UK’s Trailblazing Women Structural Engineers & Design Leaders to Watch in 2025
In the dynamic world of structural engineering the most influential leaders are those who recognise that their work extends far beyond calculations and construction sites. They understand that engineering is ultimately a human centred profession one that shapes experiences communities and futures. Among this rare group of visionary leaders stands Najwa Jawahar a remarkable figure whose journey and contributions embody the transformative power of purpose driven design.
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Najwa Jawahar
BEng (Hons.) MEng, CEng, FIStructE, Associate Director, Design Manager, Property and Buildings
In the concrete and steel landscape of Manchester’s evolving skyline, where every beam placement matters and every design decision reverberates through generations, stands a leader who is redefining what it means to build with both precision and purpose. Najwa Jawahar BEng (Hons.) MEng, CEng, FIStructE, a senior leader in the structural engineering and design management, represents a new generation of engineers who view their craft not merely as technical problem-solving, but as a profound form of service to communities and future generations.
Sonia Bendjaffer Yousef
C.E.O. & Founder of WONDER MUSLIM WOMEN ©
In a world where wellness is often stripped of its spiritual roots, one visionary has built a sacred bridge between evidence-based health practices and the enduring wisdom of Islam. As the Founder and CEO of WONDER MUSLIM WOMEN©, Sonia Bendjaffer Yousef, N.D., has pioneered an intelligent transformative model of holistic well-being that centers cultural authenticity and divine connection as core components of true healing.
Maliha Al Sulaimani
Head of Business Development
In the rapidly evolving landscape of Middle Eastern business, where digital transformation meets ambitious national visions, few leaders have mastered the delicate art of balancing strategic growth with authentic relationship building quite like Maliha Al Sulaimani. With over 18 years of experience spanning project management, sales, and business development, she has emerged as a defining voice in how organizations can achieve sustainable expansion while maintaining genuine value creation for all stakeholders.
