Syrym Sertayev - Structural Bridge Engineer

Q: Where is Syrym based?

Syrym is based in Prague, Czech Republic .

Q: What languages does Syrym speak?

Syrym speaks the following languages: Kazakh (Native), Russian (Native), English (Advanced), Czech (Elementary), German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Syrym have?

Syrym has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Syrym has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Syrym may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Syrym's latest experience?

Syrym's most recent position is Structural Bridge Engineer at Mott MacDonald .

Q: What companies has Syrym worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Syrym has worked for Mott MacDonald and Valbek EU .

Q: Which industries is Syrym most experienced in?

Syrym is most experienced in industries like Construction and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Syrym most experienced in?

Syrym is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Research and Development (R&D) .

Q: Which industries has Syrym worked in recently?

Syrym has recently worked in industries like Construction .

Q: Which business areas has Syrym worked in recently?

Syrym has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Prague, Czech Republic

Experience

Feb 2022 - Present

4 years 1 month

Prague, Czech Republic

Structural Bridge Engineer

Mott MacDonald

High Speed 2 railway, Phase 1 MWCC Area North, United Kingdom: Performed calculations for multiple multi-span integral bridges with various foundations.
Created analytical models of the bridges, considering construction stages and material non-linearity.
Developed FEA models of structural components to simulate structural behavior under static and dynamic/seismic loading conditions.
Conducted soil-structure interaction analysis in collaboration with geotechnical engineers.
Performed detailed fatigue analysis of steel and concrete structures.
Verified the design of pile and spread foundations, substructures, and PSC superstructure.
Designed acoustic noise barriers and earth retaining walls.
Reviewed deliverables including reports, GA, RC, Steelwork CAD drawings and BIM models.
A428 highway, Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet, United Kingdom: Designed highway bridges and communicated with contractors, subcontractors, and project managers. Nominated for excellent performance.
Designed reinforcement of the structures, including prestress RC and checked deliverables.
Assessed and resolved interdisciplinary clashes in the federated model.
Reviewed BIM models and ensured compliance with material quantities.
R7 and M3 highways feasibility study, Moldova: Performed feasibility studies and reviewed technical assessment of over 40 bridges on R7 and M3 highways in Moldova.

Feb 2022 - Jan 2023

1 year

Prague, Czech Republic

Structural Bridge Engineer (part-time)

Valbek EU

Greater Cairo Metro, Line 3 Phase 3C, Egypt: Designed the front and rear launching noses for an incrementally launched girder.
Conducted analysis of the launching stages, considering shape irregularities of the structures, support levels, and various loading conditions.
Created a detailed FEA model of the launching stages.
Developed finite element models of components subjected to in-plane and out-of-plane loading combinations and designed steel connections.
Studied possibilities of accidental out-of-track launching and their effects on internal forces.
High-speed rail Balabenka, Czechia: Performed preliminary design of multiple slab bridges and culverts.
Created preliminary design drawings for these structures.

Mar 2021 - Jan 2022

11 months

Prague, Czech Republic

Structural Bridge Engineer

Valbek EU

Pedestrian Bridge in Cheb, Czechia: Designed the front launching nose, steel, and concrete structures for the incrementally launched bridge.
Analysed the launching stages, considering static and kinematic friction, launching curvature, shape irregularities of the structures, support levels, and various loading conditions.
Designed a concrete casting bed with temporary counter-force walls.
Designed the steel launching nose, side guides, pulling frame, and their connections.

Dec 2019 - Nov 2020

1 year

Prague, Czech Republic

Junior Researcher (part-time)

Nuclear Research Institute Rez

Japanese Nuclear Power Plant Aging Management Programme: Studied research state-of-the-art articles, mainly Russian, Japanese, American and Czech.
Worked in the laboratory with radioactive materials.
Wrote a subject matter master’s thesis (grade A).

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Construction (5 years) and Energy (1 year).

Construction

Energy

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Product Development (5 years), Quality Assurance (4 years), and Research and Development (1 year).

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Research and Development

Summary

Experienced structural engineer with a strong academic foundation (MSc. with Honors) and a proven track record in designing bridge and civil structures. Skilled in both structural and nuclear engineering, with 5 years of bridge engineering experience delivering successful international projects. I am a graduate member of IStructE actively working toward chartership.

Skills

Ms Office
Midas Civil
Idea Statica
Rfem
Autocad
Navisworks
Python
Matlab
Scia
Geo5
Revit
Trimble
Dlubal (Shape-thin, Rsection)

Languages

Kazakh

Native

Russian

Native

English

Advanced

Czech

Elementary

German

Elementary

Education

Oct 2019 - Jun 2021

Czech Technical University in Prague

Master in Structural Civil Engineering, with honors · Structural Civil Engineering · Prague, Czech Republic · GPA 3.6/4.0

Oct 2015 - Jun 2019

Czech Technical University in Prague

Bachelor in Structural Civil Engineering · Structural Civil Engineering · Prague, Czech Republic

Oct 2012 - Jun 2015

Eurasian National University, Faculty of Physics

Nuclear Physics · Kazakhstan

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Syrym based?

Syrym is based in Prague, Czech Republic.

What languages does Syrym speak?

Syrym speaks the following languages: Kazakh (Native), Russian (Native), English (Advanced), Czech (Elementary), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Syrym have?

Syrym has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Syrym has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Syrym may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Syrym be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Syrym would be well-suited for roles such as: Structural Bridge Engineer, Structural Bridge Engineer (part-time), Junior Researcher (part-time).

What is Syrym's latest experience?

Syrym's most recent position is Structural Bridge Engineer at Mott MacDonald.

What companies has Syrym worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Syrym has worked for Mott MacDonald and Valbek EU.

Which industries is Syrym most experienced in?

Syrym is most experienced in industries like Construction and Energy.

Which business areas is Syrym most experienced in?

Syrym is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Syrym worked in recently?

Syrym has recently worked in industries like Construction.

Which business areas has Syrym worked in recently?

Syrym has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Syrym's education?

Syrym holds a Master in Structural Civil Engineering from Czech Technical University in Prague and a Bachelor in Structural Civil Engineering from Czech Technical University in Prague.

What is the availability of Syrym?

Syrym is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Syrym?

Syrym's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.