Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Profile
Roles And Responsibilities
Professional Skills
Languages
References
Timeline
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Shanaka Hettiarachchi

Shanaka Hettiarachchi

Katuneriya

Summary

Results-driven Quantity Surveyor with over seven years of experience in cost management and procurement across residential and infrastructure projects. Proven expertise in pre- and post-contract activities, including cost planning and tender management, ensures optimal project value and effective resolution of commercial issues. Recognized for delivering precise cost advice and leveraging strong technical knowledge to facilitate timely, cost-effective project delivery.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Quantity Surveyor

C-Quest International
Dubai
03.2023 - Current

Quantity Surveyor

Freelance
03.2022 - Current

Quantity Surveyor

Access Group
Colombo
07.2019 - 03.2022

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

U.S.S. Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
Ganemulla
08.2017 - 07.2019

Internship in Quantity Surveying

SLNCC, Architectural Consultancy Division
Colombo
01.2017 - 08.2017

Education

BSc (Hons) - Quantity Surveying and Construction

De Montfort University
Leicester, UK

Higher Diploma - Quantity Surveying and Built Environment

Cardiff Metropolitan University
01.2017

Training Course - iTWO costX

Tibet Campus
Sri Lanka
01.2023

Advance Training Course - AutoCAD 2D & 3D

Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA)
Sri Lanka
06.2018

Online Courses - Oil and Gas, Payment's procedure in construction, Autodesk Revit, Online Excel Course

Udemy, Domestika, Earn & Excel
01.2022

Skills

  • Take-off and estimation software: iTWO costX, PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu (intermediate)
  • Standard forms of contract: FIDIC 1999 and 2017, SBD 1, 2, and 3
  • Method of measurements: POMI, NRM1, NRM2, SLS 573
  • Estimating and tendering
  • Construction technology and methodology
  • MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc
  • Other related software: AutoCAD (intermediate), Revit, SketchUp, MS Project (basic)
  • Contract administration and reporting

Personal Profile

  • Name in Full: Mahara Hettiarachchige Don Shanaka Hettiarachchi
  • Passport No: N8587729
  • Civil Status: Married

Roles And Responsibilities

Pre-Contract Responsibilities:

  • Prepared detailed cost plans and estimates across all project stages—from concept design to pre-tender—ensuring alignment with client budgets.
  • Developed and reviewed Bills of Quantities in accordance with industry standards such as CESMM, SMM7, POMI, and NRM.
  • Supported the preparation of tender documentation, including pricing schedules, preliminaries, and contract conditions.
  • Conducted comprehensive tender evaluations and prepared comparison reports to facilitate contractor selection and procurement strategies.
  • Carried out precise quantity take-offs for building, infrastructure, and landscape works using advanced measurement software such as CostX, PlanSwift, and Revit.
  • Provided accurate measurement data to support the preparation of preliminary estimates and detailed cost plans.
  • Assisted in the preparation and reconciliation of final accounts and settlements with contractors.

Post-Contract Responsibilities:

  • Prepared interim valuations, assessed variations, and supported final account preparation.
  • Coordinated with consultants for design reviews, joint measurements, variation evaluations, and approvals to ensure alignment with project scope and cost objectives.
  • Participated in commercial meetings and maintained up-to-date cost control and tracking documentation.
  • Drafted cost progress reports and provided regular financial updates to project managers and senior stakeholders.
  • Handled subcontractor procurement, contract negotiations, performance monitoring, and payment certification to ensure value for money and compliance.
  • Reconciled material usage for major construction activities and contributed to project profitability tracking.
  • Supported project close-out activities, ensuring all commercial documentation was reviewed and finalized appropriately.

Professional Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical thinking, logic, and reasoning
  • Keen judgment and decision-making
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Data Organization and Management
  • Working Well Under Pressure

Languages

  • English (Professional Working Proficiency)
  • Sinhala (Native)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Quantity Surveyor

C-Quest International
03.2023 - Current

Quantity Surveyor

Freelance
03.2022 - Current

Quantity Surveyor

Access Group
07.2019 - 03.2022

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

U.S.S. Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
08.2017 - 07.2019

Internship in Quantity Surveying

SLNCC, Architectural Consultancy Division
01.2017 - 08.2017

BSc (Hons) - Quantity Surveying and Construction

De Montfort University

Higher Diploma - Quantity Surveying and Built Environment

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Training Course - iTWO costX

Tibet Campus

Advance Training Course - AutoCAD 2D & 3D

Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA)

Online Courses - Oil and Gas, Payment's procedure in construction, Autodesk Revit, Online Excel Course

Udemy, Domestika, Earn & Excel
Shanaka Hettiarachchi