Our Team

Fahed Maida

Civil Structural Engineer (BEng Civil Engineering, MSc Structural Engineering)

Fahed is a Chartered Structural Engineer with 20 years of engineering design experience. He is the director of Beta Design Consultants. He holds an MSc in Structural Engineering from City University of London and a BEng in Civil Engineering from Aleppo University.

• Started on site as a Field Design Engineer for four years dealing with construction-related technical queries.
• Joined a major consulting firm (AECOM) for three years working on the refurbishment and upgrade of large-scale projects including the assessment and upgrade of Imperial Chemical Works (now Syngenta) and the conversion of the iconic Dean Clough Mills to flats and offices.
• Joined Bechtel for three years as a Senior Structural Engineer designing industrial and energy structures for seismic, blast, dynamic and extreme loading. He was responsible for the successful design and coordination with Field Engineers on large scale steel and concrete structures.
• Set up the company in London in 2009, he has provided civil/structural consultant services on residential, commercial and industrial projects. Clients that have used Beta services include BP, DNV GL, KBR, Mustang, Bechtel, Reg Vardy, Cooperative Housing associations, Commercial and Residential Estate Agents and numerous contractors, steel fabricators and residential clients.

Fahed has a special interest in the assessment, refurbishment and alteration of existing/historic buildings. His portfolio includes a research project on the iconic London Smithfield Market, the conversion of Industrial Victorian Mills into mixed use residential/commercial development and the refurbishment of Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) Works.

On a personal note, Fahed was born in Syria (Hasake). He is married and has three children. He loves playing tennis and skiing.

Architectural Engineer (BArch)

Maes is an Architectural Engineer with five years of design experience. She is a partner in the company. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Homs, Syria.

Before joining the company, Maes worked as a design engineer in the Middle East for a year where she worked on the architectural design of two multi-storey residential buildings. Since joining Beta Design Consultants, Maes has worked on the conceptual and detailed design of new houses, new flats, converted flats, loft conversions and house extensions. She has also worked on the modification of commercial buildings. Maes is responsible for leading projects from initial meetings with the clients to final drawings. Her experience in various stages of the buildings is a true asset to the company as she prepares construction method statements, temporary works drawings, and when supervising works on site. Maes has a special interest in the habitable space. She places great emphasis on the efficient use of space to suit the daily needs of the modern lifestyle.

On a personal note, Maes was born in Syria (Homs). Her passion is walking the alleys of the Middle East’s old towns (Damascus, Homs, Hama, Aleppo, Cairo, Alexandria, Beirut, Istanbul). Maes is married and has three children.

Mohamed Ali

BEng (Hons), MSc in Civil Engineering

Mohamed is a Senior Engineer and joined Beta Design in 2022. He has a bachelor’s degree with a first class and a master’s with Distinction. Prior to joining BDC, Mohamed worked at GCA Ltd, Checkel Dalton Associates and GDC Partnership as a Senior Structural Engineer on Industrial, Commercial, and mixed-use residential projects.

Mohamed is responsible for running projects at BDC, which are primarily within the residential and commercial sectors on both new and existing buildings. One of his strengths lie in identifying commercial and technical risks to schemes at early stages in the projects and guiding teams to design out problems rather than around them.

Mohamed’s motivation and enthusiasm stems from producing elegant design solutions. These qualities ensure he is always appointed to lead projects where such input is required.

Mohamed loves football, travel and watching UFC events during his free time.

Luis Sampayo

Civil Structural Engineer (MSc Civil Engineering)

Luis is a Qualified Civil Engineer with 8 years of experience. He holds a BEng in Civil Engineering from UTAD in Portugal and an MSc in Civil Engineering from FEUP also in Portugal.

He started at JAFOC company as a design engineer where he did structures, drainage, gas and fire protection Design. Before joining Beta Design Consultants, and already in the UK, he went through some companies where he worked as a Site Manager and as Cad Technician.

Luis was born in Portugal (Vila Real). He is married and has two children. He loves playing tennis, football and table tennis. He also likes to relax doing math exercises or playing Bridge (card game) with his family.

Sai Jahnavi Naidu Obulasetty

BTech MSc Civil Engineering (Structural design)

Jahnavi is a Senior Structural Engineer. She joined Beta Design team on a part-time basis in 2022. She has 3.5 years of experience in Civil Engineering (Structural) design for Tall Buildings, Residential buildings and Industrial Steel building design in Singapore. She is currently dealing with the Structural Design for various projects handled by Beta.

She holds a bachelor’s degree with first class from National Institute of Technology, Sikkim.

She holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural) from National University of Singapore.

Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Science in Advanced Structural Engineering from Imperial College London.

She is a Graduate Member of IStructE.

She loves travel and hiking.

Charls Sebastian

Civil Structural Engineer (M.Tech in Structural Engineering)

Charls is a Civil Structural Engineer with 3 years of engineering design experience in residential, commercial and industrial projects and 4 years of site engineering experience.

He holds a Masters in Structural Engineering from MG University, Kerala and a Bachelors in Civil Engineering from Kannur University, Kerala, India. He is a Chartered Engineer of the Institute of Engineers(India) and Associate of Institute of Valuers(India).

He loves listening to music, cooking and playing board games.

Worood Al-Rawi

Architectural Engineer (BArch)

Worood holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Baghdad. She is an Architectural Engineer with four years design experience in residential, commercial, industrial, exhibition stands and leisure projects.

Worood’s knowledge of buildings design in various sectors is a real asset to the company. She is working on the design of residential, industrial, public and commercial buildings. She has completed the design of many planning applications and permitted developments including new housing, conversions to flats and lofts/extensions. She prepares construction method statements, technical specifications, temporary works drawings, contracts and also takes part in site supervision. Worood is interested in the whole cycle of building design so she takes a leading role in the preparation of buildings regulations packages including details of structural drawings, insulation, drainage and fire safety.

On a personal note, Worood is Married and has one son. She loves cooking, dining and exploring new places. She is most passionate about her hometown Baghdad and the architecture of its old buildings and public squares.

Charles Kijjambu

BSc Architectural Engineering

Charles holds a BSc Hons in Architectural Engineering and has over 20 years architectural and interior fit out experience in commercial & retail, healthcare, housing and community schemes with a thorough knowledge of new build construction and refurbishment work.

His extensive experience in both the commercial and housing sector has enabled him to develop highly valued technical and space planning skills and an excellent knowledge of the Building Regulations ensuring statutory compliance.

Charles understands very well that architectural and structural design are two sides of the same coin and that the relationship between structure and architecture is therefore a fundamental aspect in the design and construction of buildings.

Charles works as a Consultant for Beta Design Consultants. His role is to supervise the architectural design team and he plays a crucial role in project management and delivery.

Wisdom Agbey

Consulting Structural Engineer (B.Sc. (Hons)(Eng), M.Sc. CEng, MIStructE)

Wisdom is a highly skilled and a Chartered Structural Engineer with over 20 years of engineering design & fabrication experience. Wisdom holds an M.Sc. in Structural Engineering and Material Science from Ruhr University, Bochum, Germany. Wisdom’s experience spans across both the built environment and the oil & gas industry.

He has worked with major industry players like Zerna Kopper & Partners Germany, AECOM UK, SLP Engineering Ltd, UK. (now Sembmarine SLP), Aquaterra Energy UK, CB&I UK, Kellog Brown & Root (KBR) UK and Petrofac EPS West. He has acted managed design teams across multi-billion industrial and energy projects.

His portfolio includes the structural assessment and upgrade design for the historic Imperial Chemical Industries works in Huddersfield (now Syngenta), Front End Engineering Design (FEED), analysis & design of numerous oil & gas platforms for major clients like Total, Chevron, BP, ConocoPhilips, Tullow Oil, Hess/Dragodos, etc.

His speciality includes design of Conductor supported platforms, Topsides for FPSOs, Link Bridges, Living Quarters, Process modules, Vent Stacks and Jackets. Wisdom acts as a consulting structural engineer for Beta Structural Engineering. He is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers (London). On a personal note, Wisdom is married and has three children.