Eng. D D Jaliya

Bio-Data as submitted & certified by the candidate

Eng. Dewapurage Dilan Jaliya is a Chartered Civil Engineer with 12 years of experience in structural engineering, technical management, construction management, design coordination, and quality assurance and quality control. He holds an M.Sc. in Structural Engineering and a B.Sc. Engineering (Honours) degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Moratuwa. He has also completed an introductory certificate in project management through the University of Adelaide.

His professional qualifications include Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka and the Engineering Council, Sri Lanka. He is an Associate Member of the Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka, and the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka. His other affiliations include the Sri Lankan Geotechnical Society, the Association of Consulting Engineers, Sri Lanka, and the Organization of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka.

He currently serves as Manager – Projects cum Structural Engineer at Eco Twin 14 (Pvt) Ltd., where he manages multidisciplinary engineering consultancy assignments, coordinates clients, consultants, contractors and authorities, undertakes structural analysis and design, conducts site inspections, and reviews technical submissions. Previously, he was Senior Structural Engineer cum Technical Engineer for the Port Access Elevated Highway Project, Technical Manager for the Marina Square Project, and Senior Civil Engineer on major apartment, office, waterfront and mixed-development projects. His overseas experience with Larsen & Toubro Saudi Arabia LLC included civil construction, quality management and substation works.

His technical experience covers structural and geotechnical design, high-rise design coordination, pile design and construction, project planning, technical documentation, tender evaluation, quality systems and stakeholder coordination. His software skills include AutoCAD, MS Project, Primavera, SAP2000, ETABS, Bentley Geo, Tekla and Prokon. His research interest includes water quality and treatment in areas affected by chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology. During his university years, he served as President of the Sinhala Cultural Society and the Social Science Association and founded the student company Flame. He brings to the profession a combination of design expertise, site experience, project leadership and multidisciplinary coordination.

Election Statement as submitted & certified by the candidate

I offer the Council 12 years of practical experience in structural engineering, technical management, construction management and multidisciplinary design coordination. My work on high-rise buildings, transport infrastructure, power projects and engineering consultancy assignments has required me to connect sound engineering judgement with quality, safety, programme, cost and stakeholder needs.

As a Chartered Civil Engineer, I would bring a balanced perspective from design offices, construction sites and project leadership roles in Sri Lanka and overseas. I am especially interested in strengthening the link between professional standards and day-to-day engineering practice, encouraging knowledge sharing across disciplines, and supporting young engineers as they develop technical competence and professional confidence.

If elected, I will listen carefully to members, contribute constructively to Council discussions, and support practical initiatives that promote ethics, competence, innovation and public confidence in engineering. I will work collaboratively to increase the visibility of the profession, create opportunities for member participation and continuous learning, and ensure that the Institution remains responsive to the changing needs of engineers and society.