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Jamal Abdulla

Infrastructure Director and General Manager, Bahrain

Jamal is the Infrastructure Director and General Manager for Bahrain, managing the infrastructure design of SSH projects and business across the region and liaising with clients, external design teams, stakeholders, and authorities.

Jamal joined SSH in November 2012 as a Senior Project Manager involved in managing and supervising SSH’s major infrastructure projects as well as the Building Design projects.

Before joining SSH, Jamal worked in Bahrain for Hyder Consulting as a Programme Manager, supporting the Bahrain Ministry of Works Central Planning Office (CPO) team that managed and coordinated the planning, design, and implementation of primary infrastructure provision associated with the major housing developments to be undertaken under a Private Public Partnership (PPP).

Through previous roles working in Bahrain for the local government (Ministry of Works) and private sector for several developers and consultants, Jamal has more than 25 years of considerable experience in the project management and supervision of highways and highway-related structures, preparing designs for major roads and highway projects, and managing all aspects of the operation and maintenance of infrastructure networks, from initial planning (early scheme development) and detailed designing to tendering, construction, and site supervision. In addition, Jamal has a management capability for business development and familiarity of the local and regional markets. He also fully comprehends all facets of the industry supply chain and key deliverables, including clients, contractors, and consultancy organisations.

Jamal obtained a master’s degree in civil engineering from Purdue University, USA, as well as a Degree in Engineering Management from the University of Bahrain. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), USA, a member & Traditional Fellow of the International Road Federation (IRF), USA, and an ex-member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.

Omar Nuri

Managing Director - KSA, Oman, and Bahrain

Omar is currently the Managing Director of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain, driving results and demonstrating leadership and excellence to ensure the successful delivery of projects to our valued clients in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain.

He joined SSH in December 2009 to help run the then newly established Oman office and to assist in the successful delivery of major projects in Oman, such as the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre and the Royal Opera House Galleria. In the following years, Omar led the project management function of the office, overseeing all projects and being pivotal to winning many bids for the Oman business, such as the Omantel headquarters, Juman 1 and 2 residential blocks in Almouj, Muscat, the Junoot Resort, and the Ghala Heights Mixed-use Development. Since 2016, Omar has held the position of General Manager, and later in 2020, he became the Resident Director responsible for all office operations and achieving business targets.

Prior to joining SSH, Omar worked on both sides of the industry: as a client architect for The Zubair Corporation and as an architect at Atkins, participating in many key projects in Oman. He has 20 years of experience and extensive knowledge of the markets in the region.

Omar holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture from Cairo University and has been a certified PMP, Project Management Professional, from PMI since 2014.

Shane Lahiff

Architecture Director

Shane Lahiff is the Architecture Director for Design.  With 15 years of diverse project experience, Shane has led design projects across the GCC, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Shane joined SSH in 2016 and has had a key role in expanding the company’s design portfolio across the region, specialising in large-scale, mixed-use, master planning and hospitality projects. He has collaborated with leading international brands, delivering award-winning hotel projects in Oman, KSA and Bahrain.

Shane is a graduate of Dublin School of Architecture and holds a professional diploma in architecture from University College Dublin.

Adam Dillon

Site Operations Director

Adam joined SSH in 2014 as a Senior Resident Engineer with more than 15 years' experience within the consulting, contracting and government sector. Currently a key member of SSH’s Oman Site Operations department, he manages a team of 28 multidisciplinary engineers and inspectors to deliver Package 2 of the Oman Exhibition and Convention Centre. Previously, he was Resident Engineer for WS Atkins on The Wave Muscat.

Adam is an accomplished Project Manager with extensive experience working on residential and commercial projects in London, Libya and Morocco in his role as Senior Electrical Engineer for WSP, London. Prior to this, he spent four years with design and build contractor Amec (now Spie Matthew Hall), initially as Senior Electrical Engineer and then as Electrical Production Leader for the Heathrow Terminal 5A development. Adam has design, construction and multidisciplinary project co-ordination and management experience for residential, commercial, healthcare, military, education, public and sports lighting, and has been involved in engineering assignments in Australia, Bahrain, Libya, Morocco, Oman, UAE and the UK.

Adam secured a Master’s Degree in Building Services Engineer Management from the Brunel University in the UK. He is a member of the Institute of Engineering Technologists (MIET) and Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.

David Ross

Structures Technical Director

David joined SSH in 2019 as the Discipline Lead for Structures and is now the Structures Technical Director. With more than 30 years of experience, which he gained while working throughout the Middle East and UK, David is committed to design excellence and the delivery of projects on time and within budget. He has worked closely and successfully with several prestigious architectural and engineering companies to produce landmark building design projects.

David is a passionate designer who successfully collaborates with teams, mentors young engineers, and understands the ethos of building design. He has a well-established reputation for developing successful relationships with clients and for realising each design from concept to construction completion. He is strongly committed to the improvement of quality and efficiency in design teams.

Yashin Maharaj

MEP Technical Director

Yashin joined SSH in 2017 as an Associate Director, and currently holds the position of MEP Technical Director covering Oman, Bahrain and KSA.

As a Chartered Electrical Engineer with more than 22 years of experience in the GCC, Africa, Europe, and the UK. Yashin is well versed with the challenges facing the Built Environment.

Over the past 10 years while working in the GCC, Yashin has been actively involved in delivering several high-profile, complex, and iconic projects in the region. This includes projects like the Museum of the Future and the Dubai Creek Tower. Yashin’s involvement on these projects typically spans across the entire project lifecycle, from design concept through to the completion of construction.

Yashin is an ardent supporter of working creatively and collaboratively to challenge how buildings are designed. He places innovation, environmental responsibility, and customer satisfaction at the heart of the creative process and leads his team of engineers by example.

David Hutton

Building Design Delivery Director

David joined SSH in 2017 and currently holds the position of Building Design Delivery Director, responsible for building design service delivery across all the SSH markets.

As a Chartered Structural Engineer with more than 25 years of experience, David is well versed in the challenges faced by the construction industry. His skill set is broad, having worked for a contractor, a design consultant, and a private developer. During this period, he has gained a significant amount of knowledge on numerous aspects of construction. David has worked and lived in the GCC for the past 16 years and has experience delivering projects within all of the GCC countries as well as sub-Saharan Africa and the UK.

In his current role within SSH, David is responsible for shaping and leading the multi-disciplinary design team to best serve the market’s needs and challenges. David is ultimately accountable for the performance of the building design division, including quality of delivery as well as profitability and team wellbeing.

David has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from the University of Natal, South Africa, as well as a Bachelor of Commerce Degree specialising in Management, majoring in Economics and Business Management, from the University of South Africa (Unisa).

Ashraf Elgarf

General Manager - Egypt

Ashraf joined SSH in 2023 as General Manager, Egypt. He is a professional architect with over 30 years of experience in real estate development, project and construction management, as well as facility and property management in the engineering industry. His extensive experience includes active participation in various governmental and high-profile private developments across the GCC, MENA region, North Africa, Europe and Central Asia.

In his role as General Manager, Ashraf ensures regulatory compliance with local laws and regulations in Egypt. He focuses on financial management, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, as well as the implementation of SSH goals strategies.

Prior to joining SSH, Ashraf was the CEO of Projacs International. Under his leadership, the company was commissioned and delivered several mega urban development projects, infrastructure, and rail and metro developments.

Ashraf holds an MBA degree in Management from the American University of London, a High Diploma in Architecture from Cairo University, and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Architecture from Cairo University.

Shane Lahiff

Architecture Director

Shane Lahiff is the Architecture Director for Design.  With 15 years of diverse project experience, Shane has led design projects across the GCC, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Shane joined SSH in 2016 and has had a key role in expanding the company’s design portfolio across the region, specialising in large-scale, mixed-use, master planning and hospitality projects. He has collaborated with leading international brands, delivering award-winning hotel projects in Oman, KSA and Bahrain.

Shane is a graduate of Dublin School of Architecture and holds a professional diploma in architecture from University College Dublin.

David Ross

Structures Technical Director

David joined SSH in 2019 as the Discipline Lead for Structures and is now the Structures Technical Director. With more than 30 years of experience, which he gained while working throughout the Middle East and UK, David is committed to design excellence and the delivery of projects on time and within budget. He has worked closely and successfully with several prestigious architectural and engineering companies to produce landmark building design projects.

David is a passionate designer who successfully collaborates with teams, mentors young engineers, and understands the ethos of building design. He has a well-established reputation for developing successful relationships with clients and for realising each design from concept to construction completion. He is strongly committed to the improvement of quality and efficiency in design teams.

Yashin Maharaj

MEP Technical Director

Yashin joined SSH in 2017 as an Associate Director, and currently holds the position of MEP Technical Director covering Oman, Bahrain and KSA.

As a Chartered Electrical Engineer with more than 22 years of experience in the GCC, Africa, Europe, and the UK. Yashin is well versed with the challenges facing the Built Environment.

Over the past 10 years while working in the GCC, Yashin has been actively involved in delivering several high-profile, complex, and iconic projects in the region. This includes projects like the Museum of the Future and the Dubai Creek Tower. Yashin’s involvement on these projects typically spans across the entire project lifecycle, from design concept through to the completion of construction.

Yashin is an ardent supporter of working creatively and collaboratively to challenge how buildings are designed. He places innovation, environmental responsibility, and customer satisfaction at the heart of the creative process and leads his team of engineers by example.

David Hutton

Building Design Delivery Director

David joined SSH in 2017 and currently holds the position of Building Design Delivery Director, responsible for building design service delivery across all the SSH markets.

As a Chartered Structural Engineer with more than 25 years of experience, David is well versed in the challenges faced by the construction industry. His skill set is broad, having worked for a contractor, a design consultant, and a private developer. During this period, he has gained a significant amount of knowledge on numerous aspects of construction. David has worked and lived in the GCC for the past 16 years and has experience delivering projects within all of the GCC countries as well as sub-Saharan Africa and the UK.

In his current role within SSH, David is responsible for shaping and leading the multi-disciplinary design team to best serve the market’s needs and challenges. David is ultimately accountable for the performance of the building design division, including quality of delivery as well as profitability and team wellbeing.

David has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from the University of Natal, South Africa, as well as a Bachelor of Commerce Degree specialising in Management, majoring in Economics and Business Management, from the University of South Africa (Unisa).

Jamal Abdulla

Infrastructure Director and General Manager, Bahrain

Jamal is the Infrastructure Director and General Manager for Bahrain, managing the infrastructure design of SSH projects and business across the region and liaising with clients, external design teams, stakeholders, and authorities.

Jamal joined SSH in November 2012 as a Senior Project Manager involved in managing and supervising SSH’s major infrastructure projects as well as the Building Design projects.

Before joining SSH, Jamal worked in Bahrain for Hyder Consulting as a Programme Manager, supporting the Bahrain Ministry of Works Central Planning Office (CPO) team that managed and coordinated the planning, design, and implementation of primary infrastructure provision associated with the major housing developments to be undertaken under a Private Public Partnership (PPP).

Through previous roles working in Bahrain for the local government (Ministry of Works) and private sector for several developers and consultants, Jamal has more than 25 years of considerable experience in the project management and supervision of highways and highway-related structures, preparing designs for major roads and highway projects, and managing all aspects of the operation and maintenance of infrastructure networks, from initial planning (early scheme development) and detailed designing to tendering, construction, and site supervision. In addition, Jamal has a management capability for business development and familiarity of the local and regional markets. He also fully comprehends all facets of the industry supply chain and key deliverables, including clients, contractors, and consultancy organisations.

Jamal obtained a master’s degree in civil engineering from Purdue University, USA, as well as a Degree in Engineering Management from the University of Bahrain. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), USA, a member & Traditional Fellow of the International Road Federation (IRF), USA, and an ex-member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.

Omar Nuri

Managing Director - KSA, Oman, and Bahrain

Omar is currently the Managing Director of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain, driving results and demonstrating leadership and excellence to ensure the successful delivery of projects to our valued clients in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain.

He joined SSH in December 2009 to help run the then newly established Oman office and to assist in the successful delivery of major projects in Oman, such as the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre and the Royal Opera House Galleria. In the following years, Omar led the project management function of the office, overseeing all projects and being pivotal to winning many bids for the Oman business, such as the Omantel headquarters, Juman 1 and 2 residential blocks in Almouj, Muscat, the Junoot Resort, and the Ghala Heights Mixed-use Development. Since 2016, Omar has held the position of General Manager, and later in 2020, he became the Resident Director responsible for all office operations and achieving business targets.

Prior to joining SSH, Omar worked on both sides of the industry: as a client architect for The Zubair Corporation and as an architect at Atkins, participating in many key projects in Oman. He has 20 years of experience and extensive knowledge of the markets in the region.

Omar holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture from Cairo University and has been a certified PMP, Project Management Professional, from PMI since 2014.

Khaled Inaim

Resident Director, KSA

Khaled Inaim is currently serving as the Resident Director at SSH, having joined the company in 2017 as the General Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With a decade of prior experience in a design consultancy firm in Riyadh, Khaled has played a pivotal role in business development and contract management within Saudi Arabia and related sectors.

His expertise lies in recognising and capitalising on critical business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, formulating key proposals and contract strategies, and overseeing the successful completion of bids. Khaled's profound understanding of the Saudi market has been instrumental in positioning SSH as a preferred partner, aligning with clients to realise their ambitious programmes, and contributing significantly to the realisation of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

Shane Lahiff

Architecture Director

Shane Lahiff is the Architecture Director for Design.  With 15 years of diverse project experience, Shane has led design projects across the GCC, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Shane joined SSH in 2016 and has had a key role in expanding the company’s design portfolio across the region, specialising in large-scale, mixed-use, master planning and hospitality projects. He has collaborated with leading international brands, delivering award-winning hotel projects in Oman, KSA and Bahrain.

Shane is a graduate of Dublin School of Architecture and holds a professional diploma in architecture from University College Dublin.

Randal Kliskey

Operations Director, KSA

Randal joined SSH in 2023 with a responsibility to lead the growth of the business in KSA, embedding robust processes and controls to underpin consistent, high delivery standards for our clients. He has over 40 years’ industry experience, having worked almost 15 years for an international contractor and 26 years in consultancy with the Atkins organisation. His geographical experience spans across the UK, Europe, Africa, New Zealand, and the Middle East.

Before joining SSH, Randal was, for 18 years, Atkins’ Director for Site Operations in the Middle East, responsible for the development of the business from small beginnings to a team in excess of a thousand staff. Initially based in Dubai, Randal relocated to KSA in 2020 to successfully provide the necessary focus on business growth opportunities and to institute the necessary systems to enable consistent service delivery. Prior to this role, he worked as Project Manager and Director across a range of projects in the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, including a period as Fit-Out Construction Manager on Dubai’s Burj Al Arab.

Randal brings to SSH a track record of strong team leadership, fostering loyalty to the business by supporting staff development and providing clarity of roles, with a goal to ensure premium service delivery to clients.

Randal holds a B.Sc. Honours degree in Building Technology from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) in England. He is a chartered member of the UK’s Chartered Institute of Building.

Adam Dillon

Site Operations Director

Adam joined SSH in 2014 as a Senior Resident Engineer with more than 15 years' experience within the consulting, contracting and government sector. Currently a key member of SSH’s Oman Site Operations department, he manages a team of 28 multidisciplinary engineers and inspectors to deliver Package 2 of the Oman Exhibition and Convention Centre. Previously, he was Resident Engineer for WS Atkins on The Wave Muscat.

Adam is an accomplished Project Manager with extensive experience working on residential and commercial projects in London, Libya and Morocco in his role as Senior Electrical Engineer for WSP, London. Prior to this, he spent four years with design and build contractor Amec (now Spie Matthew Hall), initially as Senior Electrical Engineer and then as Electrical Production Leader for the Heathrow Terminal 5A development. Adam has design, construction and multidisciplinary project co-ordination and management experience for residential, commercial, healthcare, military, education, public and sports lighting, and has been involved in engineering assignments in Australia, Bahrain, Libya, Morocco, Oman, UAE and the UK.

Adam secured a Master’s Degree in Building Services Engineer Management from the Brunel University in the UK. He is a member of the Institute of Engineering Technologists (MIET) and Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.

David Ross

Structures Technical Director

David joined SSH in 2019 as the Discipline Lead for Structures and is now the Structures Technical Director. With more than 30 years of experience, which he gained while working throughout the Middle East and UK, David is committed to design excellence and the delivery of projects on time and within budget. He has worked closely and successfully with several prestigious architectural and engineering companies to produce landmark building design projects.

David is a passionate designer who successfully collaborates with teams, mentors young engineers, and understands the ethos of building design. He has a well-established reputation for developing successful relationships with clients and for realising each design from concept to construction completion. He is strongly committed to the improvement of quality and efficiency in design teams.

Yashin Maharaj

MEP Technical Director

Yashin joined SSH in 2017 as an Associate Director, and currently holds the position of MEP Technical Director covering Oman, Bahrain and KSA.

As a Chartered Electrical Engineer with more than 22 years of experience in the GCC, Africa, Europe, and the UK. Yashin is well versed with the challenges facing the Built Environment.

Over the past 10 years while working in the GCC, Yashin has been actively involved in delivering several high-profile, complex, and iconic projects in the region. This includes projects like the Museum of the Future and the Dubai Creek Tower. Yashin’s involvement on these projects typically spans across the entire project lifecycle, from design concept through to the completion of construction.

Yashin is an ardent supporter of working creatively and collaboratively to challenge how buildings are designed. He places innovation, environmental responsibility, and customer satisfaction at the heart of the creative process and leads his team of engineers by example.

David Hutton

Building Design Delivery Director

David joined SSH in 2017 and currently holds the position of Building Design Delivery Director, responsible for building design service delivery across all the SSH markets.

As a Chartered Structural Engineer with more than 25 years of experience, David is well versed in the challenges faced by the construction industry. His skill set is broad, having worked for a contractor, a design consultant, and a private developer. During this period, he has gained a significant amount of knowledge on numerous aspects of construction. David has worked and lived in the GCC for the past 16 years and has experience delivering projects within all of the GCC countries as well as sub-Saharan Africa and the UK.

In his current role within SSH, David is responsible for shaping and leading the multi-disciplinary design team to best serve the market’s needs and challenges. David is ultimately accountable for the performance of the building design division, including quality of delivery as well as profitability and team wellbeing.

David has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from the University of Natal, South Africa, as well as a Bachelor of Commerce Degree specialising in Management, majoring in Economics and Business Management, from the University of South Africa (Unisa).

Ali Hayat

Resident Director, Kuwait

Ali Hayat joined SSH in March 2022 as Deputy Resident Engineer and was promoted shortly thereafter to Building Design Operations Director in Kuwait. Ali managed the building design portfolio, including multiple projects of different scales. He was then promoted to Resident Director, overseeing our executive team to spearhead our operations in Kuwait and driving strategic initiatives to enhance our reputation and growth. Bringing a wealth of local knowledge and experience, we are confident that Ali will drive the business forward with a strategic mindset, leading us to a new era of success in Kuwait that was established almost 63 years ago.

Ali holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University in Boston, MA, and a Master’s Degree in Construction Engineering and Management from Columbia University in the City of New York.

Shane Lahiff

Architecture Director

Shane Lahiff is the Architecture Director for Design.  With 15 years of diverse project experience, Shane has led design projects across the GCC, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Shane joined SSH in 2016 and has had a key role in expanding the company’s design portfolio across the region, specialising in large-scale, mixed-use, master planning and hospitality projects. He has collaborated with leading international brands, delivering award-winning hotel projects in Oman, KSA and Bahrain.

Shane is a graduate of Dublin School of Architecture and holds a professional diploma in architecture from University College Dublin.

Abbas H. Mayahi

Construction Supervision Director

Abbas joined SSH as a Structural Engineer and was part of the team responsible for designing several iconic buildings. He then expanded his experience to the USA and Canada, where he worked on a broad range of projects.

Abbas re-joined SSH in 2001 and has since held various positions, including Project Manager, Client Liaison, Deputy Head of Business Development, and Senior Resident Engineer. In these roles, he has effectively led numerous commercial, industrial, and military projects, notably overseeing the design and supervision phases. Abbas currently holds the position of Construction Supervision Director, bringing a wealth of local knowledge and experience to the business.

He earned his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Louisiana Tech University in the United States. Abbas is a member of the Kuwait Society of Engineers and the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering and is affiliated with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Louisiana Chapter. He was awarded the title of Consultant Engineer by the Kuwait Society of Engineers on the recommendation of the Engineers Chartering Council.

Ahmed Essawi

Head of Regulatory and Business Development

Ahmed Essawi has over 21 years of experience in the field of design works for Multidiscipline of Master Planning and various building types. He joined SSH in 2013 as Statutory Authorities Manager and has been responsible for obtaining statutory approvals for all SSH’s projects in Kuwait.

He has been involved in many major projects such as KOC Marine Facilities Upgrading Project, Kuwait International Airport Package 2 - Admin & Fire Station Buildings, Al Shadadiya Industrial Zone Infrastructure, Hessah Al Mubarak District Masterplan, Kuwait University (Academic Support Facilities), PAHW Sabah Al Ahmad city S3 and Arzaq Masterplan.

In 2020, he was promoted to Senior Regulations Manager and recently in 2023 he was promoted to Head of Regulatory and Business Development.

His excellent client relations in private and public sectors as well as his planning skills make him a productive team leader with extensive experience in stakeholder management and clients’ projects pre-development. Through his business intelligence and strategy, Ahmed also ensures best project investment value for clients within their project plan, in coordination with relevant parties.

Ahmed holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Architecture and Architectural Engineering (Town Planning) respectively from Cairo University, Egypt.

He is a certified Professional Engineer, a member of Kuwait Society of Engineers and an acting member in the Engineer Syndicate of Egypt.

Jamal Abdulla

Infrastructure Director and General Manager, Bahrain

Jamal is the Infrastructure Director and General Manager for Bahrain, managing the infrastructure design of SSH projects and business across the region and liaising with clients, external design teams, stakeholders, and authorities.

Jamal joined SSH in November 2012 as a Senior Project Manager involved in managing and supervising SSH’s major infrastructure projects as well as the Building Design projects.

Before joining SSH, Jamal worked in Bahrain for Hyder Consulting as a Programme Manager, supporting the Bahrain Ministry of Works Central Planning Office (CPO) team that managed and coordinated the planning, design, and implementation of primary infrastructure provision associated with the major housing developments to be undertaken under a Private Public Partnership (PPP).

Through previous roles working in Bahrain for the local government (Ministry of Works) and private sector for several developers and consultants, Jamal has more than 25 years of considerable experience in the project management and supervision of highways and highway-related structures, preparing designs for major roads and highway projects, and managing all aspects of the operation and maintenance of infrastructure networks, from initial planning (early scheme development) and detailed designing to tendering, construction, and site supervision. In addition, Jamal has a management capability for business development and familiarity of the local and regional markets. He also fully comprehends all facets of the industry supply chain and key deliverables, including clients, contractors, and consultancy organisations.

Jamal obtained a master’s degree in civil engineering from Purdue University, USA, as well as a Degree in Engineering Management from the University of Bahrain. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), USA, a member & Traditional Fellow of the International Road Federation (IRF), USA, and an ex-member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.

Omar Nuri

Managing Director - KSA, Oman, and Bahrain

Omar is currently the Managing Director of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain, driving results and demonstrating leadership and excellence to ensure the successful delivery of projects to our valued clients in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain.

He joined SSH in December 2009 to help run the then newly established Oman office and to assist in the successful delivery of major projects in Oman, such as the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre and the Royal Opera House Galleria. In the following years, Omar led the project management function of the office, overseeing all projects and being pivotal to winning many bids for the Oman business, such as the Omantel headquarters, Juman 1 and 2 residential blocks in Almouj, Muscat, the Junoot Resort, and the Ghala Heights Mixed-use Development. Since 2016, Omar has held the position of General Manager, and later in 2020, he became the Resident Director responsible for all office operations and achieving business targets.

Prior to joining SSH, Omar worked on both sides of the industry: as a client architect for The Zubair Corporation and as an architect at Atkins, participating in many key projects in Oman. He has 20 years of experience and extensive knowledge of the markets in the region.

Omar holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture from Cairo University and has been a certified PMP, Project Management Professional, from PMI since 2014.

Shane Lahiff

Architecture Director

Shane Lahiff is the Architecture Director for Design.  With 15 years of diverse project experience, Shane has led design projects across the GCC, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Shane joined SSH in 2016 and has had a key role in expanding the company’s design portfolio across the region, specialising in large-scale, mixed-use, master planning and hospitality projects. He has collaborated with leading international brands, delivering award-winning hotel projects in Oman, KSA and Bahrain.

Shane is a graduate of Dublin School of Architecture and holds a professional diploma in architecture from University College Dublin.

Adam Dillon

Site Operations Director

Adam joined SSH in 2014 as a Senior Resident Engineer with more than 15 years' experience within the consulting, contracting and government sector. Currently a key member of SSH’s Oman Site Operations department, he manages a team of 28 multidisciplinary engineers and inspectors to deliver Package 2 of the Oman Exhibition and Convention Centre. Previously, he was Resident Engineer for WS Atkins on The Wave Muscat.

Adam is an accomplished Project Manager with extensive experience working on residential and commercial projects in London, Libya and Morocco in his role as Senior Electrical Engineer for WSP, London. Prior to this, he spent four years with design and build contractor Amec (now Spie Matthew Hall), initially as Senior Electrical Engineer and then as Electrical Production Leader for the Heathrow Terminal 5A development. Adam has design, construction and multidisciplinary project co-ordination and management experience for residential, commercial, healthcare, military, education, public and sports lighting, and has been involved in engineering assignments in Australia, Bahrain, Libya, Morocco, Oman, UAE and the UK.

Adam secured a Master’s Degree in Building Services Engineer Management from the Brunel University in the UK. He is a member of the Institute of Engineering Technologists (MIET) and Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.

David Ross

Structures Technical Director

David joined SSH in 2019 as the Discipline Lead for Structures and is now the Structures Technical Director. With more than 30 years of experience, which he gained while working throughout the Middle East and UK, David is committed to design excellence and the delivery of projects on time and within budget. He has worked closely and successfully with several prestigious architectural and engineering companies to produce landmark building design projects.

David is a passionate designer who successfully collaborates with teams, mentors young engineers, and understands the ethos of building design. He has a well-established reputation for developing successful relationships with clients and for realising each design from concept to construction completion. He is strongly committed to the improvement of quality and efficiency in design teams.

Yashin Maharaj

MEP Technical Director

Yashin joined SSH in 2017 as an Associate Director, and currently holds the position of MEP Technical Director covering Oman, Bahrain and KSA.

As a Chartered Electrical Engineer with more than 22 years of experience in the GCC, Africa, Europe, and the UK. Yashin is well versed with the challenges facing the Built Environment.

Over the past 10 years while working in the GCC, Yashin has been actively involved in delivering several high-profile, complex, and iconic projects in the region. This includes projects like the Museum of the Future and the Dubai Creek Tower. Yashin’s involvement on these projects typically spans across the entire project lifecycle, from design concept through to the completion of construction.

Yashin is an ardent supporter of working creatively and collaboratively to challenge how buildings are designed. He places innovation, environmental responsibility, and customer satisfaction at the heart of the creative process and leads his team of engineers by example.

David Hutton

Building Design Delivery Director

David joined SSH in 2017 and currently holds the position of Building Design Delivery Director, responsible for building design service delivery across all the SSH markets.

As a Chartered Structural Engineer with more than 25 years of experience, David is well versed in the challenges faced by the construction industry. His skill set is broad, having worked for a contractor, a design consultant, and a private developer. During this period, he has gained a significant amount of knowledge on numerous aspects of construction. David has worked and lived in the GCC for the past 16 years and has experience delivering projects within all of the GCC countries as well as sub-Saharan Africa and the UK.

In his current role within SSH, David is responsible for shaping and leading the multi-disciplinary design team to best serve the market’s needs and challenges. David is ultimately accountable for the performance of the building design division, including quality of delivery as well as profitability and team wellbeing.

David has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from the University of Natal, South Africa, as well as a Bachelor of Commerce Degree specialising in Management, majoring in Economics and Business Management, from the University of South Africa (Unisa).

Jamal Abdulla

Infrastructure Director and General Manager, Bahrain

Jamal is the Infrastructure Director and General Manager for Bahrain, managing the infrastructure design of SSH projects and business across the region and liaising with clients, external design teams, stakeholders, and authorities.

Jamal joined SSH in November 2012 as a Senior Project Manager involved in managing and supervising SSH’s major infrastructure projects as well as the Building Design projects.

Before joining SSH, Jamal worked in Bahrain for Hyder Consulting as a Programme Manager, supporting the Bahrain Ministry of Works Central Planning Office (CPO) team that managed and coordinated the planning, design, and implementation of primary infrastructure provision associated with the major housing developments to be undertaken under a Private Public Partnership (PPP).

Through previous roles working in Bahrain for the local government (Ministry of Works) and private sector for several developers and consultants, Jamal has more than 25 years of considerable experience in the project management and supervision of highways and highway-related structures, preparing designs for major roads and highway projects, and managing all aspects of the operation and maintenance of infrastructure networks, from initial planning (early scheme development) and detailed designing to tendering, construction, and site supervision. In addition, Jamal has a management capability for business development and familiarity of the local and regional markets. He also fully comprehends all facets of the industry supply chain and key deliverables, including clients, contractors, and consultancy organisations.

Jamal obtained a master’s degree in civil engineering from Purdue University, USA, as well as a Degree in Engineering Management from the University of Bahrain. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), USA, a member & Traditional Fellow of the International Road Federation (IRF), USA, and an ex-member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.

Shane Lahiff

Architecture Director

Shane Lahiff is the Architecture Director for Design.  With 15 years of diverse project experience, Shane has led design projects across the GCC, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Shane joined SSH in 2016 and has had a key role in expanding the company’s design portfolio across the region, specialising in large-scale, mixed-use, master planning and hospitality projects. He has collaborated with leading international brands, delivering award-winning hotel projects in Oman, KSA and Bahrain.

Shane is a graduate of Dublin School of Architecture and holds a professional diploma in architecture from University College Dublin.

Adam Dillon

Site Operations Director

Adam joined SSH in 2014 as a Senior Resident Engineer with more than 15 years' experience within the consulting, contracting and government sector. Currently a key member of SSH’s Oman Site Operations department, he manages a team of 28 multidisciplinary engineers and inspectors to deliver Package 2 of the Oman Exhibition and Convention Centre. Previously, he was Resident Engineer for WS Atkins on The Wave Muscat.

Adam is an accomplished Project Manager with extensive experience working on residential and commercial projects in London, Libya and Morocco in his role as Senior Electrical Engineer for WSP, London. Prior to this, he spent four years with design and build contractor Amec (now Spie Matthew Hall), initially as Senior Electrical Engineer and then as Electrical Production Leader for the Heathrow Terminal 5A development. Adam has design, construction and multidisciplinary project co-ordination and management experience for residential, commercial, healthcare, military, education, public and sports lighting, and has been involved in engineering assignments in Australia, Bahrain, Libya, Morocco, Oman, UAE and the UK.

Adam secured a Master’s Degree in Building Services Engineer Management from the Brunel University in the UK. He is a member of the Institute of Engineering Technologists (MIET) and Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.

David Hutton

Building Design Delivery Director

David joined SSH in 2017 and currently holds the position of Building Design Delivery Director, responsible for building design service delivery across all the SSH markets.

As a Chartered Structural Engineer with more than 25 years of experience, David is well versed in the challenges faced by the construction industry. His skill set is broad, having worked for a contractor, a design consultant, and a private developer. During this period, he has gained a significant amount of knowledge on numerous aspects of construction. David has worked and lived in the GCC for the past 16 years and has experience delivering projects within all of the GCC countries as well as sub-Saharan Africa and the UK.

In his current role within SSH, David is responsible for shaping and leading the multi-disciplinary design team to best serve the market’s needs and challenges. David is ultimately accountable for the performance of the building design division, including quality of delivery as well as profitability and team wellbeing.

David has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from the University of Natal, South Africa, as well as a Bachelor of Commerce Degree specialising in Management, majoring in Economics and Business Management, from the University of South Africa (Unisa).

Kobus Botes

Business Development Manager

Kobus joined SSH in 2017 as Principal Design Manager, acting as principal liaison between clients and the respective project design teams. He is currently the Business Development Manager for South and Sub-Saharan Africa, developing these new markets and ensuring successful project delivery within region.

Kobus has a proven track record for efficiently analysing, planning, and delivering a range of complex construction projects. He has the knowledge to apply excellent interpersonal and people development skills, with a key focus on building cross-cultural relationships and recruiting, thereby leading, and coaching highly effective cross-cultural teams to deliver projects to industry best practice.

Kobus has 26 years of experience working within the real estate and construction industries in East Africa, South Africa and the GCC.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Architecture from the University of the Orange Free State in South Africa and registered as a Professional Architect with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) in 2002.

Jamal Abdulla

Infrastructure Director and General Manager, Bahrain

Jamal is the Infrastructure Director and General Manager for Bahrain, managing the infrastructure design of SSH projects and business across the region and liaising with clients, external design teams, stakeholders, and authorities.

Jamal joined SSH in November 2012 as a Senior Project Manager involved in managing and supervising SSH’s major infrastructure projects as well as the Building Design projects.

Before joining SSH, Jamal worked in Bahrain for Hyder Consulting as a Programme Manager, supporting the Bahrain Ministry of Works Central Planning Office (CPO) team that managed and coordinated the planning, design, and implementation of primary infrastructure provision associated with the major housing developments to be undertaken under a Private Public Partnership (PPP).

Through previous roles working in Bahrain for the local government (Ministry of Works) and private sector for several developers and consultants, Jamal has more than 25 years of considerable experience in the project management and supervision of highways and highway-related structures, preparing designs for major roads and highway projects, and managing all aspects of the operation and maintenance of infrastructure networks, from initial planning (early scheme development) and detailed designing to tendering, construction, and site supervision. In addition, Jamal has a management capability for business development and familiarity of the local and regional markets. He also fully comprehends all facets of the industry supply chain and key deliverables, including clients, contractors, and consultancy organisations.

Jamal obtained a master’s degree in civil engineering from Purdue University, USA, as well as a Degree in Engineering Management from the University of Bahrain. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), USA, a member & Traditional Fellow of the International Road Federation (IRF), USA, and an ex-member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.

Michael Byron

Managing Director

Michael is an Architect who has more than 25 years' experience working on projects in Europe and the Middle East. Since his arrival in UAE 2010, Michael has applied his extensive experience in the delivery of major projects in Europe to the Middle East environment.

Throughout his career, as a talented organiser and team-builder, he has continually applied his management skills to the wider business, leading to him gradually taking senior management roles in the businesses he has joined and significantly contributed to business growth.

Michael founded SSH's Dubai office in 2015 and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of business development, client management, is responsible in bidding, negotiation and management of all contracts. Aided by his fluency in German and English, and his profound understanding of the construction market in the Gulf region, he provides a key interface with our Middle Eastern clients, who can draw on this considerable experience.

Michael graduated from Dublin's University College with a Bachelor of Architecture Degree and is a member in Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI).

Shane Lahiff

Architecture Director

Shane Lahiff is the Architecture Director for Design.  With 15 years of diverse project experience, Shane has led design projects across the GCC, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Shane joined SSH in 2016 and has had a key role in expanding the company’s design portfolio across the region, specialising in large-scale, mixed-use, master planning and hospitality projects. He has collaborated with leading international brands, delivering award-winning hotel projects in Oman, KSA and Bahrain.

Shane is a graduate of Dublin School of Architecture and holds a professional diploma in architecture from University College Dublin.

Adam Dillon

Site Operations Director

Adam joined SSH in 2014 as a Senior Resident Engineer with more than 15 years' experience within the consulting, contracting and government sector. Currently a key member of SSH’s Oman Site Operations department, he manages a team of 28 multidisciplinary engineers and inspectors to deliver Package 2 of the Oman Exhibition and Convention Centre. Previously, he was Resident Engineer for WS Atkins on The Wave Muscat.

Adam is an accomplished Project Manager with extensive experience working on residential and commercial projects in London, Libya and Morocco in his role as Senior Electrical Engineer for WSP, London. Prior to this, he spent four years with design and build contractor Amec (now Spie Matthew Hall), initially as Senior Electrical Engineer and then as Electrical Production Leader for the Heathrow Terminal 5A development. Adam has design, construction and multidisciplinary project co-ordination and management experience for residential, commercial, healthcare, military, education, public and sports lighting, and has been involved in engineering assignments in Australia, Bahrain, Libya, Morocco, Oman, UAE and the UK.

Adam secured a Master’s Degree in Building Services Engineer Management from the Brunel University in the UK. He is a member of the Institute of Engineering Technologists (MIET) and Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.

David Ross

Structures Technical Director

David joined SSH in 2019 as the Discipline Lead for Structures and is now the Structures Technical Director. With more than 30 years of experience, which he gained while working throughout the Middle East and UK, David is committed to design excellence and the delivery of projects on time and within budget. He has worked closely and successfully with several prestigious architectural and engineering companies to produce landmark building design projects.

David is a passionate designer who successfully collaborates with teams, mentors young engineers, and understands the ethos of building design. He has a well-established reputation for developing successful relationships with clients and for realising each design from concept to construction completion. He is strongly committed to the improvement of quality and efficiency in design teams.

Yashin Maharaj

MEP Technical Director

Yashin joined SSH in 2017 as an Associate Director, and currently holds the position of MEP Technical Director covering Oman, Bahrain and KSA.

As a Chartered Electrical Engineer with more than 22 years of experience in the GCC, Africa, Europe, and the UK. Yashin is well versed with the challenges facing the Built Environment.

Over the past 10 years while working in the GCC, Yashin has been actively involved in delivering several high-profile, complex, and iconic projects in the region. This includes projects like the Museum of the Future and the Dubai Creek Tower. Yashin’s involvement on these projects typically spans across the entire project lifecycle, from design concept through to the completion of construction.

Yashin is an ardent supporter of working creatively and collaboratively to challenge how buildings are designed. He places innovation, environmental responsibility, and customer satisfaction at the heart of the creative process and leads his team of engineers by example.

Abdelkader Al Saadi

Director of Architecture

David Hutton

Building Design Delivery Director

David joined SSH in 2017 and currently holds the position of Building Design Delivery Director, responsible for building design service delivery across all the SSH markets.

As a Chartered Structural Engineer with more than 25 years of experience, David is well versed in the challenges faced by the construction industry. His skill set is broad, having worked for a contractor, a design consultant, and a private developer. During this period, he has gained a significant amount of knowledge on numerous aspects of construction. David has worked and lived in the GCC for the past 16 years and has experience delivering projects within all of the GCC countries as well as sub-Saharan Africa and the UK.

In his current role within SSH, David is responsible for shaping and leading the multi-disciplinary design team to best serve the market’s needs and challenges. David is ultimately accountable for the performance of the building design division, including quality of delivery as well as profitability and team wellbeing.

David has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from the University of Natal, South Africa, as well as a Bachelor of Commerce Degree specialising in Management, majoring in Economics and Business Management, from the University of South Africa (Unisa).

Dimitris Tsingelidis

Business Development Director

Dimitris joined SSH in early 2019 as an MEP Discipline Lead and, later within the same year, he was promoted to Business Development Director leveraging a wide network of personal and company contacts, including royal private offices, tier one developers and governmental clients.

He is responsible for promoting SSH’s work and ethos, designing and implementing the company’s business development strategy, engaging with C-suite and senior management within key organisations, driving sustainable business growth, and delivering in-depth market analysis.

Dimitris is a Chartered Engineer and an Associate RICS with 23 years of experience in the UAE, UK and Greece in the fields of operational and commercial management, construction contract administration, MEP design, as well as strategic planning and business development. Projects he has been involved in include hospitality projects, mixed-use developments, super tall and high-rise buildings, healthcare facilities, Olympic sport facilities, industrial facilities and railway projects.

Having worked for various clients, consultancies and contractors, Dimitris offers a diverse skill set and in depth understanding of the industry at all levels.
Before joining SSH, Dimitris worked for various tier one organisations such as the private office of the ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Atkins (UK and UAE), as well as Terna SA – Greece’s leading general contracting company.

Dimitris holds a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Liverpool John Moores University in the UK, and a Master’s Degree in Building Services Engineering from Brunel University, UK.

Danny Warde

Chief Strategy Officer

Danny joined SSH in 2008 and was responsible for establishing the Oman office and was instrumental in raising our profile within Oman, culminating in SSH winning an award for the Junoot Eco Resort project at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Singapore and the Oman Consultant of the Year Award in 2014. Following these successes Danny has joined the company’s C-suite regional team to drive our expansion into outer MENA markets, including Algeria, Egypt and Morocco. He is leading the development of corporate and territorial marketing plans whilst ensuring their implementation is consistent with corporate growth goals, actively participating in strategic development and the pursuit of clients and project opportunities locally and regionally.

Prior to joining SSH Danny worked for KUCM and gained experience working on Kuwait International Airport Gateway Hotel, Bahrain Duty Free Shopping Mall and the American University of Kuwait. Danny is experienced in leading multidisciplinary project design and construction supervision teams, has extensive commercial management experience, and speaks English, Arabic and French fluently.

He has a DESS’ Degree in Architecture from the University of Balamand and he is a Chartered Professional Architect with the Lebanese Society of Engineers and Architects.

Shane Lahiff

Architecture Director

Shane Lahiff is the Architecture Director for Design.  With 15 years of diverse project experience, Shane has led design projects across the GCC, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Shane joined SSH in 2016 and has had a key role in expanding the company’s design portfolio across the region, specialising in large-scale, mixed-use, master planning and hospitality projects. He has collaborated with leading international brands, delivering award-winning hotel projects in Oman, KSA and Bahrain.

Shane is a graduate of Dublin School of Architecture and holds a professional diploma in architecture from University College Dublin.