Savindu Saparamadu
Weston-super-Mare,North Somerset
Summary
Site surveyor with extensive experience in roads, buildings, and landscaping projects within civil engineering sectors in Sri Lanka. Expertise in setting out, leveling, traversing, and conducting as-built surveys to ensure precise site control and construction execution. Proficient in operating advanced surveying equipment, including Leica TS16, GS18 GNSS/GPS, and Topcon total stations, with a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency. Committed to health and safety compliance while collaborating effectively with site engineers and project teams to deliver reliable survey data.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant manager
Burger King
Weston Super-Mare, United Kingdom
2025.11 - Current
- Assisted in daily store operations to help maintain customer service standards, food safety protocols, and cleanliness practices.
- Supported team members during shifts by providing guidance and training to aid in maintaining service efficiency during busy periods.
- Facilitated staff rota planning and task delegation to promote smooth operational workflows.
- Helped manage cash handling, till reconciliation, and stock control during opening and closing procedures.
- Contributed to achieving sales targets by ensuring quick service, high product quality, and effective team coordination.
- Built positive relationships with suppliers to support timely product deliveries.
- Conducted team meetings on a regular basis, promoting open communication within the team.
On-Board Host (Customer Service)
Rail Gourmet UK Ltd - SSP (TransPennine Express)
Manchester, United Kingdom
2022.10 - 2025.10
- Delivered high-quality onboard customer service, ensuring a positive and comfortable passenger experience throughout journeys.
- Managed onboard retail sales, achieving targets through effective stock control, product promotion, and accurate financial reconciliation.
- Handled passenger enquiries and resolved issues professionally, maintaining service standards under busy operational conditions.
- Ensured safety, cleanliness, and service quality standards were consistently maintained throughout train operations.
- Communicated clearly with passengers and team members to support smooth onboard service delivery.
Site Surveyor
Asiri Contractor & Designers
, Srilanka
2022.03 - 2022.09
- Led day-to-day surveying activities on roads, buildings, and landscaping construction projects, ensuring accurate site execution.
- Responsible for setting out works independently, including building layouts, road alignments, and drainage and structural positions as per engineering drawings.
- Operated advanced surveying instruments including Leica TS16 Total Station, Leica GS18 GNSS/GPS, Auto Level, and Dumpy Level for precise measurement and control.
- Established site control points, benchmarks, and coordinate grids to support construction accuracy and progression.
- Conducted as-built surveys and verification checks to confirm completed works matched design requirements.
- Liaised directly with site engineers and contractors to resolve setting-out issues and ensure smooth site operations.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety procedures, ensuring safe surveying practices in active construction environments.
Assistant surveyor
Asiri Contractor & Designers
, Sri Lanka
2021.11 - 2022.02
- Supported surveying operations across multiple civil engineering and building construction projects, ensuring accurate site control and layout work.
- Responsible for establishing and verifying site benchmarks, control points, and reference levels for ongoing construction activities.
- Operated and managed surveying instruments including Sokkia Total Station, Topcon Total Station, Auto Level, Dumpy Level, and GPS receivers for precise field data collection.
- Assisted in complex setting-out works for structural elements, road alignments, drainage systems, and landscaping works.
- Checked and verified as-built measurements against design drawings to ensure construction accuracy.
- Coordinated with site engineers and contractors to resolve on-site survey discrepancies and maintain project alignment.
- Maintained strict adherence to health and safety standards, ensuring safe surveying practices across active construction environments.
Trainee surveyor
Asiri Contractor & Designers
, Sri Lanka
2021.08 - 2021.11
- Assisted in surveying works for roadways, buildings, landscaping, and sewerage treatment projects.
- Operated various surveying instruments, including Sokkia total station, Topcon total station, auto level, dumpy level, and GPS equipment.
- Carried out site measurements, levelling, traversing, and setting-out activities under supervision.
- Collected and recorded accurate field data for preparation of drawings and survey plans.
- Performed basic quality checks on measurements to ensure accuracy and reliability of survey results.
- Followed health and safety procedures on site, including correct use of PPE and safe working practices.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Bolton
Bolton, Manchester 2022.09 - 2024.07
Higher Diploma - Civil Engineering
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 2019.10 - 2021.10
Certificate - AutoCAD
Benedict XVI Catholic Institute
Negombo, Sri Lanka 2018.12 - 2019.04
Certificate - Electrical Principles
Loyola College
Negombo,Srilanka 2011.11 - 2012.05
Certificate - Spoken English and Grammar
British Council
Colombo,Srilanka 2015.01 - 2015.04
Skills
- Land & Construction Surveying (Roads, Buildings, Drainage Works)
- Setting Out & Site Control (Grid Lines, Levels, Coordinates)
- As-Built Surveys, Verification & Site Measurement Checks
- Leica TS16 Total Station Operation
- Leica GS18 GNSS / GPS Surveying
- Sokkia & Topcon Total Station Operation
- Auto Level & Dumpy Level Usage
- Traversing, Levelling & Benchmark Establishment
- Survey Data Collection, Processing & Recording
- Technical Drawing & CAD Plan Interpretation
- Survey Documentation, Reporting & Field Records
- Quality Control (QC) of Survey Data & Setting Out Accuracy
- Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Compliance
- Safe System of Work (SSOW) & PPE Adherence
- Liaison with Site Engineers, Contractors & Project Teams
Timeline
Assistant manager
Burger King
2025.11 - Current
On-Board Host (Customer Service)
Rail Gourmet UK Ltd - SSP (TransPennine Express)
2022.10 - 2025.10
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Bolton
2022.09 - 2024.07
Site Surveyor
Asiri Contractor & Designers
2022.03 - 2022.09
Assistant surveyor
Asiri Contractor & Designers
2021.11 - 2022.02
Trainee surveyor
Asiri Contractor & Designers
2021.08 - 2021.11
Higher Diploma - Civil Engineering
Liverpool John Moores University
2019.10 - 2021.10
Certificate - AutoCAD
Benedict XVI Catholic Institute
2018.12 - 2019.04
Certificate - Spoken English and Grammar
British Council
2015.01 - 2015.04
Certificate - Electrical Principles
Loyola College
2011.11 - 2012.05