REVIT
Kato Emmanuel Kasule
Civil Engineer
Kampala
Summary
My career in civil and structural engineering spans over seven years, during which I have gained extensive experience in structural design, site supervision, and project planning. I hold a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Liverpool John Moores University, UK, a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management from Uganda Management Institute, and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Muteesa I Royal University. I have led and delivered complex structural designs as a Senior Structural Design Engineer at Bash Consult Limited, including airfields, commercial buildings, and multi-story residential projects, consistently achieving full client compliance and completing work ahead of schedule.
Additionally, I have trained engineering students and professionals as a CAD Training Consultant, enhancing technical capacity and practical skills. With professional certifications in project management, bridge design, steel structures, and occupational health and safety, I bring a comprehensive approach to engineering solutions, project coordination, and mentorship while supporting sustainable and high-quality infrastructure development.
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.
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.
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.
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 StructuresRevit for Architectural and Structural DesignAutoCAD 2D and Civil 3DHighway Geometric designSite DesignBridge designingProject managementProficient in technology adoption and skill enhancementMethodical and analytical in problem-solvingCapable of independent work with minimal oversightIntroverted, reflective, and thoroughCollaborative when necessary, with a preference for roles that allow for in-depth research and application of technical skillsKnowledgeable in engineering principles and BIM methodologies
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
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 TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridRemoteImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursPersonal development programsCareer advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsCompany CultureWork-life balanceReferences
- 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