RIYAS LIYAKKATH
Civil Engineer
Kottayam
Summary
Civil Engineer with 13+ years of experience in construction, infrastructure, industrial, and building projects across India and Saudi Arabia. Skilled in project execution, site management, structural works, quantity estimation, subcontractor coordination, quality control, and construction planning. Experienced in handling large-scale civil works, mass concrete, finishing works, and project coordination while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, drawings, BOQ, material management, and client/consultant coordination. Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, deliver projects within timelines, and maintain cost efficiency. Currently involved in construction business operations in Kerala with interest in infrastructure development, project management, and international engineering opportunities. Seeking challenging roles in Australia, New Zealand, GCC, or Europe within civil construction and infrastructure sectors.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Project Engineer
KITCO Ltd., Gov. of Kerala Consultants, India
07.2022 - Current
- Effectively carry out all works related to Project Management from tendering to site supervision, including day to day monitoring of the project, quality checks as per IS codes and specifications, preparation and review of project schedule, including its monitoring and updating.
- Record measurements in time in the Measurement Books as per procedure
- Ensure regular housekeeping at the work site, and adherence to safety practices.
- Maintain various registers, test reports, ISO documents and other requirements of client.
- Perform material approvals, and coordinate with Head Office for any clarification/approvals.
- Correspond with Contractors and other stake holders for project execution
- Monitor the quantities on regular basis and in case of deviations/ requirement of new items, obtain approval and clearance in advance
- Liaison with Contractors and authorities for final completion and handing over of the project
- Prepare handing over documents
- Coordinate with other disciplines for seamless and overall completion of the project.
- Ensure that project's specifications and implementation comply with statutory regulations.
Project Manager
Esjay & Associates
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Anchoring on-site construction activities to ensure completion of project within the time & cost parameters and effective resource utilization to maximize the output
- Administering the QNQC planning & programing, thereby ensuring that all material are appropriate as per construction projects and the same is as per the plans and specifications
- Coordinating, tracking & reviewing project schedule, construction submittals, approvals, procurements and progress of activities
- Performing site visits and surveys, monitoring and inspecting the work of subcontractors and other third parties
Design & Proposal Engineer
Rezayat Group (National Contracting Company KSA)
09.2016 - 10.2020
- Provide engineering and design support in specific civil & structural engineering areas, including (but not limited to)
- Manage technical, engineering and contractual matters
- On-site assessment and evaluation of existing equipment, steel structures, foundations, etc., substation projects
- Support proposal efforts by introducing and promoting innovation, cost saving ideas, and value-added solutions to the overall system design concept
- Building calculations and design.
- Stay abreast of industry developments and changes in standards. Ensure that all design submissions produced by those under your supervision are compliant with all relevant standards.
- Perform civil/structural inspections of facilities or equipment. Provide thorough and accurate inspection reports identifying findings, risks and recommendations.
- Coordinate structural work with the work of other engineering disciplines
- Performing structural designing and detailed engineering of various types of civil works including preliminary design, engineering calculations, equipment & material selection and so on.
Site Project Engineer
Rezayat Group (National Contracting Company KSA)
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Attending regular technical meetings with contractors & subcontractors, monitoring the readiness for building turnover; also preparing daily, weekly and monthly progress of works
- Coordinating for special materials to specialist subcontractors and all necessary support given to the office coordination with engineers and project managers based at various projects
- Supervising & scheduling concrete pouring, asphalt laying and other similar activities; also coordinating with the suppliers directly to dispatch the same on site
- Anchoring on-site construction activities to ensure completion of project within the time & cost parameters and effective resource utilization to maximize the output
- Administering the QNQC planning & programing, thereby ensuring that all material are appropriate as per construction projects and the same is as per the plans and specifications
- Assuring the quality of material, processes and workmanship; assisting in quality assurance and quality control activities; checking the same in construction drawing, issue material receiving report for the delivered materials
- Coordinating, tracking & reviewing project schedule, construction submittals, approvals, procurements and progress of activities
- Performing site visits and surveys, monitoring and inspecting the work of subcontractors and other third parties
- Reviewing IFC (Issued for Construction Drawings) and directly coordinating with the contractor regarding project activities such as the construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and client’s requirements
- Fixing deadlines and target program of work for all projects; troubleshooting overall problems with deployment of suitable manpower, equipment and materials
- Preparing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), initiating/issuing work permits, reviewing the BOQ and detailed drawings as well as conducting site safety inspections
Site Project Engineer
Wexco Homes Pvt. Ltd.
05.2013 - 10.2014
- Developing project baselines while monitoring and controlling projects with respect to cost, resource deployment, time overruns and quality compliance to ensure satisfactory execution of projects
- Heading optimization of resources including manpower, equipment and materials to ensure efficient & timely completion of the works
- Attending regular technical meetings with contractors & subcontractors, monitoring the readiness for building turnover; also preparing daily, weekly and monthly progress of works
- Coordinating for special materials to specialist subcontractors and all necessary support given to the office coordination with engineers and project managers based at various projects
- Supervising & scheduling concrete pouring, asphalt laying and other similar activities; also coordinating with the suppliers directly to dispatch the same on site
- Assuring the quality of material, processes and workmanship; assisting in quality assurance and quality control activities; checking the same in construction drawing, issue material receiving report for the delivered materials
- Coordinating, tracking & reviewing project schedule, construction submittals, approvals, procurements and progress of activities
- Performing site visits and surveys, monitoring and inspecting the work of subcontractors and other third parties
- Reviewing IFC (Issued for Construction Drawings) and directly coordinating with the contractor regarding project activities such as the construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and client’s requirements
- Fixing deadlines and target program of work for all projects; troubleshooting overall problems with deployment of suitable manpower, equipment and materials
Education
PRIMAVERA P6 - Planning Engineering
CADD CENTRE
Kerala08.2025
B.Tech. - Civil Engineering
Anna University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India01.2013
Diploma Course - STAAD Pro V8i
01.2013
Diploma Course - AutoCAD (2013 version)
01.2013
12th - undefined
S.V.E.M.H.S.S
Ettumanoor, Kottayam, Kerala, India01.2009
10th - undefined
S.V.E.M.H.S.S
Ettumanoor, Kottayam, Kerala, India01.2007
Skills
Project management and execution
Construction management
Mass concrete technology
Budgeting and cost control
Inspection and compliance
Contracts management
Tender management
Land development and site surveys
Project planning and supervision
Environmental impact assessment
Cost estimation
Surveying and field inspections
Safety and risk assessment
Team leadership
Communication and presentation skills
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Adaptability to new technologies
Certification
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Internal Auditor Training Course Certification from Bureau Veritas in 2018
Affiliations
- Valid Membership in Saudi Council of Engineers since 2015
- Chartered Civil Engineer affiliated by Indian Institute Of Engineers (I.
- Valid Civil Engineer ‘A’ Grade Licence issued by Kerala State Urban Affairs.
- Actively participated in various seminars organized by software companies such as Bentley
- Participated in various assignments regarding modern technologies in construction industry
INTERNSHIP PROJECT
- Company Name: FACT (A Govt. of India undertaking)
- Duration: Two months
- Title: Light Weight Concrete Technologies and FRB Structures for an Economical Construction
Timeline
Senior Project Engineer
KITCO Ltd., Gov. of Kerala Consultants, India
07.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Esjay & Associates
10.2020 - 07.2022
Design & Proposal Engineer
Rezayat Group (National Contracting Company KSA)
09.2016 - 10.2020
Site Project Engineer
Rezayat Group (National Contracting Company KSA)
03.2015 - 08.2016
Site Project Engineer
Wexco Homes Pvt. Ltd.
05.2013 - 10.2014
Diploma Course - STAAD Pro V8i
Diploma Course - AutoCAD (2013 version)
12th - undefined
S.V.E.M.H.S.S
10th - undefined
S.V.E.M.H.S.S
PRIMAVERA P6 - Planning Engineering
CADD CENTRE
B.Tech. - Civil Engineering
Anna University