Job Description
Central Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd CESL
A state owned enterprise under Ministry of Irrigation
Vacancies
Central Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd is a state owned enterprise under the Ministry of Irrigation, the premier engineering organization at the forefront of infrastructure development in the country invites applications from citizens of Sri Lanka for the under mentioned appointments on Contract Basis to fill the vacancies at CESL.
Designation
- Engineer MM 1-1 Civil
- Engineer MM 1-1 Mechanical
- Engineer MM 1-1 Electrical
- Engineer MM 1-1 Structural
- BIM Engineer
- 5D BIM Estimator
Qualification & Experience
A BSc Degree in Engineering in the relevant field recognised by the University Grants Commission Sri Lanka and an Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka IESL.
No. of Requirements: 25
Quantity Surveyor MM 1-1
- Any One of the following (1 or 2 below)
- 1. A BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka and recognised by the Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka IQSSL membership
- AND a minimum of one year post qualifying experience in the relevant field to the Post after obtaining the first degree
- 2. Having passed the Intermediate Examinations of Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL), a minimum of one (01) year post qualifying experience in the relevant field to the Post
No. of Requirements: 02
Accountant MM 1-1
- Any One of the Following (1 or 2 below)
- 1. A BSc Degree in Accounting / Finance / Management / Administration / B.Com recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka
- AND a minimum of one year post qualifying experience in the relevant field
- 2. Having passed the Intermediate Examination of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL) or other recognised bodies
No. of Requirements: 02
Legal Officer MM 1-1
- Bachelor of Law recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka
- AND
- Attorney at Law & a minimum of one year post qualifying experience in the relevant field
No. of Requirements: 01
Engineering Assistant MA 2-3
- Any one of the following qualifications from A to D
- A. National Diploma in Technology (NDT) in the relevant field awarded by any institute approved by the Sri Lanka Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC)
- B. National Diploma in Engineering Science (NDES) awarded by any institute accepted by the Sri Lanka TVEC
- C. Diploma in Technology (Dip Tech) in the relevant field awarded by any institute accepted by the Sri Lanka TVEC
- D. Having obtained a certificate of proficiency not less than National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) Level 6 in the relevant field awarded by a Technical / Vocational Training Institute accepted by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC)
No. of Requirements: 10
Quantity Surveyor Assistant MA 2-3
- Any one of the following qualifications from A to C
- A. Pass level 1, 2, and 3 examinations conducted by the Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL)
- AND
- Having passed the Level 1 & 2 examinations conducted by the Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL)
- AND
- Having obtained a certificate of proficiency not less than NVQ Level 6 in the relevant field awarded by TVEC
No. of Requirements: 01
Technical Assistant MA 2-1
- Having obtained a certificate of proficiency not less than NVQ Level 5 in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Quantity Surveying) awarded by a Technical / Vocational Training Institute accepted by TVEC
No. of Requirements: 05
Secretarial Assistant MA 1-1
- Having passed the G.C.E. (O/L) examination in six subjects with credits passes including Sinhala / Tamil, and Mathematics and credit pass for English not more than two sittings
- Having passed Three (03) Subjects (other than the General Paper) at the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination in not more than two sittings
- Achieved Computer literacy in following areas: Use of Internet & E-mail; Basic knowledge of Information Technology; Basic knowledge of MS Office package
No. of Requirements: 05
Stores Assistant PL 1
- Having sat for the G.C.E. (O/L) examination
No. of Requirements: 02
Age
Age should be not less than 18 and not more than 45 years
Salary & Other Benefits
Selected applicant will be placed on a suitable salary point depending on qualifications and experience as per the Management Services Circular 01/2025. Contributions of 12% and 3% of salary to the Employees Provident Fund and Employees Trust Fund respectively by CESL.
How to apply
The covering letter with an updated CV and copies of certificates should be sent under Registered Post addressed to the A / HR Admin Officer, Central Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd, No. 11, Jawatta Road, Colombo 05 (applied posts should be written at the top left hand corner of the envelope) on or before 19th June, 2026.
Only complete applications will be accepted for review.
Special Note
All island and Overseas Vacancies Available
Chief Executive Officer
CENTRAL ENGINEERING SERVICES (PVT) LTD
No. 11, Jawatta Road, Colombo 05
Tel: +94 11 2 222 278
Email: info@cesl.lk
Web: www.cesl.lk