LEAD DESIGN CONSULTANTS
Multi-Disciplinary Engineers
Sustainability Advisors
Global Presence

KPM is a world class, global multidisciplinary engineering practice creating innovative, sustainable, efficient and proven solutions to the built environment

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Global Offices

15+

Years in operation

200+

team members

500+

projects

ABOUT US

KPM is a global multidisciplinary engineering practice providing innovative, sustainable and proven solutions to the built environment. KPM simplifies the complicated, taking complex concepts and delivering the highest levels of constructability across projects, with a strong focus on reducing operating costs. As a sustainability-focused company KPM prides itself on guaranteeing minimal environmental impact without compromising the efficacy of its engineering solutions.

When clients partner with KPM Engineering, they can be confident in receiving world-class, design-led engineering solutions that meet internationally recognised standards. KPM Engineering provides the perfect blend of global know-how and regional expertise.

“Excellence, Simply Delivered”

SERVICES

KPM have expertise in a full spectrum of engineering and management disciplines.  We have lead design consultant teams capable of taking charge of multi-million dollar developments, sustainability specialists looking at every aspect of reducing the impact of buildings to experts in specific fields such as AV and ICT or MMC.  Our core services are:

LEAD DESIGN CONSULTANTS

At KPM Engineering, we specialize in providing expert leadership as lead design consultants for large-scale construction projects. As your primary point of contact, we manage the overall design process, ensuring seamless coordination between architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders. Our team takes on the responsibility of integrating complex systems, optimizing design solutions, and ensuring that all aspects of the project meet technical, budgetary, and regulatory requirements.

STRUCTURAL DESIGN

At KPM Engineering, we specialize in providing expert leadership as lead design consultants for large-scale construction projects. As your primary point of contact, we manage the overall design process, ensuring seamless coordination between architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders. Our team takes on the responsibility of integrating complex systems, optimizing design solutions, and ensuring that all aspects of the project meet technical, budgetary, and regulatory requirements.

MEP

Our MEP experts design systems that bring buildings to life making them safe, sustainable, efficient, healthy and habitable for occupants and developers.  Our engineers design the most efficient, code-compliant systems for heating, ventilation and air conditioning; wired and wireless electrical infrastructure to power, light, secure and control the building; water for hydration, sanitation, storm drainage and fire protection ; and central plant to seamlessly work with the utility infrastructure.

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ENGINEERS

KPM Engineering is a leading multi-disciplinary engineering firm offering a comprehensive range of services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Specializing in structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering, we provide tailored solutions across a wide variety of sectors, from commercial and residential developments to industrial and infrastructure projects.

Digital Engineering – BIM/Automation

Building Information modeling(BIM) has changed the way developers, architects, engineers, contractors and consultants work together.  BIM is a standard process at KPM for developing design. Our BIM model encompasses building geometry, spatial relationships, geographic information, quantities and properties of building components. It helps us manage building data during its life cycle & present our design intent more accurately. We are capable of including cost, program management and asset management within BIM.

SUSTAINABILITY

At KPM Engineering, we are deeply committed to delivering sustainable engineering solutions that prioritize both environmental responsibility and long-term value. Our expertise spans across structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering, where we integrate innovative, energy-efficient designs and eco-friendly practices into every project.

DFMA/MMC

Using innovative but proven technologies including modern methods of constr uction (MMC), Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA), logistic and procurement analysis, construction methodology and erection sequencing KPM has expertise to deliver the project more efficiently and cost effectively that traditional construction and trade based approaches.

OUR SECTORS

KPM Engineering have experience in a large number of development sectors including:

PROJECTS

With our involvement in over 500 projects, KPM has a proven track record of delivering excellence in developments across a diverse range of sectors and locals.

AWARDS

KPM Engineering have proudly won numerous international awards for our work and our people and projects have featured  in prestigious global publications. 

PEOPLE

Our people are at the heart of all we achieve at KPM and are the beating heart of our company.  Our teams are made up of experts at the forefront of their specialities who, together, help KPM achieve outstanding results for their clients.

PUBLICATIONS

KPM’s projects and our team of people have featured  in numerous prestigious global publications. 

Zoya Khan

PR Manager
MBA

Zoya currently serves as the PR Manager at KPM. With her strong communication skills and articulate nature, she excels in public relations, shaping the public image and communication strategies of the organization. Zoya leverages her creativity and innovative thinking to develop and implement comprehensive PR plans that align with the company’s vision and goals.

Her role involves enhancing the company’s brand presence, thereby expanding its market reach. Managing media relations and crafting compelling narratives are her forte. Zoya plays a pivotal role in elevating the company’s profile through innovative PR campaigns and media engagements. She believes in open communication, building a cohesive and motivated team.

Zoya’s passion for her work and commitment to excellence drive KPM’s success and bolster its reputation in the industry.

Sara Khanchandani

Finance manager

MBA

With her natural flair for numbers and meticulous attention to detail, Sara seamlessly fits into her role as Finance Manager at KPM. Her extensive financial knowledge and experience in equity markets empower her to provide the leadership team with precise financial insights and forecasts, facilitating smooth and efficient financial operations. Sara’s analytical skills and thoroughness ensure that financial decisions are informed and timely.

Her responsibilities encompass budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and risk management. In her role, Sara safeguards KPM’s financial health and promotes transparency and accountability. Her positive, solution-driven approach fosters an environment of growth and productivity, making it easier to navigate complex financial landscapes. Sara’s knack for numbers enables her to uncover the stories within the data, making her an invaluable asset to the team.

Sonali Rane

Commercial Manager

Commerce Graduate

Sonali serves as Bids & Commercial Manager and has been managing the client end for KPM. She has been leading introduction and implementation of all necessary bid procedures, governance, and processes independently. Sonali plays a highly networked role that requires an ability to work on contractual, commercial and technical aspects of RFPs and projects. Ensuring that the bids are successful and meeting client’s expectations at the same time motivates her. Commercial awareness, business acumen, stamina, statistical analysis are her key assets.

Exploring numerous details while being with KPM for over 8 years, Sonali has developed her passion and flair for creativity. Her innovative thinking has helped KPM to present and thrive in the global market. It is the sense of belonging and perseverance has led her to be part of a brilliant team that is aspiring to achieve great heights in building industry.

Deepak Bashetty

Regional Director
B.E.Civil, M.Tech.Structures

Deepak Bashetty is a post graduate structural engineer with 16 years of experience in design of mid to high-rise buildings, special structures, residential building and commercial shopping mall, health care hospital buildings, hotel and airport’s & Industrial Structures. His research paper on Performance Based Pushover Design of Buildings has been much talked about in the global structural engineering fraternity. Deepak is highly organized, motivated and capable of meeting deadlines by employing the available resources and achieving the desired results. Dedicated team player who possesses excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, communication, interpersonal, negotiation, staff supervision management and coordination skills.

He is an Associate member and Chartered engineer of Institution of Engineers, Graduate member of Institution of Structural Engineers UK and pursuing chartered membership, Certified Internal Auditor and ISO Quality Management by Lloyds LRQA. He works closely with John to lead the Structural engineering service at KPM.

Dr. Amit Chaudhari

Associate Director
B.E., M.E.Hydraulics-civil

Dr.Amit Chaudari with his immense passion for water conservation and sustainability drives design programs on mission critical sustainable projects. His experience with WSP Flack + Kurtz, Lodha, Tata Projects includes infrastructure – planning for large land parcels, feasibility studies and analysis, siltation and erosion control plans, stormwater management, detailed designs of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems and pumping stations.

Amit holds a PhD in water management and is highly conversant with global best practices and standards, as well as in documentation and approval processes of various regulatory authorities viz. MoEF, MPCB, CFO, DEWA, ADDC etc. Amit holds a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering& a Master’s Degree in Hydraulics. He successfully mentors new talent with hands on approach. He is meticulous about achieving targets in a timely fashion ensuring highest level of quality standards.

Anilkumar Madhavan

Regional Director
B.E. Electrical

Anil Kumar has over 31 years of experience in Design, Engineering, Procurement and Execution of various world class MEP projects which include Mixed- use, Hospitality, Residential and Commercial developments. His experience of working on both sides of the coin that is with international design consultants & also large developers helps us better understand and address key challenges faced by our clients. Having based in Dubai for the past 20 years and being involved with the design and delivery of projects like Al Fattan tower, Shangrila Hotel&Dubai Media City, Anil has seen very closely the evolution of Dubai into the city that it is today.

Anil with this in depth knowledge of complex electrical systems possesses excellent organizational, relationship management, problem solving and interpersonal skills with cross-cultural adaptation of new technology & creative abilities.

SI SHEN

Head of Sustainability
MSc, BSc (Hons), CEng MCIBSE, Low Carbon Energy Assessor, WELL AP, LEED AP

Si Chen is an accomplished sustainability expert and currently serves as the Head of Sustainability at KPM.  With over 10 years of experience leading sustainable design initiatives at renowned firms such as Foster + Partners and Sweco, Si brings a wealth of expertise in driving innovative, low-carbon solutions across global real estate portfolios. Working closely with architectural teams, Si has led projects recognized for their
seamlessly integrated sustainable designs, underpinned by data-driven decision-making and meticulous attention to detail.

At Foster + Partners, Si led a team of engineers skilled in advanced analytical techniques, pushing the boundaries of conventional design to achieve bespoke sustainable solutions. Her extensive experience spans both public and private sectors, with a proven track record of successful projects across the Middle East, UK, Europe, APAC, and North America, including commercial, airport, residential, retail, education, and industrial sectors.

Si holds a master degree in Environmental Engineering from Imperial College London, specialising in Sustainable Business, Sustainable Resource Management, and Life Cycle Assessment. She also earned a bachelor degree in Architectural Environment Engineering from the University of Nottingham with First Class honors, focusing on Building Service Design, Low Carbon Technology, and Project Management.  A CIBSE Chartered Engineer, certified Low Carbon Energy Assessor, and accredited WELL AP and LEED AP professional, Si is passionate about staying at the forefront of sustainability trends. She continuously enhances her expertise to deliver innovative, impactful solutions, providing bespoke sustainable design for global projects.

Rahina Qazi

Operations Director
Commerce Graduate

Rahina serves as Operations Director and has been heading a multifaceted role in HR, Operations& Finance. Her responsibilities include putting efficient workflows in place to maximize the company’s productivity and performance. She has developed robust operational strategies, working closely with leadership team to meet company growth objectives. Rahina believes in workplace transparency and hence she encourages a culture of clear communication in organization. She possesses outstanding leadership skills and an ability to develop engineering talent across disciplines.

In the last 8 years with KPM, through her relentless commitment, dedication, and hard work she has been instrumental in driving KPM’s growth. Workplace wellbeing and the team’s growth keeps Rahina motivated towards KPM’s roadmap of success. Being a strategic business partner and advisor to the firm Rahina is a driving force of KPM.

Brian Sweeney

Director Projects
MEng CEng MICE

Brian serves as Director Projects with over 20 years of Middle East and international experience working with leading global consultants in the construction industry. Brian’s strong engineering background combined with outstanding leadership and project management skills ensure to deliver successful, sustainable, and profitable projects. His vast experience helps him offer superior expertise in project management, digital transformation, stakeholder engagement, and thought leadership.

Brian is a true leader having in-depth understanding of every aspect of building services, he has successfully Led 60+ team members in project management, design management, construction supervision, digital delivery, and business development. He believes in leading from the front and is actively involved in every stage of the project from conceptualization to actualization.

Brian has completed his MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with Modern Language (German) from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. He is a Chartered Member of the MICE CEng and Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute. He was also awarded as the UAE Project Manager of the Year by the Construction Week Magazine.

Colin Scott

Director MEP
BEng CIBSE ASHRAE

Colin, a seasoned engineering professional with a distinguished career in excellence and leadership, currently holds the position of Director of MEP at KPM Engineering, specializing in System Design and Integration as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the UAE Military. With 23 years of experience as a Chartered Mechanical Building Services Engineer, he brings a wealth of expertise that spans various sectors, including commercial, industrial, defense, hospitality, education, and healthcare.

Before joining KPM Engineering, Colin served as the Business Group Leader for Engineering Services at GHD in Abu Dhabi, where he successfully led a dynamic team of 60+ professionals. During his tenure, he demonstrated a commitment to delivering high-quality, technically sound solutions from project inception to completion. Colin’s leadership is marked by a focus on innovation in design processes, fostering continuous personal and professional development, and embracing digital engineering and automation.

Colin is known for his proactive approach to driving efficiency, adeptly managing teams, and skillfully navigating project planning and financial control. Holding a B.Eng. (Hons) from the University of Strathclyde, he is a Chartered Engineer and an esteemed member of both CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) and ASHRAE.

Kashif Fakih

Director

B.E., MBA

Kashif Fakih leads KPM’s client relationships and engagements across the Middle East & the US. He has lived and worked in New York and Dubai. Kashif has worked with a wide variety of clients, including international developers, architects, private clients and government bodies. Kashif’s attention to detail as well as his professional project and managerial skills has led to a rapport of trust and dependability with our clients and design teams. Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish sustainable and long-term relationships with clients across the world have helped develop KPM into the present entity.

With his natural flare, positive team spirit, and respect of individuality within the workforce, he has been successfully creating a healthy and competitive environment of camaraderie and growth within KPM.

Mitesh Bavdekar

Director

B.E., MBA

Mitesh Bavdekar spearheads the implementation of Digital Twin & Transformation across projects & leads the R&D within the organization exploring new and innovative solutions to better design buildings. He has spent 10 years in London, working with some of the world’s best international MEP consulting firms managing complex projectsin the UK and KSA such as the Heathrow airport expansion in London.

Positively tapping his client awareness, knowledge of design programs and construction life cycle, he aims at coming up with simplified innovative solutions at every stage of a project. Mitesh, with his excellent mathematical, IT and analytical skills, has perfectly balanced creativity and practicality to manage and lead projects delivery teams at KPM.

Dmitri Jajich

Global Director Structure
BA. Physics, MS. Civil, CENG, MISTRUCTE, SE, PE, EUR ING, LEED

Dmitri Jajich is an accomplished structural engineer who is currently serving as Global Director of Structures at KPM.  He commenced his career at the Chicago office of SOM in 2000, moving to London in 2012, where he assumed leadership of the London Structural Engineering group. Dmitri’s academic journey began with a degree in art history and physics before he pursued engineering, showcasing his multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving.

Over his 24-year tenure, Dmitri has contributed to a diverse array of projects, from iconic structures like the Burj Khalifa to bespoke single-storey residences. His portfolio boasts over a dozen structural engineering awards, underscoring his commitment to excellence. Collaborating closely with architectural teams and artists, Dmitri has spearheaded projects renowned for their seamlessly integrated structural designs, marked by clear expression and meticulous detailing.

At SOM, Dmitri led a team of engineers proficient in advanced analytical techniques, pushing beyond conventional norms to realize structurally innovative solutions. His designs, characterized by ambition and practicality, prioritize simplicity and buildability. Notably, Dmitri’s expertise extends to internationally significant projects such as Manhattan Loft Gardens, Denver Union Station, Cayan Tower, and Karlatornet Tower.

Recognized for his outstanding contributions, Dmitri was awarded FIStructE by the Institution of Structural Engineers. He also holds memberships with many professional associations including MIStructE and Chartered Engineer (CEng) in the United Kingdom and Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) and Professional Engineer (PE) in the USA. He also carries the European Engineer (EUR ING) designation and is a LEED Green Associate.

kashif fakih

DIRECTOR, B.E, MBA

Kashif Fakih leads KPM’s client relationships and engagements across the Middle East & the US. He has lived and worked in New York and Dubai. Kashif has worked with a wide variety of clients, including international developers, architects, private clients and government bodies. Kashif’s attention to detail as well as his professional project and managerial skills has led to a rapport of trust and dependability with our clients and design teams. Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish sustainable and long-term relationships with clients across the world have helped develop KPM into the present entity.


With his natural flare, positive team spirit, and respect of individuality within the workforce, he has been successfully creating a healthy and competitive environment of camaraderie and growth within KPM.

Mitesh Bavdekar

DIRECTOR, B.E, MBA

Mitesh Bavdekar spearheads the implementation of Digital Twin & Transformation across projects & leads the R&D within the organization exploring new and innovative solutions to better design buildings. He has spent 10 years in London, working with some of the world’s best international MEP consulting firms managing complex projectsin the UK and KSA such as the Heathrow airport expansion in London.


Positively tapping his client awareness, knowledge of design programs and construction life cycle, he aims at coming up with simplified innovative solutions at every stage of a project. Mitesh, with his excellent mathematical, IT and analytical skills, has perfectly balanced creativity and practicality to manage and lead projects delivery teams at KPM.