Nabeel joined Fairhurst in February 2020 as a Graduate Structural Engineer and the start of his career proved to be unorthodox. With an integrated master’s degree from the University of Southampton in Civil Engineering & Architecture and a fresh-faced excitement to finally dive into the industry, nothing could have prepared him for what came next.

After just one month into his Fairhurst journey, the global pandemic led to a nationwide lockdown and stay-at-home orders for non-essential workers. Nabeel spent his first few months at Fairhurst working completely remotely; a lifestyle which felt alien but one to which he quickly adapted. After almost a year, Nabeel was finally able to meet so many colleagues in person with whom he had met virtually.

Nabeel’s development over the last few years earned him two promotions including becoming a Structural Engineer in 2022 and Senior Structural Engineer in 2024. He is largely involved in a variety of projects, including Project Emerald, a unique refurbishment project in the heart of London. Now he has his sights set on chartership with the IStructE; a goal he is steadily working towards every day.