About Us
SAS Malta is a structural engineering and architectural firm based in Lija, Malta. It was established in 2011 to deliver exceptional structural engineering expertise to developers, contractors and property owners with an emphasis on service, quality and economy. The emphasis was on providing value engineering with the aim of using sophisticated engineering techniques to deliver cost effective and efficient buildings. Throughout the years the firm has evolved to provide all the services required by periti and today has a team dedicated to planning and architectural design.
Throughout these years, we have been involved in various large and medium sized projects such as bridges, flyovers, large commercial centres, apartment buildings, houses of character, hotels, restaurants, offices, etc both in Malta and abroad.
At SAS Malta, you will be working directly with the decision maker and we believe that providing this level of involvement by experienced professionals will ensure that the integrity of the work will be upheld from the beginning to the end which is essential to maintain schedules and budgets. Whether working for the owner, contractor, developer or investor, our goal is to deliver an excellent building. The firm provides a responsive service and is strongly committed to ensure projects meet all the needs, to achieve the goals and expectations of our clients.
OUR GOAL
To achieve the objectives of our mission we have a framework which provides the vision and guide for our business. The service we provide must be right the first time and every time.
Our people are our business. The company and its employees have a duty to collaborate and work together to deliver the right service. Taking pride in what we do and carrying our work to the best of our ability is our motto. We have found this level of commitment as an essential component of what distinguishes SAS Malta in this profession.
David Paul Grima – Chartered Civil Engineer and Architect, Managing Director
David Paul Grima obtained his Bachelor in Architecture and Civil Engineering from the University of Malta in 2005. He has also obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in the Conservation of Masonry Structures from the University of Malta and MSc. in Concrete Structural Engineering from Imperial College London. He had worked with established practices in Malta for a number of years before setting up the practice. Throughout the years he has worked on large commercial, infrastructural and residential buildings both in Malta and abroad. David Grima is a Chartered Engineer and is registered with the British Institution of Civil Engineers and the United Kingdom Engineering Council. He is also warranted as an Architect and Civil Engineer by the Government of Malta and FEANI. In 2023 David was granted fellowship status by the Institution of Civil Engineers.
David Paul Grima obtained his Bachelor in Architecture and Civil Engineering from the University of Malta in 2005. He has also obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in the Conservation of Masonry Structures from the University of Malta and MSc. in Concrete Structural Engineering from Imperial College London. He had worked with established practices in Malta for a number of years before setting up the practice. Throughout the years he has worked on large commercial, infrastructural and residential buildings both in Malta and abroad. David Grima is a Chartered Engineer and is registered with the British Institution of Civil Engineers and the United Kingdom Engineering Council. He is also warranted as an Architect and Civil Engineer by the Government of Malta and FEANI. In 2023 David was granted fellowship status by the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Sean Cassar - Lead Structural Engineer & Architect, Associate Director
Sean graduated from the University of Manchester in 2010 and then worked with local firms for years before moving to the United Kingdom where he worked with engineering consultancy firms, managing medium to large scale projects. In 2016, he then undertook an MSc in Structural & Foundation Engineering where he graduated with Distinction. Sean moved back to Malta in 2019 where he worked with top firms before setting up his own consultancy. In 2022, Sean joined SAS Malta to help run the engineering department especially tasked with managing the large scale projects. Sean is a member of the IStructE and is a warranted Architect and Structural Engineer.
Sean graduated from the University of Manchester in 2010 and then worked with local firms for years before moving to the United Kingdom where he worked with engineering consultancy firms, managing medium to large scale projects. In 2016, he then undertook an MSc in Structural & Foundation Engineering where he graduated with Distinction. Sean moved back to Malta in 2019 where he worked with top firms before setting up his own consultancy. In 2022, Sean joined SAS Malta to help run the engineering department especially tasked with managing the large scale projects. Sean is a member of the IStructE and is a warranted Architect and Structural Engineer.
Stephan Borg – Architect & Structural Engineer
Stephan first joined SAS Malta in 2020 and worked here for 1 year before leaving to pursue other opportunities. He rejoined the firm in 2022. Stephan has over 5 years working experience and graduated as an Architect and Structural Engineer from the University of Malta. Stephan works on a variety of tasks ranging from Planning Applications to Structural Drawings and Site Work. Stephan mainly works on the larger projects within the firm and is particularly good at managing teams.
Stephan first joined SAS Malta in 2020 and worked here for 1 year before leaving to pursue other opportunities. He rejoined the firm in 2022. Stephan has over 5 years working experience and graduated as an Architect and Structural Engineer from the University of Malta. Stephan works on a variety of tasks ranging from Planning Applications to Structural Drawings and Site Work. Stephan mainly works on the larger projects within the firm and is particularly good at managing teams.
George Fenech – Architect & Structural Engineer
George graduated from the University of Malta in 2020 and obtained his Masters in Structural Engineering. He joined SAS Malta in June 2020 and has focused on both Structural and Architectural design. He has proved to be very proficient in maximizing the use of Sites from both Structural and Architectural perspectives. He is also very proficient in the preparations of Valuations.
George graduated from the University of Malta in 2020 and obtained his Masters in Structural Engineering. He joined SAS Malta in June 2020 and has focused on both Structural and Architectural design. He has proved to be very proficient in maximizing the use of Sites from both Structural and Architectural perspectives. He is also very proficient in the preparations of Valuations.
Celine Platts – Office Planning Executive
Celine joined SAS in 2020 and oversees the Panning Authority administration side of the company. Her role includes liaising with clients and overseeing various Planning Authority procedures. In 2022, Celine was promoted to Office Planning Executive and is tasked with managing various deadlines and planning submissions. Celine wants to travel the world and loves the sea, she takes any chance she can get to go diving alongside her nieces.
Celine joined SAS in 2020 and oversees the Panning Authority administration side of the company. Her role includes liaising with clients and overseeing various Planning Authority procedures. In 2022, Celine was promoted to Office Planning Executive and is tasked with managing various deadlines and planning submissions. Celine wants to travel the world and loves the sea, she takes any chance she can get to go diving alongside her nieces.
Francesca Busuttil – Office Manager
Francesca joined SAS Malta in 2022 and has over 20 years of experience in administration. Her job is to manage all administrative systems in the office. Francesca is in charge of most of the financial aspects at the office as well as time and project budgets and deadlines.
Francesca joined SAS Malta in 2022 and has over 20 years of experience in administration. Her job is to manage all administrative systems in the office. Francesca is in charge of most of the financial aspects at the office as well as time and project budgets and deadlines.
Mireille Emilie Rapa – Architect & Structural Engineer
Mireille joined the firm in 2021 and graduated as a Structural Engineer from the University of Malta. She is mainly tasked with Structural Design and Detailing and is proficient in both concrete and steel structures. She is a very keen traveller.
Mireille joined the firm in 2021 and graduated as a Structural Engineer from the University of Malta. She is mainly tasked with Structural Design and Detailing and is proficient in both concrete and steel structures. She is a very keen traveller.
Darren Azzopardi – Architect and Structural Engineer
Darren joined SAS Malta in 2022 as an Architect and Structural Engineer. He works on a wide array of tasks such as Bills of Quantities, Structural Design, Site Management and Valuations.
Darren joined SAS Malta in 2022 as an Architect and Structural Engineer. He works on a wide array of tasks such as Bills of Quantities, Structural Design, Site Management and Valuations.
Mary Anne Azzopardi – Architect and Structural Engineer
Mary-Anne worked at SAS Malta in 2019/2020 and returned in 2022. She graduated as an Architect and Structural Engineer from the University of Malta in 2022 and works on a wide variety of tasks ranging from Planning Applications to Structural Drawings and Calculations. Mary-Anne loves to work in a team and gets on very well with both clients and colleagues.
Mary-Anne worked at SAS Malta in 2019/2020 and returned in 2022. She graduated as an Architect and Structural Engineer from the University of Malta in 2022 and works on a wide variety of tasks ranging from Planning Applications to Structural Drawings and Calculations. Mary-Anne loves to work in a team and gets on very well with both clients and colleagues.
Alexia Bonello Ghio – Architect and Structural Engineer
Alexia graduated as an Architect and Structural Engineer from the University of Malta in July and specialized in Structural Engineering. Her main focus is Value Engineering and good Structural Detailing. She enjoys creative activities in her spare time and is always up for a challenge.
Alexia graduated as an Architect and Structural Engineer from the University of Malta in July and specialized in Structural Engineering. Her main focus is Value Engineering and good Structural Detailing. She enjoys creative activities in her spare time and is always up for a challenge.
Ethel Grima – Site Consultant
Ethel started her career in 2009 while completing her studies with the University of Bath in International Construction Management. In the early years of her career, she was exposed to national projects with complex detailing and finishing systems. She has augmented her career by holding consecutive positions in quality assurance and quality control. She joined SAS in 2022 as a site consultant and is tasked with managing and overseeing construction sites.
Ethel started her career in 2009 while completing her studies with the University of Bath in International Construction Management. In the early years of her career, she was exposed to national projects with complex detailing and finishing systems. She has augmented her career by holding consecutive positions in quality assurance and quality control. She joined SAS in 2022 as a site consultant and is tasked with managing and overseeing construction sites.
Michelle Camilleri – Architectural & Structural Detailer
Michelle joined the firm as an apprentice in 2020 and has gradually increased her responsibilities at the firm. She mainly works on architectural drawings and detailing. In her free time Michelle enjoys playing her guitar or indulges herself in a game of basketball or a good workout.
Michelle joined the firm as an apprentice in 2020 and has gradually increased her responsibilities at the firm. She mainly works on architectural drawings and detailing. In her free time Michelle enjoys playing her guitar or indulges herself in a game of basketball or a good workout.
Lino Grima – Financial Consultant
Lino joined SAS Malta in 2022 and works as the Financial Consultant. He has over forty years of experience as a Chief Financial Officer of large companies. He joined SAS Malta to manage and advise on accounts, budgets and financial projections.
Lino joined SAS Malta in 2022 and works as the Financial Consultant. He has over forty years of experience as a Chief Financial Officer of large companies. He joined SAS Malta to manage and advise on accounts, budgets and financial projections.
Matthew Deguara - Architectural & Detailer
Matthew joined SAS Malta in 2022 and mainly works on planning applications and architectural drawings. Matthew has a very keen eye for detail and works very well as a part of a team.
Matthew joined SAS Malta in 2022 and mainly works on planning applications and architectural drawings. Matthew has a very keen eye for detail and works very well as a part of a team.
Ryan Debono – Architectural & Structural Detailer
Ryan is currently studying architecture and civil engineering at the University of Malta. He has a special interest in urban design. Ryan works on a variety of tasks at SASMalta ranging from architectural drawing to structural details.
Ryan is currently studying architecture and civil engineering at the University of Malta. He has a special interest in urban design. Ryan works on a variety of tasks at SASMalta ranging from architectural drawing to structural details.
Daniel Agius – Architectural & Structural Detailer
Daniel joined SAS Malta in 2023 and should be graduating from the University of Malta in 2024.
Daniel joined SAS Malta in 2023 and should be graduating from the University of Malta in 2024.