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Firat got the opportunity to stay with the company where he did his master's thesis.

Firat Can Köseci graduated from the master’s programme in Real Estate and Construction Management in 2018. He stayed in Sweden after graduation and now works for the multi-disciplinary engineering, design and consultancy company Ramboll.

Firat Can Köseci
Master's programme in Real Estate and Construction Management

Hi Firat, what are you working at the moment?

I joined Ramboll Sverige while I was writing my master’s thesis at KTH, and I now work as a BIM/CAD/GIS-Coordinator. In my department, BIM & Digitalization, we are working with a variety of construction projects, yet my portfolio tends to be more focused on infrastructure development. Hence, I work and collaborate closely with the transportation agencies and municipalities in Sweden. I’m responsible for coordinating multi-disciplinary design models and creating/managing the 3D models for the projects. Being sure that the design process is undertaken according to the client’s requirements and regulations through information coordination is also an ongoing task for me. In addition, I am responsible for testing and developing an internal RPA service, which succeeded and is currently in service. In the near future, I am aiming to initiate an R&D project.

What can a regular day look like at your job?

I start the day by checking my e-mails and deciding how many hours are required for each project/task on that day. Since I work as a consultant, I have a set percentage of my weekly working hours that I can delegate to each project. Thus, managing resources is a solid start to each day. Due to the nature of my position, I am in contact with many designers from different companies and may have several meetings on a chaotic day. There are also days that I work at the client’s office and attend coordination meetings.

However, it is fair to say that my favourite part of the day is still the fika breaks, especially on the Fridays when we get a selection of pastries for the fika.

Why did you choose this programme at KTH?

One of the first things that I considered when I applied to this master’s programme was the high-level education quality and standards at KTH. The connections and opportunities that KTH provides to its students were very intriguing to make my decision. KTH’s ties with the industry and the profound alumni network also brought another aspect into my decision. To be more specific to my programme, I believe that the diverse curriculum was significant for shaping the track I wanted to follow and be able to enrich my knowledge from different aspects of my profession. Additionally, RICS accreditation and the programme’s eminent professors strengthened my decision.

Are there any insights or knowledge you acquired during your studies that have been extra useful for you in your career?

My time at KTH brought a deep understanding of the characteristics and differences of the construction sector in Sweden. I have gained insights on project management and how it is practised in the Swedish construction sector, which I believe has supported and prepared me to find my way around faster when I started to work. On the other hand, I consider myself lucky to have obtained more BIM (Building Information Modelling) knowledge and the chance to implement this in my course projects. The guest lecturers from many different companies and major projects also helped me foresee what kind of obstacles I might face in projects.

What were the best aspects of your studies at KTH?

KTH’s prestige and my master’s programme’s reputation opened many doors in my career. I have had the chance to meet with companies and explore my career options through career fairs. I believe that KTH is a great place to shape your future endeavours and widen your expectations. Additionally, I would say the diversity in the programme syllabus is a great asset, which allows you to follow different tracks and specialise. I also appreciate that we integrated with the industry through the guest lecturers, site visits and real-life case studies in many courses.

What is your best memory from your time at the university?

On one of my very first days in Stockholm, I had saved a day just to stroll around campus, get lost a bit and spend some time in the courtyard just to connect to my new school and make my first memories. I guess it was at least one of my favourite memories. I also enjoyed to attend THS welcoming activities and student events during my first semester.

What are your plans for the future?

I am always keen to learn and experience as much as I can, and I am planning to increase my knowledge and experience through my current job. I see myself bringing new aspects into BIM via research and R&D projects, and getting more involved in project management.

What would you want to say to a student thinking of applying for this programme?

KTH is a place where the range of courses and flexibility of the master‘s programmes give you the opportunity to match your wants and needs. For the programme courses, I recommend that you prepare yourself for different subjects and try to ensure that you can find the courses that you feel comfortable studying.