ALVIN SEBASTIAN
Edinburgh,United Kingdom
Summary
Civil Engineering postgraduate with experience supporting construction projects and a strong focus on cost management and commercial functions. Skilled in cost estimation, quantity measurement, and procurement, with working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts including early warnings and compensation events. Strong analytical and stakeholder communication skills, seeking to develop as a Graduate Cost Manager within a consultancy environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Site Engineer
Amala Constructions
Kottayam, India
2020.01 - 2022.01
- Supported cost planning and budgeting through preparation of detailed estimates (labour, materials, plant)
- Assisted in quantity take-offs, BOQs, and interim valuations to support commercial reporting
- Coordinated procurement activities, including supplier engagement and quotation comparison
- Applied knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 principles including early warnings and compensation events
- Monitored project progress against cost and programme, contributing to reporting and cost control
- Identified cost-saving opportunities through value engineering and efficient resource use
- Engaged with clients and stakeholders through meetings and progress updates
- Ensured site safety by implementing rigorous health and safety protocols.
- Dealt with subcontractors negotiating favourable terms and conditions for contracts.
- Assisted in budget preparation, controlling cost overruns effectively.
- Prepared detailed reports to communicate progress to stakeholders.
- Handled procurement processes, ensuring availability of quality materials at competitive prices.
- Achieved strict compliance with building regulations through careful supervision of all work on site.
- Estimated labour and material requirements to enable accurate budget planning.
Education
MSc - Civil Engineering & Construction Management
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh 2023.01 - 2024.01
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
Kottayam 2015.01 - 2019.01
Skills
- Cost Planning
- Quantity Surveying
- NEC3 & NEC4 (Working Knowledge)
- Procurement
- Cost Reporting
- Risk Management
- Value Engineering
- MS Excel
- AutoCAD
Websites
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Academic Project – Cost Planning & Financial Analysis, Developed a full project cost plan including estimates, risk allowances, and lifecycle cost considerations., Applied cost control techniques and financial management principles to simulate real project scenarios., Infrastructure Study – Traffic Noise Assessment (Edinburgh), Analysed environmental and infrastructure data to evaluate mitigation strategies and project impact., Produced structured reports with stakeholder-focused recommendations.
Affiliations
Student Member – RICS | ICE | CIOB
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
MSc - Civil Engineering & Construction Management
Heriot-Watt University
2023.01 - 2024.01
Site Engineer
Amala Constructions
2020.01 - 2022.01
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
2015.01 - 2019.01