About Abdul Naveed Akhtar
Chartered Quantity Surveyor with 14+ years of experience (9+ years in UAE & 5 in Pakistan) in Infrastructure and Buildings.
I have MSC Quantity Surveying (UK Degree and RICS Accredited) and I am Chartered Member (MRICS) of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Membership # 6962987), Member of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (MAIQS) with the Certified Quantity Surveyor (CQS) designation.
Reviewing my credentials will confirm that I can serve as the catalyst for achieving quality objectives through effective contributions. I possess over 14 years of experience in Infrastructure and Building Construction, including over eight years in the UAE and five in Pakistan. Experience of EXPO 2020, ETIHAD RAIL, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA),Roads & Transport Authority (RTA-Dubai) and Dubai Municipality (DM) Dubai Projects.
I am presently working with a reputed consultancy on a prestigious Dubai Municipality project, where I hold the position of Senior Quantity Surveyor.
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