Nishani Ramanakanth

Committed and technically capable Assistant Civil Engineer with over 7 years of experience in the delivery and supervision of civil engineering and building projects. Experienced in reviewing technical drawings and documentation for compliance with engineering standards, liaising with contractors and consultants, and contributing to technical reports and site meetings. Holds a Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering, a valid CSCS Card, and a full UK driving licence.

Actively pursuing ICE professional accreditation. Eligible to work in the UK and available to start immediately. Keen to support a Development Approvals team by applying strong technical review, report-writing, and stakeholder communication skills.

Technical Officer (Civil Engineering) at Department of Buildings, Kilinochchi (2017-08 – 2023-05)

• Reviewed and interpreted technical engineering drawings and specifications to verify compliance before and during construction, directly comparable to technical approval work in a development approvals environment.
• Liaised with contractors and consultants throughout project delivery to resolve technical queries, achieve compliant submissions, and reduce rework—mirroring liaison with developers' consultants under S38/S278 processes.
• Attended site meetings and contributed to technical reports, monthly progress documentation, and formal correspondence with stakeholders.
• Supervised structural, MEP, and finishing works across multiple concurrent building projects, ensuring all activities met engineering drawings and quality standards.
• Prepared BOQs, cost estimates, comparative statements, ESR reports, price escalation claims, and delay payment claims within strict deadlines.
• Developed and maintained project work programmes and progress reports using MS Project, providing transparent updates to senior engineers and clients.
• Created bespoke Advanced Excel tools to improve tracking accuracy, reporting efficiency, and document control across projects.
• Enforced Health & Safety and quality standards on-site, ensuring full regulatory compliance and minimal disruption to programme.
• Supported end-to-end delivery of high-value project sections up to £2M, reducing programme delays through proactive technical coordination and problem-solving.

Engineering Assistant at Central Engineering Services Pvt Ltd (2016-08 – 2017-07)

• Organised and monitored technical activities across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with engineering objectives, drawings, and quality requirements.
• Supervised concrete, formwork, reinforcement, plumbing, electrical, and finishing works, resolving issues as they arose.
• Coordinated communication between multi-disciplinary site teams and prepared progress reports, improving reporting efficiency.
• Contributed to BOQ preparation, estimates, and programme documentation within required deadlines.

Trainee Assistant Civil Engineer at Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (2015-02 – 2015-08)

• Assisted in supervision of two- and three-storey building works covering reinforcement, formwork, concrete pouring, and roof construction.
• Interpreted AutoCAD drawings to ensure precise execution of structural layouts and site activities.
• Liaised professionally with clients, consultants, and contractors to develop effective communication practices.
• Combined academic study with practical placements to build hands-on civil engineering experience.

Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering – Advanced Technological Institute, Jaffna, Sri Lanka (2013-02 – 2016-08)

Survey Camp Training in Surveying – Institute of Surveying and Mapping, Diyatalawa, Sri Lanka