Summary
Work History
Education
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References
Work Eligibility
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Rasika Pathiranage

Palmerston North,New Zealand

Summary

Graduate Quantity Surveyor with a New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) from UCOL, Palmerston North. Actively seeking a Junior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor role where I can support estimating, cost planning, and project administration while developing practical industry skills. Highly organised, detail-focused, and confident working with drawings, numbers, and Excel. Motivated to learn, contribute to project teams, and build a long-term career in the construction industry.

Work History

Student Quantity Surveyor

UCOL
  • Conducted measurements and analysis using ANZSMM 2022 and Microsoft Excel.
  • Created comprehensive project schedules using MS Project.
  • Carried out cost planning using the elemental estimation method for a kindergarten and day care project.
  • Prepared progress claims, variation claims, and final accounts adhering to NZS 3910:2013 for mock construction projects.
  • Performed tender analysis and evaluation for the UCOL School Building Project utilising weighted attribute procurement methods.
  • Developed cost estimation breakdowns for residential building projects encompassing material, labour, and preliminary costs.
  • Completed full cost estimation and tender submission for a sample commercial project.
  • Produced accurate and detailed BOQs using Excel.
  • Developed professional progress claim and variation templates.
  • Strong results in Tendering & Procurement, Cost Planning, and Financial Administration units.
  • Completed project-based coursework that developed core construction and quantity surveying skills.
  • Hands-on training through simulated commercial & residential projects following NZ industry standards.

Merchant Navy Officer

Sun Shipping
, Germany
  • High-level attention to detail.
  • Strong numerical calculations.
  • Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Clear reporting and documentation.
  • Working efficiently under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Developed discipline, accuracy, reporting, and safety-driven decision-making in a demanding technical environment.

Education

NZ Diploma in Construction (QS) Level 6 - Quantity Surveying

Universal College of Learning (UCOL)
Palmerston North, New Zealand
11.2025

Skills

  • Cost Planning and Estimation
  • Measurement (ANZSMM 2022)
  • Contract Administration (NZS 3910:2013)
  • Construction Drawings Interpretation
  • Tendering and Procurement
  • Financial Reporting and Progress Claims
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • MS Project
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Reliability

References

Available on request.

Work Eligibility

Legally entitled to work in New Zealand, Class 1 Full New Zealand Driver’s Licence, Available to start immediately, True

Timeline

Student Quantity Surveyor

UCOL

Merchant Navy Officer

Sun Shipping

NZ Diploma in Construction (QS) Level 6 - Quantity Surveying

Universal College of Learning (UCOL)
Rasika Pathiranage