Smitha Shafeeq
Public Works Authority (Ashghal)
environmental engineering expert
Smitha Shafeeq
Smitha is an Environmental Expert with over 18 years of multidisciplinary experience in Environmental Design, Permitting, Construction Environmental Management, Compliance, and Sustainability across the UK, Qatar, and India. Her career includes impactful roles as an Environmental Consultant and Specialist on major infrastructure projects such as Old Doha Port, Hamad Port, Lusail Tower & Car Park, Gewan Island (Pearl Qatar), and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. She has also worked on environmental compliance in the UK and conducted environmental research in India.
Smitha holds dual master’s degrees in environmental science—Environmental Pollution Control from Middlesex University (UK), and Environmental Management from Mahatma Gandhi University (India).
She specialises in Environmental Permitting, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems, implementation, and sustainability planning and compliance. She has led environmental efforts as a Consultant, Manager, and Auditor, ensuring regulatory compliance and championing sustainable practices in complex construction environments. In addition, Smitha holds a diploma in Journalism and worked as a journalist for two years.
