Sandamali Jayasinghe
Bedford,Bedford
Summary
Clerk of Works / Civil Engineer with 8+ years' experience in quality assurance, building inspections, minor works management, and resident liaison across diverse construction and refurbishment projects. Skilled in ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, and Health & Safety legislation, with a proven track record of resolving complaints, producing detailed inspection reports, and delivering projects to the highest standards. Adept at working with contractors, residents, councillors, and project teams to safeguard quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Recently completed an MSc in Project Management (Liverpool John Moores University, UK) with a strong focus on modern construction management practices. Holder of a CSCS White Card (Academically Qualified Person).
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Warehouse operative
DHL Supply Chain
Liverpool, Mersey side
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Checked invoices against delivered items to ensure accuracy in record keeping.
- Packed orders for timely dispatch to customers and retail outlets.
- Sorted materials into appropriate areas for easy access and organisation.
- Improved efficiency with meticulous coordination of stock and inventory control.
Technical officer
Department of Buildings
Battaramulla, Sri Lanka
07.2017 - 08.2023
- Led quality assurance inspections on government building and housing projects, ensuring compliance with building regulations and safety standards
- Produced detailed inspection and progress reports, delivering updates to project managers and senior stakeholders.
- Managed a portfolio of minor works projects, including drainage, concrete, and refurbishment works.
- Acted as the first point of contact for residents and stakeholders, resolving complaints and ensuring timely responses.
- Monitored compliance with CDM regulations and health and safety requirements, raising any shortfalls to responsible parties.
- Coordinated site activities, subcontractors, and contractors to deliver projects within agreed timelines and budgets.
- Deputies for senior engineers during project reviews and meetings.
- Coordinated20+ construction and Refurbishment projects valued up to pounds 2M each, achieving on time delivery.
- Oversaw ISO-compliant document control systems and maintain up to date technical records.
Engineering assistant
K.D.Ebert & Sons Holdings Pvt Ltd
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Conducted site inspections ensuring compliance with technical specifications and planning regulations.
- Prepared SORs, quotes, and tenders for multiple minor works projects.
- Handled procurement activities and evaluated contractor performance.
- Delivered risk assessments and enforced site safety protocols.
- Provided technical support to project managers and liaised with contractors and consultants.
Assistant engineer
Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau,
Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Collaborated with team members to meet strict deadlines.
- Helped resolve technical issues, resulting in improved productivity.
- Monitored project progress regularly, ensuring timely completion.
- Troubleshot technical problems effectively, preventing major breakdowns.
- Supervised on-site construction activities, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with regulations.
- Produced regular progress reports and conducted cost evaluations for subcontractor payments.
Civil Engineer
Department of Buildings
Battaramulla, SriLanka
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Managed project risk assessments and quality checks throughout construction stages.
- Delivered regular progress updates to project managers and stakeholders.
- Monitored construction activities regularly, maintaining high-quality standards at all times
- Provided expert consultation on civil engineering matters to clients.
- Collaborated effectively with architects for optimal design solutions.
- Visited sites to review work progress and drive process improvements.
- Delivered risk assessments, safety inspections, and quality control checks throughout construction phases.
Civil Engineer
International Construction Consortium (Pvt) Ltd
Battaramulla, Sri Lanka
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Conducted site supervision, safety inspections, and quality control checks.
- Managed the delivery and logistics for construction materials ensuring project deadlines were met.
- Monitored construction activities regularly, maintaining high-quality standards at all times.
- Conducted site inspections to ensure adherence to engineering standards and regulations.
- Improved site safety by implementing new health and safety protocols.
- Coordinated delivery of materials, ensuring timely arrival on-site and minimizing work delays.
- Managed subcontractors, ensuring successful project execution.
- Liaised with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to resolve technical and planning issues.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 09.2023 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 05.2020 - 02.2022
Higher National Diploma - Civil Building and Structural Engineering
Institute of Engineering Technology
Katunayake 01.2012 - 12.2015
Skills
- Quality Assurance & Clerk of Works Inspections (Pre, Post & In-Progress)
- Building Construction & Planning Regulations Compliance
- CDM Regulation Compliance
- Minor Works Project Management & Delivery
- Stakeholder, Resident, and Councillor Liaison
- Conflict Resolution & Complaint Handling
- Reports, Progress Updates & Audit Documentation
- Schedules of Rates (SORs), Tenders & Quotes
- IT Proficiency: AutoCAD, MS Project, MS Office Suite
- Subcontractor Supervision & Risk Management
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Infrastructure Knowledge and Site Supervision
- Report Writing and Project Progress Updates
- Building Construction & Planning Regulations Knowledge
- Risk Analysis and Mitigation
- KPI development, Monitoring and reporting
Certification
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS),White (Academically Qualified Person)
NVQ Level 5 - IT
Timeline
Warehouse operative
DHL Supply Chain
11.2023 - 03.2025
Master of Science - Project Management
Liverpool John Moores University
09.2023 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Liverpool John Moores University
05.2020 - 02.2022
Technical officer
Department of Buildings
07.2017 - 08.2023
Engineering assistant
K.D.Ebert & Sons Holdings Pvt Ltd
01.2016 - 07.2017
Assistant engineer
Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau,
08.2014 - 11.2014
Civil Engineer
Department of Buildings
01.2014 - 07.2014
Civil Engineer
International Construction Consortium (Pvt) Ltd
01.2013 - 07.2013
Higher National Diploma - Civil Building and Structural Engineering
Institute of Engineering Technology
01.2012 - 12.2015
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