1. Curriculum Vitae
David Ostrowski
78 Harbourside, Inverkip
Renfrewshire
PA16 0BF
Phone: 07873 982128
david_ostrowski77@hotmail.com
Personal Statement
I am a junior temporary works designer, who 4 years ago graduated from the University of Glasgow with a Bachelors
of Engineering. During my studies in the University of Glasgow, I was regularly required to problem solve. This taught
me to apply a variety of strategies in my approach to a problem. I also completed various group tasks that involved
engineers, architects and quantity surveyors from other schools. I also completed an individual thesis.
Since then I have worked for Petrofac and RDG Engineering. At Petrofac I was a graduate field engineer on the
Laggan Tormore project, a £500 million contract to construct a gas plant in the Shetland Isles for Total. I now work at
RDG Engineering as a junior temporary works designer, tasked with the design of temporary works. This design
includes the production of engineering drawings and calculations. These jobs have increased my experience in the
industry. They have also given me the knowledge to produce temporary works designs in a logical and methodical
way.
I am a proven hardworking and confident individual looking to further my career as an engineer within the
petrochemical industry, with an ultimate goal of working overseas.
Current Work Experience:
2013, June to 2014, December - RDG Engineering, Consulting Engineers
Junior Temporary Engineer
Duties include:
 Undertake temporary works design (scaffolding, formwork, falsework, etc.)
 The production of calculations, either for a design or to check a client’s design.
 The production of drawings for design and existing temporary works.
 Site visits with clients to discuss a problem they have, and how we can provide a solution for them.
 Interface with clients to discuss temporary works designs to ensure they are happy with what they have
 The production of excel spreadsheets to decrease the time it takes for calculations, used company wide.
 Used the software RMD Beam for designs.
 Investigate bridge parapets between Glasgow and Edinburgh, for the introduction of the live line.
2013, June to 2014, December - Petrofac International Ltd, Laggan Tormore Project
Graduate Field Engineer (Temporary Works Coordinator)
Duties include:
 Approval of applications to undertake civil construction works.
 Compiling and presiding over Live Services in conjunction with the commissioning department and Permits to
Work. I was entailed with coordinating all excavations and ensured the correct information was in the permits.
 Analysis of temporary work requirements for installation of services and production of appropriate design
solutions or approval of designs by others, this was for both civil and temporary works.
 Soil investigation (geotechnical earthworks, roads etc.), stability calculations (piling, foundations, concrete, etc.)
and structural support (structural steel) design where required.
 Inspection of on-going work, particularly civil works. At times I had to liaise and advise our Civil/Structural
superintendents.
 Production or approval of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
 Involved with the creation of all Temporary Work documents.
 Provided training for site staff and operatives.
 On-site Health and Safety checks.
 Verifying manufacturer’s design of temporary office accommodation blocks, and general temporary works.
 Involved with Permanent design, specifically with the security fence.
 Responding to general engineering technical queries from sub-contractors. This meant I had to keep constant
contact with all parties involved, i.e. Subcontractor and Client.

2.  Involved with permanent design, specifically the security fence. This included liaising with our CAD department
to create drawings that were then approved for construction.
2012, May to October - Petrofac International Ltd, Laggan Tormore Project
Assistant Engineer (Engineering Placement)
During this placement I was seconded to various departments. These included:
 Field Engineering – Responding and assisting to technical queries, this had me liaising with Petrofac Sarjah.
 Planning – Designing a simple method with which to record and track poured concrete and concrete planned
to be poured.
 Document Control – Organising construction drawings to enable ease of access for construction team.
 Contract Management – Assist with contractual issues between Contractor, Sub-Contractor and the Client.
 Quality Control – Ensuring that quality standards of concrete reinforcement for foundations were an
acceptable quality.
 Health and Safety – Tasks were assisting with tool box talks, administration, and daily onsite inspections to
reduce risk of potential incidents.
 Higher Management – Worked with the Site Manager and managers in all the departments to create a power
point for the client review.
Academic Qualifications:
Scotland 2008 to 2013 - University of Glasgow
Bachelors of Civil Engineering (BEng), accredited by ICE and IStructE, modules studied:
 Structural Design - This involved a major project called the “Interact Project” which tasked me to work with an
Architect to design a writers retreat.
 Structural Mechanics
 Geotechnical Engineering
 Water Engineering
 Mathematics
 Highway Engineering
 Civil Engineering Administration/ Planning and Estimating
 Surveying
 Autocad
 Dissertation “Can Microbes be used to Engineer Geological Barriers?”
Secondary Education:
Cedars School of Excellence – Greenock
Highers: Maths, Biology, Physics, English, Computing
Academic Awards:
 2008 - Dux of Cedars School
 2008 - Neil Dougall Prize for Mathematics
Extra-Curricular Activities
In my spare time I like to keep active by learning Martial arts. I thoroughly enjoy martial arts because you
are constantly learning about yourself and gaining new skills. It is also very important in martial arts to have
self-discipline and to continually expand your knowledge. The self-discipline that I gain is used in all
aspects of my life.
References
Details will be forwarded on request