawings, and resolving design-related issues encountered during execution.
  • Coordinating with survey teams to verify topographic and control data, ensuring consistency in georeferencing for all road alignments.
  • Participating in site inspections, collecting field information to validate design assumptions, and updating designs based on actual ground conditions.
  • Providing CAD leadership by organising drafting workflows, reviewing drawing quality, and ensuring accurate representation of design intent.
  • Supporting multidisciplinary coordination with geotechnical, environmental, and contractor teams to ensure integrated and constructible design solutions.

CAD Training Consultant (Part-time)

CADD Centre Uganda
Kampala City
10.2020 - Current
  • Conducting training sessions for engineering students and professionals on the use of use CAD tools in structural analysis, building design, and geometric design of highways.
  • Preparing course content and training manuals tailored to meet professional engineering standards.
  • Conducting assessments and providing mentorship to learners on professional software use and application to real engineering projects.
  • Collaborating with the institution management to review and upgrade training modules to align with evolving industry standards.

Site Foreman

Uganda National Roads Authority
Masaka City
02.2019 - 08.2020
  • Monitoring daily attendance and productivity of asphalt crew comprising 32 members.
  • Allocation of responsibilities and scheduling daily work activities.
  • Conducting site assessments, review of asphalt mix suitability, and monitoring compaction and material quality.
  • Overseeing compliance to safety protocols including proper use of PPE and hazard identification.
  • Supervision of asphalt laying procedures, monitoring temperature thresholds, and issuing instructions to workers on best practices.
  • Collaborating with maintenance technicians and engineers in charge in regard to reporting and documentation of maintenance works.

Education

Master of Science - Civil Engineering

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, UK
06.2023 - 03.2025

Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management - Project Management

Uganda Management Institute
Kampala District
08.2020 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Muteesa 1 Royal University
Kirumba-Masaka
06.2014 - 06.2018

Advanced Level Certificate -

Midland High School
Kawempe Division
02.2012 - 12.2013

Ordinary Level Certificate -

Mpoma Royal College
Mukono District
02.2008 - 12.2011

Skills

STAAD Pro, ETABS, Prota Structures

Certification

Hands-on Training on MIDAS Bridge, Building & Geotech software, MIDAS Research and Development Centre India Pvt.Ltd in collaboration with the Uganda Association of Consulting Engineers (UACE) - 2 days workshop

Software

REVIT

AUTOCAD CIVIL 3D

STAAD Pro

ETABS

AUTOCAD

OPEN ROADS

MIDAS CIVIL

PROTA STRUCTURE

TEKLA STRUCTURES

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations

  • Institution of Civil Engineers, UK
  • Project Management Institute, Uganda Chapter
  • Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkPart Time

Location Preference

On-SiteHybridRemote

Important To Me

Flexible work hoursPersonal development programsCareer advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsCompany CultureWork-life balance

References

  • Mr. Tutu Kagga, Kagga & Partners, +256758221457, tutu.kagga@kaggapartners.com
  • Eng. Onjima Bashir, Bash Consult Limited, +256774527157, babubashir13@gmail.com
  • Mrs. Anjali Shrivastav, CADD Centre Uganda, +256770789753, anjali@caddcentreuganda.com

Interests

Listening to PodCasts

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Quote

There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin

Timeline

International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

10-2025

Design Engineer - Airfield Project

Kagga & Partners LTD.
06.2025 - 09.2025

Senior Structural Design Engineer

Bash Consult Limited
03.2025 - Current

Graduate Membership, Institution of Civil Engineers, UK, GMICE

07-2024

Site Supervisor

Bash Consult Limited
02.2024 - 03.2025

Bridge Design and Technology, Structurex Pvt Ltd.- 8 months

12-2023

Senior Structural Design Engineer

Bash Consult Limited
11.2023 - 12.2023

Master of Science - Civil Engineering

Liverpool John Moores University
06.2023 - 03.2025

Design Engineer - HDD Project

Kagga & Partners LTD.
02.2023 - 07.2023

Hands-on Training on MIDAS Bridge, Building & Geotech software, MIDAS Research and Development Centre India Pvt.Ltd in collaboration with the Uganda Association of Consulting Engineers (UACE) - 2 days workshop

10-2022

Autodesk Civil 3D for Infrastructure Design, Autodesk

10-2022

Project Management Professional, PMI

08-2022

Highway Design Engineer

Kagga & Partners LTD.
12.2021 - 06.2023
Graduate Membership Certificate, 2021, Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE), GM/2414
08-2021

CAD Training Consultant (Part-time)

CADD Centre Uganda
10.2020 - Current

Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management - Project Management

Uganda Management Institute
08.2020 - 09.2021

Site Foreman

Uganda National Roads Authority
02.2019 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Muteesa 1 Royal University
06.2014 - 06.2018

Advanced Level Certificate -

Midland High School
02.2012 - 12.2013

Ordinary Level Certificate -

Mpoma Royal College
02.2008 - 12.2011
Kato Emmanuel KasuleCivil Engineer