Quantity Surveyor, Technical Officer, Engineering Assistant

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Sri Lankan citizens for key technical and management positions within the Project Management Unit of the Greater Colombo Water and Wastewater Management Improvement Investment Programme (funded by the Government of Sri Lanka and the European Investment Bank [EIB]). The project aims to complete the partially finished pumping stations and gravity sewerage network in the Kirulapone catchment area and enhance urban wastewater capacity.

Available Positions, Salary Categories & Requirements

Table 1: GOSL Funded Programme Vacancies

• Quantity Surveyor (01 Vacancy)

  • Salary Category: Category - D (Rs. 250,000 - 2 x 10,000 = 270,000/= p.m.)

  • Qualifications: Degree in a relevant field recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) with Associate Membership (or equivalent) in a recognized professional institute, plus at least 6 years of post-qualifying experience in the relevant field; OR an officer in Grade II/III of GOSL All-Island Services with equivalent experience.

• Assistant Engineer (Civil - 05, Mechanical - 01, Electrical - 01)

  • Salary Category: Category - E (Rs. 180,000 - 2 x 7,500 = 195,000/= p.m.)

  • Qualifications: Minimum 6 years of service experience in Grade II/III in the relevant field; OR UGC-recognized degree with 3 years of experience; OR NVQ Level 7 proficiency certificate with 3 years of experience; OR NVQ Level 6 certificate with 6 years of experience; OR NVQ Level 5 certificate with 9 years of experience in the specialized field.

• Project Secretary (01 Vacancy)

  • Salary Category: Category - F (Rs. 150,000 - 2 x 7,500 = 165,000/= p.m.)

  • Qualifications: G.C.E. (O/L) with 6 passes including Sinhala/Tamil and English with distinction passes, plus G.C.E. (A/L) with 3 passes, along with a secretarial practice certificate from a recognized institute (or studying for Chartered Secretaries examinations) and 3 years of relevant experience; OR a qualified Chartered Secretary with 3 years of experience.

• Contract Specialist (01 Vacancy)

  • Salary Category: Category - C (Rs. 295,000 - 2 x 10,000 = 315,000/= p.m.)

  • Qualifications: First degree in a relevant field with professional Associate Membership and 8 years of managerial-level experience; OR Corporate Membership with 6 years of managerial experience; OR GOSL All-Island Services Grade I officer with Associate Membership and 2 years of experience in a Grade I or equivalent post.

Table 2: EIB Funded Programme Vacancies

• Technical Officer (Civil - 03, Mechanical - 01, Electrical - 01)

  • Salary Category: Category - E (Rs. 180,000 - 2 x 7,500 = 195,000/= p.m.)

  • Qualifications: UGC-recognized degree with 3 years of experience; OR NVQ Level 7 certificate with 3 years of experience; OR NVQ Level 6 certificate with 6 years of experience; OR NVQ Level 5 certificate with 9 years of experience in the specialized field.

• Construction Manager (01 Vacancy)

  • Salary Category: Category - C (Rs. 295,000 - 2 x 10,000 = 315,000/= p.m.)

  • Qualifications: First degree in a relevant field with professional Associate Membership and 8 years of management-level experience; OR Corporate Membership with 6 years of management-level experience; OR GOSL All-Island Services Grade I officer with Associate Membership and 2 years of experience in a Grade I post.

General Terms & Conditions

• Employment Basis: Initial appointment is on a contract basis for one (1) year, renewable annually based on project duration, job requirements, and satisfactory performance.

• Age Limit: Must not be more than 62 years of age as of the closing date of applications.

• Public Sector Officers: Permanent officers from local authorities, public corporations, statutory boards, and fully state-owned companies may be appointed in accordance with Management Services Circular No. 02/2026.

• Method of Selection: Recruitment will be finalized through a structured interview conducted by a board appointed by the appointing authority, in compliance with Management Services Circular No. 02/2026.

How to Apply

• Officers currently serving in the public sector or state organizations must submit their applications through their respective Heads of Institution.

• Forward your application along with your CV, certified copies of educational qualifications, and service experience certificates via registered post to reach the address below on or before November 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

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

Project Director

Greater Colombo Water and Wastewater Management Improvement Investment Programme

No. 86, Millennium Centre

Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha

Colombo 07, Sri Lanka