Surveyor – Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd Rambukkana
Job Overview
Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd is inviting applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Surveyor at the Central Expressway Project in Rambukkana, Sri Lanka. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a recognised surveying qualification and at least three years of experience in road construction projects.
Candidates with previous experience in expressway construction will have an added advantage. The position offers attractive remuneration, career progression opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a major infrastructure development project.
Position Details
Job Title: Surveyor
Company Name: Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
Project: Central Expressway Project
Job Location: Kegalle District, Sri Lanka
Work Location: Rambukkana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Construction, Surveying and Infrastructure Development
Job Categories: Engineering & Technical, Construction & Labour, Private Jobs
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years in road construction projects
Salary: Negotiable
Company Overview
Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd is a Sri Lankan construction and engineering company involved in infrastructure development, road construction, expressways, bridges, and building projects.
The company offers professionals opportunities to contribute to significant construction projects while developing their technical expertise in a professional working environment.
Qualifications & Experience
- BSc in Surveying Science, or
- NCT, NDT, HND, NDES, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- Minimum of three years of experience working as a Surveyor in road construction projects.
- Previous experience in expressway construction projects will be an added advantage.
- Practical knowledge of surveying activities in infrastructure and civil engineering projects is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
The original vacancy advertisement does not specify detailed duties. Typical responsibilities for a Surveyor working on a road or expressway construction project may include:
- Carrying out land, site, and construction surveys.
- Establishing and checking survey control points, benchmarks, and reference levels.
- Setting out road alignments, levels, gradients, and construction boundaries according to approved drawings.
- Conducting topographic surveys and taking site measurements.
- Supporting earthwork calculations and checking excavation and filling levels.
- Monitoring construction progress through measurements and survey records.
- Operating surveying instruments and equipment to obtain accurate measurements.
- Preparing survey reports, field notes, and as-built survey information.
- Coordinating with site engineers, project managers, and construction teams.
- Ensuring surveying activities comply with project specifications and required accuracy standards.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of surveying principles and construction setting-out procedures.
- Understanding of road construction and expressway project requirements.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, coordinates, levels, and alignment data.
- Competence in using relevant surveying instruments and equipment.
- Good numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Accuracy in measurements, calculations, and documentation.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work on an active construction project and coordinate with site personnel.
- Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining surveying accuracy.
Salary & Benefits
- Attractive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.
- Career progression opportunities in a professional construction environment.
- Opportunity to gain experience in a major expressway infrastructure project.
- Exposure to road construction surveying and large-scale civil engineering activities.
Note: The exact salary, allowances, and additional employment benefits have not been specified in the vacancy advertisement.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the application button provided with this job post.
For application-related enquiries, candidates may contact:
Manager – Human Resources
Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
200, Nawala Road, Narahenpita, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka
Email: hr@maga.lk
Applicants should ensure that they meet the qualification and experience requirements before submitting their applications.
Important Notes
- The project location is Rambukkana, Kegalle District, Sri Lanka.
- Applicants must hold a BSc in Surveying Science, NCT, NDT, HND, NDES, or an equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of three years of experience as a Surveyor in road construction projects is required.
- Experience in expressway construction projects is an added advantage.
- Salary and benefits are subject to the employer’s terms and conditions.
- The responsibilities listed above are indicative of a typical construction Surveyor role and are not a verbatim list from the original vacancy advertisement.



