Engineer (Material)

The Provincial Road Development Authority of the Western Province (operating under the Ministry of Provincial Roads, Transport, Cooperative Development & Trade, Housing & Construction, Plantation Infrastructure, Industries, and Rural Development) invites applications from dynamic and self-motivated Sri Lankan citizens for the post of Engineer (Material).

Position Summary

• Role: Engineer (Material)

• Institution: Provincial Road Development Authority (Western Province)

• Location: No. 59, St. Sebastian Hill, Colombo 12, Sri Lanka

• Employment Type: Permanent (with EPF and ETF entitlements)

• Application Deadline: November 23, 2026

• Salary Scale: MM 1-3: Rs. 96,650 - 10 x 2,480 - 15 x 3,450 - 173,200/- p.m. (Note: Salary structure implementation under Management Services Circular 01/2025 is effective from January 1, 2027, with a designated step of Rs. 85,896/= from January 2026).

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• External Applicants:

  • A degree in Material Science or Civil Engineering recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL); AND

  • Registration as an Associate Engineer in the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, established by Act No. 04 of 2017, with at least one (01) year of post-registration experience in the relevant field.

• Internal Applicants:

  • Fulfillment of the external qualifications stated above; OR

  • Completion of a minimum of five (5) years of satisfactory service in a relevant post within the Junior Manager (JM-1-1) service category, coupled with registration as a Chartered Engineer in the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka.

• Age Limit: Not less than 22 years and not more than 45 years of age (the upper age limit does not apply to internal candidates).

• General Requirements: Priority is given to permanent residents within the Western Province for three (3) years. Candidates must possess excellent moral character and physical/mental fitness to serve in any part of the island.

Additional Benefits

• Government-approved Cost of Living Allowance, other approved allowances, and loan facilities.

How to Apply

• Prepare your application including a CV, names, addresses, and phone numbers of two non-related referees, along with certified copies of educational and professional certificates.

• Internal and public sector/statutory board applicants must route their applications through their respective department or division heads.

• Clearly indicate the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

• Send your application by registered post to reach the address below on or before November 23, 2026.

Chairman

Provincial Road Development Authority (Western Province)

No. 59, St. Sebastian Hill, Colombo 12, Sri Lanka