Kaandeepan Tharmalingam
Civil Engineer
Oberhausen
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Part-time Engineer
Z.K.GmbH
2025.04 - Current
- Supporting site-based and design tasks in a part-time role while residing in Germany.
- Gaining exposure to European engineering standards and Revit workflows.
Engineering Consultant
Freelance
2024.08 - 2025.03
- Delivered consultancy services for residential and NGO-led infrastructure projects.
- Provided structural design, construction supervision, and AutoCAD drafting.
Consultant Engineer
Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka
2024.03 - 2024.07
- Oversaw the execution of housing projects, ensuring quality, cost, and timeline targets.
- Conducted procurement reviews and coordinated with technical teams and stakeholders.
Senior Manager – Construction
Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka
2022.02 - 2024.02
- Led the planning, design, and implementation of nationwide housing programmes.
- Managed construction teams, budgets, and compliance with donor and local standards.
- Produced AutoCAD drawings and managed reporting for stakeholder alignment.
Engineering Consultant
Freelance
2021.08 - 2022.01
- Advised on private and NGO-funded building projects.
- Ensured structural integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance across project phases.
Project Manager
Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka
2016.02 - 2021.07
- Delivered a €14.7M EU-funded project providing 870 housing units and sanitation systems.
- Led technical teams and collaborated with contractors, donors, and government agencies.
- Introduced sustainable materials and managed all site-level operations.
Senior Engineer
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
2010.01 - 2016.01
- Directed technical operations in a CHF 29.4M post-conflict reconstruction programme.
- Designed over 5,000 housing units and community facilities in war-affected areas.
- Developed technical manuals and implemented quality assurance systems.
Public Health Engineer
Oxfam GB
2008.06 - 2009.12
- Supervised the construction of shelters and sanitation facilities.
- Coordinated with local councils and produced AutoCAD-based technical drawings.
Project Engineer
Consultancy and Development Management Pvt Ltd
2005.03 - 2008.04
- Delivered World Bank and ADB-funded infrastructure projects.
- Created detailed plans, budgets, and designs using AutoCAD.
- Supervised field teams and ensured construction quality and safety.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Jaffna, Sri Lanka 2001.04 -
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka 2001.04 -
Skills
Project Planning & Delivery Civil & Structural Engineering Construction Supervision & Quality Assurance Team Leadership & Staff Development Stakeholder & Donor Coordination Budgeting & Resource Management AutoCAD (Fluent) Revit (Learning) Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint (Fluent) Technical Documentation & Reporting Conflict-Affected Area Reconstruction
Websites
Timeline
Part-time Engineer
Z.K.GmbH
2025.04 - Current
Engineering Consultant
Freelance
2024.08 - 2025.03
Consultant Engineer
Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka
2024.03 - 2024.07
Senior Manager – Construction
Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka
2022.02 - 2024.02
Engineering Consultant
Freelance
2021.08 - 2022.01
Project Manager
Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka
2016.02 - 2021.07
Senior Engineer
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
2010.01 - 2016.01
Public Health Engineer
Oxfam GB
2008.06 - 2009.12
Project Engineer
Consultancy and Development Management Pvt Ltd
2005.03 - 2008.04
MBA - Business Administration
University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
2001.04 -
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
2001.04 -