ANU SUDHAKARAN
Derby
Summary
Quantity Surveyor with experience supporting cost management and contract processes across road, drainage and building projects in the UK and India. Skilled in cost planning, BOQs, tendering and NEC/JCT contract administration, with hands-on involvement in valuations and variation tracking. Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder coordination skills, with a proactive approach to delivering value and developing a career in quantity surveying.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Quantity Surveyor Intern
Mentika Process Outsourcing Ltd, UK
London
2025.07 - 2025.12
- Supported preparation of BOQs and cost plans for Buildings, highways and water supply projects, aiding pre-contract decisions.
- Contributed to tender documentation for 6+ local authority projects, analysing contractor quotations for value assessments.
- Assisted in NEC and JCT contract administration, maintaining records, and supporting monthly valuations to ensure compliance.
- Monitored site progress across various projects, tracking variations to support interim valuations and cost reconciliation.
- Measured quantities from Revit and AutoCAD drawings, verifying contractor submissions and improving cost accuracy.
- Assisted with draft final accounts, change registers and commercial reports to support budget control.
- Worked closely with project managers, contractors and consultants to support effective coordination and timely delivery.
Server Assistant
Yam Buffet
Dundee, Dundee City
2023.11 - 2025.07
- Managed procurement and stock control for high-volume operations, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and availability.
- Coordinated buffet operations for 200+ customers daily, maintaining quality and service standards.
- Supported team operations during peak periods, demonstrating strong communication, teamwork and time management.
Junior consultant/Technical Assistant/ Intern
Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board, India
Trivandrum, Kerala
2019.11 - 2023.09
- Delivered design and tender documentation for 20+ infrastructure projects including drainage, wastewater and multi-storey buildings.
- Conducted structural inspections and compliance checks to ensure adherence to NBC, IS codes and HSE standards.
- Achieved cost optimisation through value engineering and redesign, improving commercial outcomes.
- Supported BIM workflows using Revit and BIM360 to improve coordination and reduce design clashes.
- Mentored interns and supported technical risk identification and mitigation.
- Prepared cost estimates and tender evaluations for 25+ public infrastructure projects.
- Designed and analysed structural elements using ETABS, STAAD Pro and SAFE.
- Conducted site inspections, identifying defects and recommending corrective actions to improve quality and safety.
- Produced GIS maps and drainage analysis to support planning and approvals.
- Used Civil 3D and QGIS for infrastructure modelling and quantity outputs.
- Conducted drone surveys and generated 3D models for large-scale infrastructure projects.
Graduate Trainee Engineer
Steel Industrials Kerala Limited, India
Thrissur, Kerala
2017.10 - 2018.10
- Prepared 10+ BOQs, cost estimates and tender documentation for infrastructure projects.
- Conducted 5+ site inspections and quality assessments of structural works.
- Performed 10+ structural condition surveys for bridges, retaining walls, water related structure and buildings.
Education
Master of Science - Construction and Project Management
Abertay University
Dundee, Scotland 2023.09 - 2024.08
Master of Science - Structural Engineering & Construction Management
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, India | 2015 – 201
Kerala, India 2015.07 - 2017.04
Diploma of Higher Education - Urban Planning, Design & Architecture
Indian Institute of Infrastructure and Construction,
Kerala, India 2018.10 - 2019.10
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Anna University Chennai
Chennai, India 2011.08 - 2015.05
Skills
- Project co-ordination
- Estimating software familiarity
- Cost planning and control
- BIM software utilisation
- Tendering procedures
- Procurement process knowledge
- Feasibility studies conducting
- Risk assessment capabilities
- Quantity take-offs calculations
- Infrastructure projects experience
- Sustainable construction principles
- AutoCAD
- Excel proficiency
- Quantity Surveying
Timeline
Quantity Surveyor Intern
Mentika Process Outsourcing Ltd, UK
2025.07 - 2025.12
Server Assistant
Yam Buffet
2023.11 - 2025.07
Master of Science - Construction and Project Management
Abertay University
2023.09 - 2024.08
Junior consultant/Technical Assistant/ Intern
Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board, India
2019.11 - 2023.09
Diploma of Higher Education - Urban Planning, Design & Architecture
Indian Institute of Infrastructure and Construction,
2018.10 - 2019.10
Graduate Trainee Engineer
Steel Industrials Kerala Limited, India
2017.10 - 2018.10
Master of Science - Structural Engineering & Construction Management
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, India | 2015 – 201
2015.07 - 2017.04
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Anna University Chennai
2011.08 - 2015.05