Quantity Surveyor – Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development

Job Overview

Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development is calling applications from Sri Lankan citizens, including Government and Semi-Government officers, for the post of Quantity Surveyor under the Kandy Multimodal Transport Terminal Development Project (KMTTDP).

Organization

Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development

Project

Kandy Multimodal Transport Terminal Development Project (KMTTDP)
(Project Category: US$ 25 – 200 Million)

Position

Quantity Surveyor

Number of Vacancies

• Vacancies Available: 01

Salary Category

• Salary Category: D
• Salary and allowances will be paid according to:
  • Management Services Circular No. 02/2026 issued by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

Employment Type

• Contract Basis Appointment

Educational Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should fulfill either qualification pathway below:

Option 1

• Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field
  OR
• Equivalent qualification recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)

AND

• Associate Membership or similar professional qualification from a recognized professional body

WITH

• Minimum 06 years of experience in the relevant field

Option 2

• Class II/III officer of a Government All-Island Service or equivalent status in the relevant field

AND

• Minimum 06 years of experience in Class II/III post or similar status

Age Limit

• Government / Semi-Government Officers:
  • Below 60 years
• Other Applicants:
  • Below 64 years

Selection Method

• Structured Interview
• Selection based on relevant circular conditions and qualifications

Important Conditions

• Applications must follow the prescribed format
• Certified copies of all relevant documents should be attached
• Incomplete applications will be rejected
• Only qualifications supported by documentary proof will be considered

Special Note for Government Officers

Applicants currently serving in:

• Public Service
• Provincial Public Service
• Local Authorities
• Public Corporations
• Statutory Boards
• Fully State-Owned Companies

must:

• Apply through the Head of Institution
• Submit releasement consent
• Provide releasement basis recommendation according to MSD Circular 02/2026 paragraph 2.3.3

Required Documents

Applications should include:

• Academic qualification certificates
• Degree transcript
• Work experience certificates
• Other relevant supporting documents

How to Apply

Duly completed applications should be sent by registered post or hand delivered to:

Secretary
Ministry of Highways
“Maganeguma Mahamedura”
No. 216, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha
Koswatta, Battaramulla

📌 Mention the post and project name on the top left corner of the envelope.

Application Closing Date

🗓 26.05.2026

Contact Information

☎ Telephone: 011-2271048

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