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OYURU HENRY
Civil Engineer
Kampala
Summary
Experienced civil engineer with special interest in water supply system design, groundwater exploration, WASH compliance, and project management. Successfully led diverse teams to complete infrastructure projects efficiently and within budget constraints. Proficient in EPANET, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS, with a strong dedication to sustainable development and fostering growth through mentorship.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Engineer
Ministry of Water & Environment
09.2024 - Current
- Finalized technical proposals for metering equipment, securing 100% compliance with national standards.
- Oversaw construction of the calibration centre; enforced design adherence through weekly inspections and formal directives.
- Monitored cost and schedule variances, implementing corrective actions to limit deviations to ≤5%.
Civil Engineer (Graduate Trainee)
Ministry of Water & Environment
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Reduced report processing time by 20% by optimizing field inspection workflows.
- Audited 15+ NWSC water systems, boosting regulatory compliance by 25%.
- Led strategic planning for 10 departmental teams, improving collaboration metrics from 3.2 to 4.5/5.
Assistant Project Engineer
Pegosa Engineering Works & Co. Ltd
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed 30+ workers to construct 25 m³ tank and 5 km pipeline 2 weeks ahead of schedule.
- Delivered 15 community training workshops, raising user satisfaction by 30%.
Civil Engineer Intern
Dar Al-Hadassah Consultants
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Executed 50+ QA/QC tests for runway materials, maintaining zero non-conformances.
- Contributed to structural design reviews of a new steel-framed cargo complex.
Field Supervisor
Fels Consultants Ltd
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Conducted hydrogeological surveys for 50+ boreholes; achieved a 95% success rate.
- Mediated contractor disputes, preserving project timelines and budgets.
Bidding Assistant
East Africa Boreholes Ltd
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Prepared competitive bids/BOQs, securing UGX 200 million in contracts.
Drilling Unit Supervisor
Royal Techno Industries Ltd
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Supervised 10 drilling crews; reduced material waste by 15% via inventory controls.
Education
Diploma - Building And Civil Engineering
Uganda Technical College
Lira 01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Makerere University
Kampala 04.2017 - 01.2022
Skills
Water Supply System Design
Technical Report Writing
Modelling and Analysis - Hydraulic and Hydrologic
Teamwork and collaboration
GIS applications
Project Planning and Scheduling
Software
EPANET
ArcGIS
MS Project
MS Excel
STAADPro
Timeline
Engineer
Ministry of Water & Environment
09.2024 - Current
Civil Engineer (Graduate Trainee)
Ministry of Water & Environment
07.2023 - 09.2024
Assistant Project Engineer
Pegosa Engineering Works & Co. Ltd
07.2022 - 12.2022
Civil Engineer Intern
Dar Al-Hadassah Consultants
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Makerere University
04.2017 - 01.2022
Bidding Assistant
East Africa Boreholes Ltd
08.2015 - 12.2015
Field Supervisor
Fels Consultants Ltd
01.2015 - 08.2017
Drilling Unit Supervisor
Royal Techno Industries Ltd
01.2014 - 08.2014
Diploma - Building And Civil Engineering
Uganda Technical College
01.2011 - 01.2013
Quote
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