Engineering Assistant

Engineering Assistant – 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 Engineering Assistant on a contract basis. The successful candidate will assist with construction supervision, surveying, quantity measurements, quality control and other engineering-related project activities.

Position Details

Job Title: Engineering Assistant
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 various disciplines. The Bureau operates under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should have:

• A Certificate of Proficiency not below National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 6 in the field of Civil Engineering.
• The qualification must be issued by a Technical or Vocational Training Institute accepted by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC).
• Experience in construction supervision of building works, including multi-storied buildings and piling, will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Set out work sites.
• Carry out surveying and levelling activities.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities.
• Check contractors’ claims.
• Prepare estimates and carry out work measurements.
• Assist in the design of minor works.
• Assist in procurement processes.
• Carry out quality control activities.
• Maintain records and documentation.
• Monitor project progress and prepare reports.
• Supervise site staff and construction works.
• Guide subordinate technical staff.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervising officers.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of civil engineering and construction practices.
• Ability to carry out surveying, levelling and setting-out work.
• Knowledge of construction measurements and Bills of Quantities.
• Ability to check contractors’ claims and assist with estimates.
• Understanding of construction supervision and quality control.
• Good record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Ability to supervise site staff and guide subordinate technical personnel.
• Good communication, coordination and teamwork skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Selected candidates will be placed on a suitable salary point depending 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.
• Relevant educational certificates, professional certificates and service letters should be attached where applicable.
• Experience in construction supervision of building works, including multi-storied buildings and piling, will be an added advantage.
• 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.

Job Category: Engineering & Technical, Construction & Labour, Government Jobs

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