Uthpala Balahettige
Dubai
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong track record in diverse roles, demonstrating flexibility and innovative contributions. Recognized for exceptional communication skills that enhance collaboration across teams. Proven ability to thrive under pressure while prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines. Resourceful Survey Engineer with expertise in geospatial analysis, topographic surveying, and data management, consistently delivering precise results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Survey Engineer (Consultant)
Turner International Middle East Ltd.
08.2022 - Current
- Verified contractor's setting out for buildings, roads, and utilities.
- Reviewed survey submissions, as-built data, and benchmark transfers.
- Supervised vertical and horizontal alignment checks using Leica equipment.
- Managed layout approval processes, and identified discrepancies.
- Supported the QA/QC team in ITP compliance and field reporting.
Survey Engineer
Pivot Engineering & General Contracting LLC
10.2018 - 08.2022
- Conducted setting out for villa foundations, boundary walls, driveways, and landscape features.
- Performed level marking for blinding, raft, ground beams, and roof slabs.
- Set out tile marking lines, door/window openings, and finishing levels in villas.
- Verified elevations and grid positions for each stage of villa construction.
- Coordinated with architectural and MEP teams to ensure dimensionally accurate installations.
- Captured as-built survey data for villas, including service points, and infrastructure.
- Assisted with the infrastructure layout around villa clusters, including roads and footpaths.
- Maintained survey logs and supported inspection processes with up-to-date site markings.
Survey Engineer
Gulf Technical Construction Company (GTCC)
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Set out gridlines, core walls, and vertical elements on high-rise structures.
- Verified structural elevations and slab levels, floor by floor.
- Supported façade and utility works, with accurate survey layouts.
- Captured as-built data for structural closing and consultant certification.
Land Surveyor
Al Jaber & Partners W.L.L
12.2012 - 02.2017
- Performed road alignment, setting out, and utility layout.
- Conducted control traverse and structure elevation checks.
- Prepared topographic plans, cut/fill calculations, and profile sheets.
- Monitored settlement points and slope markers.
- Executed topographic surveying and site layout for buildings, column locations, staircases, and tile marking.
- Set out road center lines, gully positions, concrete ducts, pipelines, drains, and tunnels.
- Marked levels for subgrade, sub-base, cement-bound material (CBM), and basalt layers.
- Carried out survey-level marking for ABC and asphalt layers.
- Assisted with the construction of road surfaces, including regulating, binder, and wearing asphalt courses.
- Monitored structural and settlement plates throughout the construction phase.
Surveyor
China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd.
09.2011 - 11.2012
- Control traverse using LEICA instruments and SOKKIA instruments for topographic surveying and setting out of ROW.
- Setting out works (via duct bridge structure works) TBM traverse using LEICA and SOKKIA micrometer.
- Profile board set out for cut slope and embankment trimming, setting out of toe lines for embankment filling, set out of road center lines, settlement plate, drains, and culverts, etc.
- Structural and settlement plates monitoring, survey level marking for subgrade, subbase, ABC, and asphalt laying, and construction of road surface using asphalt concrete.
- All surveying works use SOKKIA, LEICA, and Topcon instruments.
- Prepare drawings and draw contour plans by using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Preparation of weekly and monthly valuations according to the work progress.
- Coordination with the site and consultant.
Assistant Surveyor
China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd.
02.2011 - 07.2011
- Set out road center lines, gully positions, concrete ducts, pipelines, drains, and tunnels.
- Marked levels for subgrade, sub-base, cement-bound material (CBM), and basalt layers.
- Carried out survey-level marking for ABC and asphalt layers.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Institute of Engineering Technology
Sri LankaAdvanced Technician Diploma - Civil Engineering & Surveying
City & Guilds of London Institute
BSc (Hons) - Quantity Surveying & Construction Management
Sheffield Hallam University
UKSkills
- Control point establishment
- Setting out and site layout
- GPS/GNSS surveying
- Topographic and utility surveys
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Survey drafting
- As-built verification
- Leveling and profile checking
- Document control
- Reporting
- QA/QC compliance in surveying
- Total station handling
- Auto level handling
- Survey equipment
- Software
- Tools
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/14/86
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
- Driving License: UAE & Sri Lanka
- Marital Status: Married
Certifications Affiliations
- Associate Member, Institution of Incorporated Engineers (Sri Lanka)
- RICS APC Candidate
- Member, Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (MAIQS)
Languages
Sinhalese
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Survey Engineer (Consultant)
Turner International Middle East Ltd.
08.2022 - Current
Survey Engineer
Pivot Engineering & General Contracting LLC
10.2018 - 08.2022
Survey Engineer
Gulf Technical Construction Company (GTCC)
03.2017 - 10.2018
Land Surveyor
Al Jaber & Partners W.L.L
12.2012 - 02.2017
Surveyor
China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd.
09.2011 - 11.2012
Assistant Surveyor
China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd.
02.2011 - 07.2011
Higher National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Institute of Engineering Technology
Advanced Technician Diploma - Civil Engineering & Surveying
City & Guilds of London Institute
BSc (Hons) - Quantity Surveying & Construction Management
Sheffield Hallam University
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