Nominations

The Electoral Commission has received the nominations listed below.

Objections may be submitted up to and including Friday, 18 September 2026. Any objection must be accompanied by a written justification clearly stating the grounds on which it is being lodged.

The Commission will review all objections received and will publish the final approved list of candidates on Friday, 18 September 2026.

Inġ. Simon Scicluna (Mechanical WN:641)
Inġ. Norman Zammit (Electrical WN:344)
Inġ. Nathan Gatt (Mechanical WN:2140) 
Inġ. Alexander Galea (Mechanical WN:639)
Inġ. Maria Rita Muscat (Mechanical WN:1062)
Inġ. Joseph Restall (Mechanical WN:124)

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Inġ. Simon

Scicluna

Inġ. Simon Scicluna, B.Eng. (Hons), M.Sc. (Sustainable Energy)


Graduate of the University of Malta (1997, 2014) with nearly three decades of engineering, project management, and governance experience across both the private and public sectors.


Governance & Professional Leadership


  • Chamber & Academia: Active contributor to the engineering community throughout his career, having served on the University Faculty Board of Engineering, the University Engineering Students Association, the Chamber of Engineers, and the Institute for Sustainable Energy.
  • Public Sector & National Infrastructure: Career progression from private manufacturing—covering project management, maintenance, and quality assurance—into strategic public sector roles. Since 2010, he has contributed to national energy policy, regulation, and EU-funded project implementation across key entities including the Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS), the Energy and Water Agency (EWA), and the Foundation for Tomorrow’s Schools (FTS).
  • Current Role: Works at InterConnect Malta Ltd (ICM), focusing on the development and execution of large-scale national energy infrastructure projects.


Board Contribution & Vision


As a sitting member of the Bord tal-Inġiniera over the past two years, Inġ. Scicluna has, amongst other duties, driven critical regulatory initiatives and spearheaded strategic discussions on renovating the profession. He is actively engaged in bridging industry demands in line with national exigencies and academic pathways across the UoM and MCAST. He seeks re-election to continue contributing towards these structural reforms, promoting the engineering title, and ensuring the profession remains adaptable and relevant to society's evolving needs.

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Inġ. Norman

Zammit

Ing. Norman Zammit is a warranted electrical engineer with extensive experience in engineering, project management, facilities management, business strategy, risk and corporate services. He holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Honours) from the University of Malta, an MSc in Building Services Engineering from Brunel University and an MBA from the University of Chester.


His career includes major projects and appointments in Malta and internationally, including Mater Dei Hospital, Hilton Malta and Portomaso Tower, as well as assignments in Sudan, Russia and Libya. He has held management positions with SmartCity Malta, Tigné Point and Enemalta plc, where he serves as Executive Director.


Ing. Zammit has contributed to the engineering profession in Malta. He served as an elected Member of the Engineering Board from 1998 to 2002, was General Secretary of the Chamber of Engineers during the same period, and served as President of the Chamber of Engineers from 2014 to 2019.

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Inġ. Nathan

Gatt

I am a Warranted Mechanical Engineer (No. 2140) with over a decade of experience spanning medical devices R&D, waste management, engineering infrastructure, process governance, environmental compliance, process re-engineering and automation/AI integration.


Previously at WasteServ Malta, I managed Malta’s largest waste treatment facilities, led a 120-person operations team, implemented ISO 9001/14001/45001 certification. I’m now a manager within the Process and Automation Improvements transformation team at LeoVegas Group, governing enterprise-wide automation, AI adoption and process re-engineering.


Through my own practice, GENCO® (Gatt Engineering Consultancy), as a certified ATEX practitioner, ISO 50001 auditor, ERA PDA Auditor, and EPC assessor, I provide warranted engineering sign-offs, energy audits, and ERA/EPC compliance work for industrial and commercial clients. I am standing for the Board to improve transparency in warrant processing turnaround and to secure formal recognition for engineers working in modern, technology-driven practice areas and empowering the profession.

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Inġ. Alexander

Galea

Ing. Alexander Galea graduated as a mechanical engineering in 1997. He has spent the majority of

his career in the product development and manufacturing field within the automotive industry also occupying senior leadership roles. He is also active on the UOM Industrial Advisory Board and currently is the CEO for BCRS Malta. If elected, he will bring to the board significant international experience within the engineering sector and will work to continue strengthening the role of the engineer within the Maltese society.

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Inġ. Maria Rita

Muscat

Inġ. Maria Rita Muscat Scicluna graduated from the University of Malta with a B.Eng. (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering in 2008 and subsequently began her career as 

an Aircraft Engineer at Lufthansa Technik Malta. In 2012, she obtained a Master’s degree 

in Integrated Product Development, also from the University of Malta.


In 2017, she was appointed Senior Aircraft Engineer and later promoted to Engineering and Planning Manager. In this role, she led a team of approximately 30 employees responsible for aircraft engineering, maintenance planning and technical documentation.


More recently, she took on the role of Modification Program Manager, coordinating 

complex aircraft modification projects and supporting STC readiness across multiple 

departments and international partners.


Throughout her 18-year career in aviation, Maria Rita has contributed to numerous projects related to operational readiness, compliance, aircraft cabin modifications and the enhancement of company capabilities. She has also participated in local and international initiatives promoting engineering careers and STEM education.


Recognised for her collaborative leadership style and commitment to continuous improvement, Maria Rita is also actively involved in parish activities and charitable initiatives

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Inġ. Joseph

Restall

Ing Joseph Restall graduated as a Mechanical Engineer in 1988. I have held post at Enemalta, 

ST, Toly, Hilton and Corinthia as well as a freelance consultant throughout the last 38 years. Specialised in sustainability, innovation and product development am currently Senior Head of Engineering, Technical Services and Sustainability for the Corinthia Group, were I oversee projects, capital investment and sustainability as well as supporting operations through my team. 


I have already represented engineers on the Enginiera board from 2022-2024 as an elected 

member. I am also a current member of the National Climate Action Council. 


I am committed to pushing and supporting the progress of the Engineering profession and seek election to the new board to promote a reform in the regulation of the profession enabling and enhancing the role of the engineer in industry and society.

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Inġiniera Elezzjoni 2026

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