Akalanka Chandrasiri
Stoke-on-Trent,Staffordshire
Summary
With 15+ years of experience in engineering, I have developed skills in consultant management, site coordination, planning, Structural Design, Structural detailing, supervision, and managing meetings with clients and contractors. As a highly motivated team leader, I have a proven track record of building excellent relationships with all parties, ensuring the smooth and efficient progress of work within budget and time constraints. My analytical and problem-solving abilities, along with strong negotiation skills, enable me to manage client, contractor, and consultant coordination, technical correspondence, and project management effectively.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Structural Design Engineer
C2C Consulting Engineers
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
2021.10 - Current
- Analyses configurations of basic components of structures to determine potential pressure, stresses, and strains caused by environmental and human factors.
- Utilize computer software such as Tekla tedds, Tekla structural designers, and Tekla connection to calculate these pressures, stresses, and strains on various components.
- Consider the strength of materials such as timber, concrete, steel, and brick to determine if they require changes to the structural design.
- Collaborate with architects and other designers to create safe designs that also align with the aesthetic concept of the construction.
- Evaluate structures at risk of collapse and advise on ways to improve structural integrity, such as repairing or removing defective parts or rebuilding the entire structure.
- Create drawings, specifications, and computer models for building contractors and work with geotechnical engineers to analyze ground conditions and soil sample results.
Structural Design Engineer
Design Consortium (Pvt) Limited
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2014.08 - 2020.07
- Undertaking design and development assignments for multi-story buildings and factory complexes, while ensuring structural viability and durability .
- Conducting load assessments and 3-dimensional finite element modelling using computer-aided analysis and design software, such as ETABS, SAP2000, and SAFE.
- Carrying out structural design to relevant standards and using engineering formulas to ensure safe and economical building design.
- Ensuring that all buildings satisfy relevant serviceability criteria, such as functionality and safety .
- Collaborating with draftsmen to prepare structural drawings that meet specific standards and specifications.
- Performing structural design and contract administration for a building complex consisting of a basement, semi-basement, 4 upper parking levels, 24 upper levels, auditorium, recreation/terrace, service floor, and machine room, while also developing 3-dimensional finite element models and reviewing design calculations and shop drawings submitted by contractors.
Project Manager
ABLE SYSTEM (Private) Limited - Bangladesh
Savar, Bagladesh
2005.07 - 2008.07
- Experience in building a factory for Paxar Corporation USA in Bangladesh, involving activity and resource planning with local sub-contractors.
- Organizing the project team and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Controlling time management according to the master program and estimating costs and developing the budget.
- Monitoring progress and managing reports and necessary documentation.
- Analyzing and managing project risks to ensure successful completion.
- Utilizing skills in project management to deliver a quality final product within scope, time, and budget constraints.
Site Civil Engineer
Valence Engineering Service (Pvt) Limited
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2003.05 - 2005.05
- Involved with building Alupola Small Hydro Power Project, specifically responsible for overseeing the construction of the Penstock line, Forbey, and Power house.
- Plan the day-to-day tasks according to the master plan, which includes setting out, formwork, reinforcement, and concreting
- Tested sites and materials to assess strength and quality.
- Maintain strict quality control measures throughout the construction process and prepare reports and bills for the project progress and expenses.
Site Civil Engineer
Ceylinco Developers (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2002.05 - 2003.05
- Setting out large-scale Housing Project .
- Supervised construction of houses
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labour requirements to determine project feasibility.
- Tested sites and materials to assess strength and quality.
- Evaluated project compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Management and BIM
Coventry University
Coventry 2020.10 - 2021.05
Master of Science - Structural Engineering
Coventry University
Coventry 2013.01 - 2014.04
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of South Wales
Pontypridd 2009.09 - 2010.05
Higher National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Advance Technological Institute
Colombo,Sri Lanka 1998.09 - 2001.05
Skills
- Conceptual design
- Structural analysis
- Structural design
- Condition survey & assessment
- Setting out
- Auto cad
- Tekla Suite - Tekla Tedds, Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Connection
- ETABS
- SAP
- SAFE
- Construction management
M E M B E R S H I P S
- Graduate member of Institution of Structural Engineers(IStruc).
- Graduate member of Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
- Graduate Member of Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ).
Timeline
Structural Design Engineer
C2C Consulting Engineers
2021.10 - Current
Master of Science - Construction Management and BIM
Coventry University
2020.10 - 2021.05
Structural Design Engineer
Design Consortium (Pvt) Limited
2014.08 - 2020.07
Master of Science - Structural Engineering
Coventry University
2013.01 - 2014.04
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of South Wales
2009.09 - 2010.05
Project Manager
ABLE SYSTEM (Private) Limited - Bangladesh
2005.07 - 2008.07
Site Civil Engineer
Valence Engineering Service (Pvt) Limited
2003.05 - 2005.05
Site Civil Engineer
Ceylinco Developers (Pvt) Ltd
2002.05 - 2003.05
Higher National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Advance Technological Institute
1998.09 - 2001.05