Engineer (Civil | Mechanical)

Engineer (Civil | Mechanical) – 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 Engineer (Civil / Mechanical) on a contract basis. CECB is a premier engineering consultancy organization involved in infrastructure development and multidisciplinary engineering services.

Position Details

Job Title: Engineer (Civil / Mechanical)
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 Sri Lankan state engineering consultancy organization providing services across a wide range of engineering disciplines and infrastructure development projects. 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 Engineering in the field of Civil or Mechanical Engineering recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Sri Lanka, and recognized by the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) for admission to the Class of Associate Membership of IESL and the Engineering Council of Sri Lanka (ECSL).
• Any other relevant Degree or qualification recognized by IESL as equivalent to a four-year B.Sc. Degree in Engineering and recognized by ECSL for admission to the Class of Associate Membership of IESL.
• Experience in the design of bridges, foundations, port and coastal structures, building services engineering, or construction supervision of multi-storied building works including piling will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering activities while coordinating with other disciplines, internal and external parties, and supervising and guiding staff.
• Conduct engineering studies, investigations, testing, including in-situ and laboratory testing, and surveying.
• Undertake designs, planning, construction, fabrication, installation, supervision and quality assurance of engineering works.
• Ensure engineering works comply with relevant standards, drawings, specifications, industrial norms and green technology requirements.
• Perform project management and construction management functions.
• Handle operations and maintenance of engineering works.
• Monitor and control the physical and financial progress of engineering works.
• Prepare and check engineering drawings, schedules and reports, cost estimates and Bills of Quantities.
• Assist Senior Management in managerial functions related to project activities and administration.
• Supervise, guide and train junior engineers and other technical staff.
• Support Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities for junior engineers and technical staff.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervising officers.

Required Skills

• Strong engineering knowledge in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to conduct engineering studies, investigations, testing and surveying.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction supervision and quality assurance.
• Ability to prepare and review engineering drawings, schedules, reports, cost estimates and Bills of Quantities.
• Project and construction management skills.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise, guide and train junior engineering and technical staff.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering standards, specifications and industrial practices.

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 with the application.
• Applications that do not meet the required qualifications and experience will be rejected.
• Applications received after the closing date 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 on the order of merit determined by an Interview Panel.

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