2. Dimitris Kakaletris
Civil Engineer
About Dimitris
I have been involved in the construction industry from Being a strong team player with attention to detail and
an early age with my family’s construction firm in my having a strong determination makes my work role Email
local town of Sparta in Greece and that set my mind for most effective and productive. dkakaletris@gmail.com
which career path to follow.
As a result every project I was involved on has been Address
At the age of sixteen I have attended a technical high completed within or under budget, on time and within Kleisouras 29
school that specialises in civil engineering, structures, a safe environment. Ayios Athanasios
architecture and surveying. Limassol, 4105
Competencies attained through the years: Cyprus
In 1993 at the age of nineteen I moved to England and • 9 years experience in Construction supervision;
enrolled for a BTEC diploma in construction at Brunel • 5 years experience in Project Management;
Collage in Bristol, which paved my way to university in • 2.5 years experience in various Engineering design Mobile
Kingston-Upon-Thames to study and successfully com- disciplines (structures, civil and water); 00 357-9637 0804
plete a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering. • Knowledge of engineering contractual matters, Date of Birth
Value Engineering and FIDIC; 22/08/1973
Since my graduation I have accumulated 12 years ex- • Ability to lead and provide guidance and direction
perience in UK, the Czech Republic and currently in Cy- to subordinates, including setting performance stan- Nationality
prus in different sectors of the construction and design dards and monitoring performance; Greek
industry and have gained a broad understanding and • Engineering solutions;
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appreciation of the project sequence - from the design • Excellent skills in report writting;
concept, to design phase, construction and substantial • Achievement oriented with teamworking skills;
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• Quality Assurance/ Quality Control
My background with leading General Contractors, • Sustainable and resilient approach.
Engineering Consultants and Project Management
Consultants on various types of projects has given me
the hands on experience in all aspects of design and
construction that could contribute to any
organisation’s goals and objectives.
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3. Dimitris Kakaletris
Civil Engineer
Professional Experience
Contract Engineer MWH
MWH Global - Consulting Engineers - Water
May 2010 – Current, Limassol, Cyprus
Head of the site supervision team for the Sewerage and
Drainage Project of the city of Limassol, Cyprus. Works
scope consisted of 30km of sewer pipes, 850 manholes,
4km of stormwater drains, 1.5km of box culverts , river
wing walls and open chambers. Approximate project
value of €10m.
Role summary:
Review drawings and construction documents; su-
pervise site Inspection team and make sure that each
member of the team is aware of the project quality
requirements; make sure that all site activities are
properly monitored and all relevant quality records
are established and maintained; review and monitor in
timely manner each Contractor’s proposed construction Limassol area - Contract E5
equipment and manpower histogram and advise Client
of any shortage; closely monitor the project site activi-
ties in respect of Quality, Safety, and progress and advise
Resident Engineer of findings, area of concern and
action; ensure Contractors compliance with Contract
Obligations concerning Design changes, etc; review and
approval of Contractors submittals addressing Method
Statement, Project quality Plan, Quality Control Proce-
dures, Inspection and Test Plans, Health & Safety Plan,
and compliance with project objectives; liaise with local
authorities, Utility firms and Traffic Police; chair weekly
progress meetings and bi-weeckly Client Meetings.
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4. Dimitris Kakaletris
Civil Engineer
Professional Experience
Assistant Project Manager
Gardiner & Theobald - Project & Cost Management
Feb 2007 – Jan 2010, Prague, Czech Republic
Responsible for day-to-day project management duties:
Manage request for information (RFIs) and issue Employer’s
representative instructions (ERIs); design coordination be-
tween architects and Contractors; program monitoring and
reporting to Senior PM. In addition, production of several
feasibility studies for clients pursuing Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for commer-
cial buildings.
Roles in particular projects included:
Part of a strong team of Project and Cost Managers
managing the construction of new headquarters
for Radio Free Europe Class “A” office. A building of
a very high security constructed to US Government
standard embassy design specification. Approximate
project value 90 million USD.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Progress and H&S Monitoring on Central Park Prague
52,000m2 520 luxury residential apartments.
Firm’s Health & Safety Coordinator. Produced com-
pany’s H&S policy for the country of Czech Republic
and continuously monitored H&S on many of G&T’s
construction sites.
LEED feasibility studies on various projects pursuing
LEED certification.
Central Park Prague
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5. Dimitris Kakaletris
Civil Engineer
Professional Experience
Project Engineer
URS Corporation Ltd - Leading Engineering Consultant
July 2004 – Jan 2007, Bristol, UK
Providing civil engineering and structural design services;
supervising geological/environmental investigations;
monitoring ground remediation and undertaking structural
condition surveys of various types of structures.
Projects appointed on:
UK Defence Academy, Shrivenham - Structural de-
sign input on the construction of a 230 bed accom-
modation building. Project management and site
supervision of geotechnical/environmental investi-
gation for the construction of a defence capability
centre.
Design of highway stormwater drains and attenua- Shrivenham Defence Academy
tion ponds for Pemberton Development at Llanelli,
UK
External works and structural design of East Side
Plaza 26floor residential building in Portsmouth, UK
Sustainable stormwater design (SUDS) for Amman
Valley trotting track, Wales, UK
Providing environmental monitoring, structural
integrity advice and site supervision for the demoli-
tion and cleanup operation of hazardous materials in
a chemical warehouse that has been damaged by a
major fire, Cheltenham, UK East Side Plaza
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6. Dimitris Kakaletris
Civil Engineer
Professional Experience
Site Engineer/Manager
Royal BAM Group - International Contractor
June 2002 – July 2004, Bristol, UK
Undertaking surveying and setting out duties; plan and
organise everyday construction site operations in order to
meet an agreed programme of deadlines; ensure that the
works are carried out in safe manner in line with company’s
quality and safety procedures; supervise and monitor the
work of any sub-contractors.
Projects appointed on:
Site Engineer for a student Halls of Residence with
460 rooms in Bath University, UK. A steel frame Andrews Buildings, Cardiff
structure with infill block walls and complete precast
bathroom pods. Approximate project value £11m.
Site Engineer/Manager for Andrews Building shop-
ping centre in Cardiff. Also responsible for the stabil-
ity monitoring of a retained Grade I listed facade.
Approximate project value £10m.
Bath University Halls of Residence
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7. Dimitris Kakaletris
Civil Engineer
Professional Experience
Site Engineer
Fitzpatrick Contractors Ltd (VolkerFitzpatrick)
Jul 2001 – Apr 2002, London, UK
Establishing survey controls; setting out all structural ele-
ments; managing construction works making sure they are
completed on schedule and within a safe environment.
Projects appointed on:
Complete transformation of the well known Farn-
borough airport to a fully operational civil airport.
Part of a team of 5 site engineers I was responsible
for setting out and controlling the construction of all
stormwater drains and new aprons.
Site Engineer for a £16m Design & Build contract in
Bromley by Bow – London. Brownfield remediation;
onstruction of two warehouses; infrastructure and
extrenal works.
Farnborough Airport, London
Twelve Trees, Bromley by Bow, London
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8. Dimitris Kakaletris
Civil Engineer
Education & Continuous Development
Education
Kingston University, Kingston-Upon-Thames, London, UK
BSc (Honours) in Civil Engineering (graduated Jun 2000)
Brunel College of Arts and Technology, Bristol, UK.
BTEC National Diploma in Construction (graduated Jun 1995)
Additional Training / Certifications
Primavera P6 Project Portfolio Management (PPM) 3 day training
2008 WBDG Sustainable Building Practices Courses 01 – 03
CIOB - Health and Safety Management at Work - UK
Temporary Works Coordinator - UK
Curtain Walling - UK
URS Health and Safety on Hazardous Sites - UK
3-day course First Aid at work - UK
Languages
Greek (Mother language)
English (Excellent proficiency)
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