ANURATHAN POORANASANDIRAN
Chedworth,New Zealand
Summary
Accomplished Civil Engineer with a strong track record of delivering innovative solutions for complex engineering projects. Expertise in the analysis, design, and supervision of diverse structural works, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Proficient in advanced engineering software and simulation tools, optimizing structural design and enhancing project execution. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities, strategic planning, and leadership skills, consistently achieving high-quality results and improved project efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Daba Engineering
, New Zealand
12.2023 - Current
- Conduct shallow geotechnical investigations and prepare technical reports with foundation design recommendations.
- Analyse liquefaction potential and static settlements using Cone Penetration Test (CPT) data.
- Design residential foundations for TC1, TC2, and TC3 ground classifications in line with geotechnical recommendations.
- Design structural components including beams, columns, portal frames, and posts.
- Develop stormwater and wastewater management systems compliant with local regulations and sustainability goals.
- Conduct site inspections to verify construction quality and compliance with building consent documentation and relevant standards.
- Issue Producer Statements (PS1 and PS4) for stormwater and wastewater systems, and assess ground conditions in accordance with NZS 3604 for 'good ground' classification.
- Oversee procurement activities, ensuring competitive pricing, supplier performance, and adherence to contract requirements.
Resident Engineer
CPG Consultant Pte Ltd
, Singapore
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Review designs of steel structures, RC structures, Method Statements, and construction drawings.
- Supervise and monitor bore tunnels and mined tunnel works.
- Supervise and monitor deep excavation and underground structural works such as Odor Control Facilities building, pumping main, and Air jumper building works.
- Ensure the quality and safety of the works. Maintain all test reports and necessary documents.
- Monitor instrumentation readings and review.
Construction Engineer
MG Consultants Pte Ltd
, Sri Lanka
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Supervise and monitor the overall construction of 71.81 km of roads, including causeways, culverts, drainage, and incidental constructions.
- Check Flexible and Rigid Pavement design, Vertical alignment, and Horizontal alignment of the roads, Culverts, Causeways, and Drainages designs, contractor’s technical proposals, quantity, and cost estimation.
- Ensure the quality of materials and construction of embankment, sub-base, shoulder, ABC, prime, and Asphalt as per the Design Cross Section (DCS).
- Ensure the safety of workers, the public, and all stakeholders until handing over the road to the custodian.
Project Engineer
Sarukaya Construction Pvt. Ltd
, Sri Lanka
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Design RC structures, including plotting drawings, preparing method statements, and submitting materials for approval from consultants and clients.
- Attended project review/progress meetings and coordinated with architects, clients, and consultants.
- Efficiently review plans with team members to identify tasks, monitor progress, and proactively identify and resolve potential issues with relevant departments.
Resident Engineer
CKM Consultants Pte Ltd (Bureau Veritas Group Company)
, Singapore
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Review and provide comments on construction documents, including Design Calculations for RC works, steel structure works, temporary structure works, formwork design, Method Statements, and Material details submitted by the contractor.
- Supervise and monitor bore tunnels and cross passages works, along with the installation of water, drainage, sewer, and sanitary pipes for the station and tunnel.
- Coordinate activities with the M&E team, Architect team, and Civil and Construction team.
- Supervise and monitor Temporary Pumping Station works and 1.2 m Dia Pipe jacking works for the new water pipeline.
- Coordinate the diversion of water pipes, drainage, electrical, and telecom cables for road diversion works and liaise with relevant authorities as necessary.
- Monitor instrumentation readings and conduct reviews as needed to ensure project compliance and safety.
Resident Technical Officer
WorleyParsons Pte. Ltd
, Singapore
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Supervise and monitor bore tunnel operations, including monitoring operation parameters during mining, assessing the quality of primary and secondary grout, and overseeing the construction of ring buildings and cutter head intervention procedures.
- Manage excavated soil, comparing actual and theoretical volumes and weights of excavated soil to ensure proper disposal and adherence to project specifications.
- Supervise and monitor NATM (New Austrian Tunneling Method) tunnel construction activities, including NATM pipe installation and grouting works, excavation for heading, temporary benching, benching, BRC (British Reinforced Concrete) installation and shotcreting works, and basement and permanent lining installation.
Resident Technical Officer
Ecas-Ej Consultants Pte Ltd
, Singapore
07.2012 - 12.2013
- Monitor operational parameters during mining, including Face Pressure, Cutting Torque, Thrust Force, Primary grout volume/pressure, and TBM alignment, ensuring smooth operation of the tunnel boring machine (TBM).
- Compare actual and theoretical excavated soil volume and weight for each ring, verifying contractor compliance and taking necessary precautionary actions.
- Inspect water ingress, soil face conditions, and cutter performance during Cutter Head Intervention (CHI) in both free air and compressed air environments, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Review instrumentation monitoring readings and conduct surface monitoring during TBM operation and stoppage periods, ensuring data accuracy and detecting any anomalies.
- Perform inspections during and after ring build, checking steps and lips for each segment and conducting plane checks to ensure proper alignment and integrity of the tunnel lining.
Project Engineer
Ang Tong Seng Brothers Enterprise Pte Ltd
, Singapore
10.2011 - 07.2012
- Design new canal, drainage, and temporary structures such as sheet piles, struts, and walers, and submit them for approval.
- Supervise and monitor excavation works, Earth Retaining Stabilizing Structures, and the demolition of existing canals, as well as the construction of new canals.
- Prepare shop drawings and bar bending schedules to ensure accurate implementation of design plans.
- Coordinate activities with subcontractors and the main contractor, reviewing plans daily with the team to identify tasks, monitor progress, and proactively address any potential issues to ensure smooth project execution.
Project Engineer
Sonic Foundation Pte Ltd.
, Singapore
08.2010 - 10.2011
- Design micro piles and pile caps to provide structural support and stability.
- Oversee ground improvement works, including TAM grouting, fissure grouting, and chemical grouting, to enhance soil properties and stability.
- Conduct inspections of Pre-grouting Lugeon tests and Post-grouting Lugeon tests for fissure grouting, analyze the results, and prepare comprehensive reports.
- Manage the scheduling of labor, material, and equipment deliveries to ensure optimal productivity and cost-efficiency on-site.
- Prepare design reports, method statements, and risk assessments to guide project implementation and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Project Engineer
Department of Buildings, Northern Province, Sri Lanka
, Sri Lanka
10.2009 - 05.2010
- Design Reinforced Concrete buildings, prepare tender drawings, and calculate the quantities and prepare BOQ for tender.
- Supervise building constructions, structural works and building renovation works.
- Monitoring progress of the work and progress review.
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Greenwich
United Kingdom02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka02.2009
Skills
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Designing effective stormwater systems
- Wastewater management design
- Reinforced Concrete Design and Works
- Structural Steel Design and Works
- Timber Design and Work
- Road Designs and Works
- Ground investigation techniques
- Construction compliance
- Executing detailed site assessments
- Risk assessment
- Quality assessment and quality control
- Regulatory knowledge
- Project management
Affiliations
- Member of Engineering New Zealand (EngNZ)
- Member of Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES)
- Member of Tunneling and Underground Construction Society Singapore (TUCSS)
- Member of Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL)
- Certificate of Construction Safety Course for Project managers.
- Certificate of Construction Safety Course for Supervisor (Tunnelling)
- Certificate of bizSafe Course on Risk Management
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- Title: PROJECT ENGINEER
- Date of Birth: 01/07/86
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
Timeline
Project Engineer
Daba Engineering
12.2023 - Current
Resident Engineer
CPG Consultant Pte Ltd
08.2022 - 12.2023
Construction Engineer
MG Consultants Pte Ltd
08.2020 - 07.2022
Project Engineer
Sarukaya Construction Pvt. Ltd
04.2019 - 07.2020
Resident Engineer
CKM Consultants Pte Ltd (Bureau Veritas Group Company)
01.2017 - 02.2019
Resident Technical Officer
WorleyParsons Pte. Ltd
05.2015 - 01.2017
Resident Technical Officer
Ecas-Ej Consultants Pte Ltd
07.2012 - 12.2013
Project Engineer
Ang Tong Seng Brothers Enterprise Pte Ltd
10.2011 - 07.2012
Project Engineer
Sonic Foundation Pte Ltd.
08.2010 - 10.2011
Project Engineer
Department of Buildings, Northern Province, Sri Lanka
10.2009 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Greenwich
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Peradeniya
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