Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau

Job Overview

Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB), under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, invites applications from suitably qualified citizens of Sri Lanka for the position of Quantity Surveyor on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for quantity surveying, cost management, procurement and contract management activities related to construction projects.

Position Details

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Organization: Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB)
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Contract Basis
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
Selection Method: Interview Panel based on order of merit

Company Overview

Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau is a premier engineering consultancy organization in Sri Lanka involved in infrastructure development and engineering consultancy services across multiple disciplines. The Bureau operates under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should possess any one of the following qualifications:

• A four-year Degree in Quantity Surveying from the University of Moratuwa.
• Any other Degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Sri Lanka, and recognized by the Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL) for admission to the Class of Graduate Membership or Higher Level of Membership of IQSSL.
• Associate Membership of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL) obtained through the Technical Membership pathway.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out, coordinate and assist Quantity Surveying activities with other disciplines and internal and external parties.
• Supervise and guide relevant staff.
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates, cost plans, Bills of Quantities, Schedules of Rates and Engineer’s Estimates.
• Prepare cost analyses and maintain cost databases.
• Check and prepare work measurements and quantity certifications.
• Review contractors’ interim and final statements and claims.
• Assist in making recommendations for claim evaluations.
• Prepare and evaluate variation accounts.
• Prepare cash flow statements and material reconciliation statements.
• Handle procurement activities.
• Prepare procurement documents and contract documents.
• Monitor and control project costs and prepare cost reports for construction projects.
• Perform other contract management activities.
• Assist Senior Management with managerial functions related to project activities and administration.
• Supervise, guide and train junior Quantity Surveyors and other technical staff.
• Support Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities of junior Quantity Surveyors and technical staff.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervising officers.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Quantity Surveying principles and practices.
• Ability to prepare Bills of Quantities, cost estimates and cost plans.
• Knowledge of construction measurement and quantity certification.
• Ability to evaluate contractor claims and variations.
• Knowledge of procurement and contract management procedures.
• Cost monitoring, cost control and cost reporting skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong coordination, communication and team management skills.
• Ability to supervise and guide junior Quantity Surveyors and technical staff.

Salary & Benefits

• Selected candidates will be placed on a suitable salary point based on their qualifications and experience in accordance with MSD Circular 01/2025.
• The Bureau will contribute 12% of salary to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
• The Bureau will contribute 3% of salary to the Employees Trust Fund (ETF).
• The position is offered on a contract basis.

How to Apply

Applicants should send a covering letter and CV together with copies of relevant certificates under registered cover addressed to:

Manager (Administration / HR)
Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau
No. 415, Bauddhaloka Mawatha
Colombo 07, Sri Lanka

The applied post should be clearly written at the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Applications should reach the above address on or before 31 August 2026.

Important Notes

• Applicants must be citizens of Sri Lanka.
• Candidates must possess the required qualifications by the closing date.
• Copies of relevant educational certificates, professional certificates and service letters should be attached where applicable.
• Applications that do not meet the required qualifications and experience will be rejected.
• Applications received after the deadline will be rejected without notice.
• Officers selected to serve on a contract basis will not be eligible to claim permanent appointment in the Bureau.
• Selection will be made according to the order of merit determined by an Interview Panel.

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