
Malki Wijayarathna
@malkiwijayarathna
I deliver cost planning, BOQs, valuations, and cost control for UAE and KSA construction projects.
What I'm looking for
I've supported UAE and KSA residential, commercial, interior fit-out, hospitality, and mixed-use developments through cost planning, BOQs, quantity take-offs, valuations, variations, and final accounts. My work includes projects such as a 90,000 sqm UAE entertainment park, AED 181M Dubai luxury villas, and Riyadh hotel and villa developments.
At Coeins, S&T Interiors, Colma, and Bin Dayel Contracting, I've managed pre- and post-contract quantity surveying, tendering, subcontractor coordination, cost reporting, and cash-flow control. I use CostX, PlanSwift, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, Primavera P6, and Excel while working to FIDIC and measurement standards including POMI, CESMM, and NRM 2.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cost Manager
Coeins Pvt Ltd
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Managing cost planning, budgeting, and cost control for residential and commercial projects supporting UAE and KSA developments. Preparing BOQs, cost estimates, and financial reports, and coordinating with clients and consultants.
Freelance Quantity Surveyor
Self Employed
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Provided freelance quantity surveying services for projects in UAE and Saudi Arabia, including cost planning, BOQ preparation, and pre- and post-contract measurement.
Quantity Surveyor
S & T Interiors
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Managed pre- and post-contract QS functions for office interior fit-out projects, including BOQ preparation, tender documentation, subcontractor negotiations, and interim payment applications.
Quantity Surveyor
Colma Pvt Ltd
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Prepared BOQs for interior fit-out works, conducted quantity take-offs, assisted in cost estimation and tender evaluation, and performed value engineering.
Junior Quantity Surveyor
Bin Dayel Contracting
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)
Supported cost planning and cost control for a large-scale mixed-use development, prepared BOQs and quantity take-offs, and utilized CostX, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, and Primavera P6.
Trainee Quantity Surveyor
Design Consortium Limited
Jan 2020 - Apr 2020 (3 months)
Assisted in tender document preparation, site measurements, and bill verification, gaining exposure to consultant QS practices.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Salford
BSc (Hons), Quantity Surveying
2023 - 2024
Completed a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying (Top-Up) from the University of Salford.
University of Salford
BSc (Hons), Quantity Surveying
2023 - 2024
Completed a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying (Top-Up) from the University of Salford.
Pearson
BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND), Quantity Surveying and Construction Management
2019 - 2022
Completed a BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management from Pearson.
Pearson
BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND), Quantity Surveying and Construction Management
2019 - 2022
Completed a BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management from Pearson.
City & Guilds
NVQ Level 5 / IVQ Technical Diploma, Construction
2017 - 2018
Completed an NVQ Level 5 / IVQ Technical Diploma in Construction from City & Guilds.
City & Guilds
NVQ Level 5 / IVQ Technical Diploma, Construction
2017 - 2018
Completed an NVQ Level 5 / IVQ Technical Diploma in Construction from City & Guilds.
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