Chamil Rajapakse is an Associate Director in Gleeds’ UAE Cost Management team, responsible for overseeing service delivery to some of the region’s most prestigious clients, including Emaar Properties and Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects at Dubai Airport.
His role spans risk management, commercial reviews, progress reporting, and mentoring team members, ensuring high standards of service across a large and diverse portfolio of projects. A typical day for Chamil starts with a morning tea before setting the pace for the team, distributing key actions, preparing client reports, and attending critical meetings. His proactive leadership style supports a culture of accountability, open communication, and professional development within his teams.
Chamil is motivated by the tailored nature of Gleeds' projects and the constant need to adapt and find innovative solutions. Drawn to the UAE for its large-scale developments and multicultural working environment, he values Gleeds' flexibility, professionalism, and clear commitment to staff growth. For Chamil, the company’s focus on transparent leadership and trust strongly resonates with his own approach to work.
Since joining Gleeds, Chamil’s proudest achievements include contributing to the expansion of the UAE business, introducing new clients, and successfully managing a wide-ranging project portfolio. His advice to anyone joining the business is simple: enjoy the work, embrace opportunities for growth, and make the most of the supportive environment Gleeds provides.
Outside of work, Chamil enjoys spending time with his family, travelling, and, discovering new cuisines. If he hadn’t followed a career in cost management, he could see himself as a lawyer, presenting arguments in court with the same energy and precision he brings to every project.