Construction Sector Skilled Migrant Talent

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Candidate Name: Adam C (388)

Industry: Construction: Senior Quantity Surveyor | Commercial Lead | Construction Project Controls Specialist

Immigration Status: Waiting on confirmation of a job offer to complete Visa

Profile Summary

Adam is a UK citizen and is currently residing in the UK. He is a highly accomplished construction commercial professional with more than 15 years of experience across the UK construction sector, progressing from a Carpentry & Joinery apprenticeship through to Senior Project Surveyor and Commercial Lead roles on major education, public infrastructure, heritage restoration, commercial refurbishment, and healthcare projects.

Currently employed by BAM Construction, one of the world's leading construction companies, Adam is commercially leading education projects valued at up to £40 million, overseeing contract negotiations, procurement strategy, financial forecasting, subcontractor management, risk mitigation, cost control, and final account negotiations.

Throughout his career, Adam has successfully delivered a wide range of complex projects for organisations including BAM Construction, Willmott Dixon Interiors, and Speller Metcalfe, working under both JCT and NEC contract frameworks and managing projects ranging from £3 million to £40 million in value.

Adam combines strong commercial acumen with hands-on construction knowledge gained through his early trade background, giving him a practical understanding of project delivery from both site and commercial perspectives.

Key Skills & Expertise

  • Quantity Surveying
  • Commercial Management
  • Cost Planning & Cost Control
  • Contract Administration (JCT & NEC)
  • Procurement & Subcontract Management
  • Risk Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Financial Forecasting & Reporting
  • Cost Value Reporting (CVR)
  • Final Account Negotiation
  • Claims & Adjudication Support
  • Value Engineering
  • Commercial Strategy
  • Project Controls
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Team Leadership & Mentoring
  • Education Sector Projects
  • Heritage Restoration Projects
  • Healthcare Construction Projects
  • Refurbishment & New Build Construction

Career Highlights

  • Commercially leading a £40 million education project from pre-construction through delivery.
  • Successfully led commercial management of a £27 million Department for Education project.
  • Responsible for procurement strategy, contract negotiations, forecasting, subcontract management, and project profitability.
  • Led commercial delivery of major refurbishment and new-build projects valued up to £39 million.
  • Managed complex adjudication processes, including successful time-related and quantum claims.
  • Led commercial teams and mentored junior surveyors and trainees.
  • Progressed through graduate and assistant surveyor roles to successfully lead projects independently.
  • Delivered Warwick School project with a healthy commercial outcome and strong profitability.

Qualifications

  • Master of Science (MSc) Quantity Surveying – University of Salford (Distinction)
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) Construction Commercial Management – Leeds Metropolitan University (Upper Second Class Honours)
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) Quantity Surveying
  • NVQ Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery
  • MCIOB (Member of the Chartered Institute of Building) – Application submitted and currently awaiting final assessment outcome

Adam offers New Zealand employers a rare combination of:

  • Strong trade background.
  • Advanced commercial and quantity surveying expertise.
  • Experience delivering large-scale public sector projects.
  • Leadership of multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Extensive experience under NEC and JCT contracts.
  • Proven ability to drive project profitability and manage commercial risk.
  • Experience working on education, healthcare, heritage, and commercial construction projects.

His progression from tradesperson to senior commercial leader demonstrates both technical capability and leadership potential, making him an excellent candidate for senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Project Controls, and Commercial Lead opportunities across New Zealand's construction sector.

 

Candidate Name:  Chamodi M (318NZ)

Location: New Zealand

Industry: Construction: Quantity Surveyor | Estimator | Construction Cost Professional

Immigration Status: Currently on a unrestricted Post Study Work Visa. Seeking a permanent position to enable an application for a resident permit.

Chamodi is a motivated and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor with 5 years of experience across residential, commercial, and civil construction projects, supported by strong academic qualifications from both New Zealand and the UK. She combines hands-on industry exposure with solid theoretical understanding, enabling her to contribute effectively to cost planning, tendering, project financials, and contract administration.

Having completed a Master of Construction (Quantity Surveying) at Massey University, she also brings international project experience from Sri Lanka and New Zealand, including work on civil infrastructure, luxury residential developments, gated communities, and asphalt surfacing projects. Her expertise includes preparing BOQs, cost estimates, subcontractor evaluations, variation assessments, tender documentation, and progress claims. She is familiar with New Zealand standards such as NZS 3910, and has experience using industry tools including CostX, AutoCAD, Procore, Bluebeam, and Sitemate Dashpivot.

Chamodi is a fast learner, proactive problem solver, and strong communicator who values accuracy, teamwork, and professional growth. She is currently a Student Member of NZIQS and is committed to advancing her QS career within New Zealand’s construction industry.

Core Skills & Expertise

  • Quantity take-offs & BOQ preparation
  • Cost estimating, budgeting & cash flow forecasting
  • Tender documentation, bid evaluation & comparison statements
  • Subcontractor procurement, negotiation & payment schedules
  • Variations identification, valuation & rate breakdowns
  • Interim Payment Claims & contract documentation
  • Site measurements, progress monitoring & reporting
  • Familiarity with NZS 3910:2013 & 2023, CCA 2002, FIDIC, SLS 573
  • Software: CostX, AutoCAD, Procore, Bluebeam, MS Office

Industry Experience

  • Quantity Surveyor Intern – McCormack Group Ltd, New Zealand
    Civil/asphalt projects (roads, driveways, car parks, tennis courts)
    Responsibilities included cost estimating, take-offs, site inspections, reporting templates, and financial tracking.
  • Quantity Surveyor – Upcot Greenfields (Sanken Construction), Sri Lanka
    Large gated community project including 75 bungalows, a golf course, club facilities, and extensive civil works.
    Tasks included BOQs, subcontractor evaluations, variations, rate build-ups, IPCs, procurement, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Assistant Quantity Surveyor – The Consultants Collab, Sri Lanka
    pre-and post-contract QS work on luxury residential developments, including cost plans, tenders, meetings, and progress evaluations.

Education

  • Master of Construction (Quantity Surveying) – Massey University, NZ (2024–2025)
  • BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying – University of Salford, UK
  • Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying – College of QS, Sri Lanka

Professional Membership

  • Student Member, New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS) :  Ref. M13884

Soft Skills

Teamwork • Multitasking • Attention to Detail • Communication • Flexibility • Time Management • Transparency • Creativity

Candidate Name: Shyam K (393)

Industry: Construction: Senior Construction Executive | Operations & Project Delivery Leader | Senior Project Manager | Commercial & Facilities Management

Immigration Status:  Waiting on confirmation of a job offer to complete Visa

Profile Summary

Shyam is a highly accomplished construction and engineering executive with more than 20 years of international experience leading multimillion-dollar construction, facilities management and operational portfolios across the UAE.

Holding an MBA and a Bachelor of Engineering, Shyam has successfully led residential, commercial, banking and industrial projects, with extensive experience in strategic planning, project delivery, procurement, contract management, budgeting, business development and operational leadership. He has a proven track record of improving profitability, reducing costs and delivering complex projects safely, on time and within budget.

His expertise includes construction operations, fit-out projects, facilities management, MEP systems, procurement, contract negotiations, risk management, regulatory compliance, and business growth strategies.

Based on Shyam's CV, his qualifications and professional credentials are:

Qualifications

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Marketing
    • University of Madras, Chennai, India
    • 2009
  • Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) – Electrical & Electronics Engineering
    • University of Madras, Chennai, India
    • 2003

Professional Qualification

  • Chartered Engineer (India)
    • The Institution of Engineers (India)

Professional Certifications & Training

  • Cooling Load Estimation
    • Dubai Institute of Business Management
    • 2006
  • Customer Service Management
    • Dubai Institute of Business Management
    • 2006
  • J2EE CSC Coursework
    • 2005

Professional Membership

  • Chartered Engineer (India)
  • The Institution of Engineers (India)

Key Areas of Expertise

  • Executive Construction Leadership
  • Construction Operations & Project Delivery
  • Profit & Loss (P&L) Management
  • Commercial & Contract Management
  • Procurement & Supply Chain Management
  • Facilities & Asset Management
  • Budgeting & Cost Control
  • Tendering & Business Development
  • Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management
  • Team Leadership & Performance Improvement
  • MEP & Building Services
  • Health, Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Shyam is a commercially focused leader with a reputation for delivering operational excellence, building strong client relationships, and driving sustainable business growth through effective leadership and strategic decision-making.