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Abins Thottathikulam

Northampton,United Kingdom

Summary

Accomplished site engineer with extensive experience in quality assurance, strategic project management, and resource management. Proficient in AutoCAD 2D and 3D, Primavera, MS Project, and Powerproject. Demonstrates strong skills in setting out techniques, interfacing and integration, and risk/opportunity management. Adept at enforcing safety standards, conducting quality inspections, and performing root cause analysis. Committed to precision measurement and maintaining high-quality standards throughout all project phases. Career goal includes leveraging expertise to drive successful project outcomes while ensuring safety and quality compliance.

Ambitious professional with knack for problem-solving and process improvement, seeking to leverage strong analytical and communication skills in Quality Engineer role. Demonstrated ability in project management and quality control, ensuring adherence to industry standards and enhancing product reliability. Committed to driving continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Quality Engineer

Balfour Beatty Vinci
Bromford, United Kingdom
04.2024 - 04.2025

Scope of Project: Part of the HS2 scheme, the Bromford Intermediate Shaft consists of a 48m Deep Shaft and will feature two number cable adits with connecting cross passages in addition to two ventilation adits directly connecting to the up-line and down-line tunnels

All four adits will be constructed utilizing Sprayed Concrete Lining method

  • Ensured all construction activities were executed in compliance with project specifications, design drawings, and HS2 durability standards
  • Verified that all construction materials met specified quality standards and obtained necessary approvals prior to procurement
  • Ensured approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) were in place and implemented before commencement of works
  • Conducted regular inspections across all construction activities, ensuring alignment with project specifications and design requirements
  • Monitored intervention points outlined in ITPs to ensure compliance by all relevant parties
  • Oversaw subcontractor performance to ensure adherence to established quality standards and project expectations
  • Delivered regular quality training sessions to site teams to promote awareness and compliance with quality procedures
  • Identified and reported non-conformities, working with subcontractors and delivery teams to develop corrective and preventive measures
  • Supported subcontractors in the effective use of digital tools such as the Dalux application for quality management and documentation
  • Assisted delivery teams in the timely preparation and submission of Quality Record Packages (QRPs)
  • Acted as liaison between clients, designers, and site teams to coordinate inspections, approvals, and resolve issues promptly
  • Proactively identified potential quality concerns, implementing preventive actions to avoid delays and additional costs
  • Addressed and clarified design-related queries with designers prior to execution
  • Collaborated with delivery teams to raise and manage Field Change Requests (FCRs), ensuring necessary approvals were secured ahead of implementation
  • Conducted training sessions to improve team's understanding of quality assurance protocols.
  • Implemented corrective actions to reduce manufacturing defects.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with proficiency in problem-solving and troubleshooting.

Deputy Manager/Civil Section Engineer

CBRE South Asia PVT LTD
Kochi, India
08.2018 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: CBRE was established in 1906, is an American commercial real estate services and investment firm
  • It is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2021 revenue)
  • The firm is ranked 122nd on the Fortune 500 and has been included in the Fortune 500 every year since 2008
  • Responsible for the construction of one high rise building, Amenity building and External development
  • Prepared up-to-date logs and monthly and weakly reports
  • Assured quality of works in all stages
  • Project Co-ordination, planning, execution of works and all site activities (earth and ground works, drainage, various ducting etc.) as per specification
  • Executed waterproofing works at site and ensured all tests
  • Inspected all structural elements with Quality standards before and during concrete pouring
  • Ensured the quality testing of all construction materials before construction at site
  • Ensured all HSE standards are following at site
  • Certified bills (payment application) from contractors
  • Actively promoted and supported the quality control program at Project site
  • Carried out joint inspection with Client and Contractor to discuss the critical issues at Project site and sorted it out
  • Reviewed quality specifications, technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback on the installation of SIDERISE fire barriers
  • Generated detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases
  • Developed and implemented quality standards, quality control systems
  • Estimating, prioritizing, planning, and coordinating quality testing activities
  • Conducted thorough inspections to ensure all installed fire barriers meet safety standards and regulations
  • Monitored and analyzed quality performance
  • Ensured high-quality project deliverables and client satisfaction by implementing rigorous testing, inspection procedures and test plans and enforcing Project Quality Plans in line with construction specifications and procedures
  • CBRE was established in 1906, is an American commercial real estate services and investment firm
  • It is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2021 revenue)
  • The firm is ranked 122nd on the Fortune 500 and has been included in the Fortune 500 every year since 2008

Project Coordinator

Design Decode Architects
Kerala
10.2016 - 07.2018
  • Company Overview: Design Decode is a partnership firm incorporated on 26 May 2015, located at Kochi, Kerala
  • The major activity of Design Decode is services, sub-classified into Architecture and Engineering activities, technical testing and analysis and is primarily engaged in the architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy
  • Monitored the project work schedules and maintained project progress of the construction of 10 small scale projects from the design stage to hand over stage and achieving project stage completion on time and to the required standards
  • Procurement of Sub-Contractors, coordinated effectively with trade sub-contractors and material suppliers for the successful completion of projects within the specified time and ensured significant reductions in monetary loss and resource wastage
  • Setting out/ Surveying were carried out independently and supervised and checked Subcontractor’s survey activities
  • Provided technical advice to delivery group (sub-contractors)
  • Supervising site security and health & Safety (HSE)
  • Kick off meetings with the clients
  • Overseeing, organizing, and managing detailed designs and specifications (IFC drawings)
  • Produce records and reports required for monthly and weekly submissions
  • Maintained good communication and strengthened a robust and excellent working relationship with clients, providing regular updates on construction progress and resolving any concerns or complaints in timely and professional manner
  • Identified and secured essential plant, labour and material resources to meet the requirements of the project programme and cost constraints
  • Cooperated and collaborated with the project team comprising Project Manager, project stakeholders and senior engineers on the whole project to maintain the project’s profitability
  • Design Decode is a partnership firm incorporated on 26 May 2015, located at Kochi, Kerala
  • The major activity of Design Decode is services, sub-classified into Architecture and Engineering activities, technical testing and analysis and is primarily engaged in the architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy

Site Engineer / Civil Engineer

Kool Home Builders Pvt Ltd
Kerala
05.2016 - 09.2016
  • Company Overview: Kool Home Builders Private Limited is a non-Govt company, incorporated on 04 Sep 2014
  • The Corporate is engaged in the business of building and developing commercial and residential structures
  • Execution of Site works as per approved drawing
  • Prepared schedules as per the contract plan every week and executed the work as per the schedule and budget
  • Conducted all quality tests as per Indian standards and maintained all the documents up to date
  • Coordination with MEP and other services before execution
  • Interpret technical designs, drawings, and specifications to sub - contractors and supervisors to make sure that they execute and apply correctly on the works carried out
  • Design Drawings are marked up (As built) to reflect works completed as the works are finished
  • Material ordering and delivery coordination of materials, plant, and equipment
  • Prepared construction drawings and As-Built sketches using AUTOCAD software
  • Inspection and Test Plans, and Quality Check Sheets
  • Liaise with other Sections/ departments to ensure any kind of clashes on site to ensure a smooth flow of work and to avoid clash delays
  • Performed setting out the works in accordance with drawings, specifications, and site surveys
  • Maintained site diary and produced weekly and monthly construction work reports to the Construction and Project Manager to track the project progress and performance
  • Ensured that all the construction works performed and people associated within the project are safe by strictly following the Health and Safety regulations
  • Kool Home Builders Private Limited is a non-Govt company, incorporated on 04 Sep 2014
  • The Corporate is engaged in the business of building and developing commercial and residential structures

Quality Engineer

Crescent Contractors Pvt Ltd
Kerala
12.2013 - 04.2016
  • Company Overview: Project: Gold Tower, Kochi Metro Rail station, Client: Joy Alukkas Lifestyle Developers, Kochi Metro Rail Ltd, Consultancy: Colliers, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
  • Scope of Project: Construction of a High-rise Apartment of 2 Basements+GF+22 floors at a total built up area of 500000 square feet including Helipad
  • Involved in the construction works of Metro Rail Station
  • Responsible for Quality Assurance of the Project
  • Design Coordination with consultant
  • Responsible for the execution of all site activities as per the Quality standards
  • Prepared method statements and up-to-date logs
  • Prepared Bar bending schedules
  • Conducted trial mixes with various Cement brands for finalizing the mix design
  • Coordinated and performed day to day management of the site, including supervision and monitoring the works of the construction labor force and sub-contractors and inspected the quality of the works during the process of construction
  • Project: Gold Tower, Kochi Metro Rail station, Client: Joy Alukkas Lifestyle Developers, Kochi Metro Rail Ltd, Consultancy: Colliers, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
  • Scope of Project: Construction of a High-rise Apartment of 2 Basements+GF+22 floors at a total built up area of 500000 square feet including Helipad

Site Engineer

Travancore Builders/ EMMMC (P) Ltd
Kochi, India
03.2011 - 11.2013
  • Responsible for the construction of a commercial building of 11000 square feet
  • Construction of (Basement +GF +10 floors) apartment at Kochi, India
  • Responsible for the construction of 40 villas including club house
  • Infra Works -roads, landscape, street furniture, fencing, Asphalt/Tarmac
  • Confirm all work permits are in place, ready for earth/ groundwork
  • Prepare and validate Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Quality Check (QC) Sheets are completed
  • Organizing, and providing site setting outs, surveying, levelling, and engineering control
  • Liaising with subcontractors for submitting and amending work packages, HSE documents, temporary designs

Education

Bachelor of Technology (BSc Eng.) - Civil Engineering

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kochi, Kerala
05.2008 - 11.2011

Skills

  • Ability to work safely and enforce safety standards
  • Quality Assurance
  • AutoCAD 2D, 3D
  • Demonstrable experience in site engineering
  • Primavera
  • MS Project
  • Powerproject
  • Resource Management/ Histograms
  • Proficient in setting out techniques
  • Interfacing & Integration
  • Strategic Project Management
  • NEC3/4 Awareness (Training)
  • Preconstruction ECI
  • Risk/ Opportunity Management
  • Materials engineering aptitude
  • Quality inspection planning
  • Root cause analysis expertise
  • Quality awareness
  • Precision measurement
  • Experience with autocad
  • Incoming material inspection
  • Customer relations
  • Attention to Detail
  • Project Management

Timeline

Quality Engineer

Balfour Beatty Vinci
04.2024 - 04.2025

Deputy Manager/Civil Section Engineer

CBRE South Asia PVT LTD
08.2018 - 12.2022

Project Coordinator

Design Decode Architects
10.2016 - 07.2018

Site Engineer / Civil Engineer

Kool Home Builders Pvt Ltd
05.2016 - 09.2016

Quality Engineer

Crescent Contractors Pvt Ltd
12.2013 - 04.2016

Site Engineer

Travancore Builders/ EMMMC (P) Ltd
03.2011 - 11.2013

Bachelor of Technology (BSc Eng.) - Civil Engineering

Mahatma Gandhi University
05.2008 - 11.2011
Abins Thottathikulam