Job Description
CENTRAL ENGINEERING SERVICES (PVT) LTD (CESL)
A state-owned enterprise under Ministry of Irrigation
VACANCIES
Central Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd invites applications from citizens of Sri Lanka for appointments on a contract basis to fill vacancies at CESL.
Designation
- Engineer MM 1-1 – Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, BIM Engineer, 5D BIM Estimator
- Quantity Surveyor MM 1-1
- Accountant MM 1-1
- Legal Officer MM 1-1
- Engineering Assistant MA 2-3 – Civil, Mechanical, Electrical
- Quantity Surveyor Assistant MA 2-3
- Technical Assistant MA 2-1
- Secretarial Assistant MA 1-1
- Stores Assistant PL-1
Engineer MM 1-1
Qualification & Experience: A BSc Degree in Engineering or in the relevant field (Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Structural) recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Sri Lanka and as applicable Associate Member of Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL).
No. of Requirements: 25
Quantity Surveyor MM 1-1
Any One of the Following (1 or 2 below)
- A BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka and recognized by the Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL) for admission to the Class of Associate Member, AND a minimum of one year post qualifying experience in the relevant field to the Post, after obtaining the first degree.
- Having passed the Intermediate Examinations of Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL), a minimum of one year post qualifying experience in the relevant field.
No. of Requirements: 02
Accountant MM 1-1
Any One of the Following (1 or 2 below)
- A BSc Degree in Accounting / Finance / Management / Administration / Business Studies or equivalent recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka.
- Having passed the Intermediate Examination of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL) or any other recognized professional qualification.
A minimum of one year post qualifying experience in the relevant field to the Post.
Legal Officer MM 1-1
Bachelor of Law recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka. AND Attorney at Law with a minimum of one year post qualifying experience in the relevant field.
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 accepted by the Sri Lanka Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC).
- B National Diploma in Engineering (NDE) awarded by an institute accepted by TVEC.
- C Diploma in Technology (Dip Tech) in the relevant field awarded by any institute accepted by 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
- Pass Level 1, 2, and 3 examinations conducted by the Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL) for QS (Iqssl).
- Having passed the Level 1 & 2 examinations conducted by IQSSL.
- Having obtained a certificate of proficiency not less than NVQ Level 6 in the relevant field awarded by a Technical / Vocational Training Institute accepted 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 / Electronic) 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 credit passes including English; Achieved Computer literacy in the 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 and Employees Trust Fund rules; contributions to Provident Fund and EBF as per CESL policy.
How to apply
The covering letter with updated CV and copies of certificates should be sent by Registered Post addressed to the A/ HR & Admin Officer, Central Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd, No. 11, Jayantha Road, Colombo 05 (applies Post should be written at the top left hand corner of the envelope) on or before 19th June, 2026. Only complete applications will be accepted.
Special Note
All island and Overseas Vacancies Available.
Chief Executive Officer
CENTRAL ENGINEERING SERVICES (PVT) LTD
No. 11, Jayantha Road, Colombo 05
Tel: (+94) 11 222 278
Email: [email protected] | Web: www.cesl.lk
