Site engineer / technical officer cum draftsman

Closing on: Apr 1, 2027

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced professionals for immediate employment to support our consultancy team for the ongoing construction project – extension of the existing quay wall, construction of access road and boundary wall at Valaichchenai Fishery Harbour, Batticaloa.

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The assignment involves project management and construction supervision.

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The following professionals are urgently required for the ongoing project. Prior experience in marine/coastal construction, harbour works, infrastructure construction, and quantity surveying will be an added advantage.

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Candidates from all areas of Sri Lanka are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly those who are willing and able to work on full-time, site-based positions.

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Accommodation: accommodation arrangements will be provided for selected candidates from outside the project area.

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Salary: negotiable, based on qualifications and experience.

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Site engineer

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18 person-months – full-time, site-based

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Qualifications & experience

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  • BSc in civil engineering, with professional chartered status (chartered engineer under IESL).
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  • Minimum 5 years of construction project experience.
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  • Experience in infrastructure, marine, coastal or harbour construction is preferred.
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  • Prior experience in quantity surveying, site measurements and construction supervision will be an added advantage.
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Key responsibilities

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  • Conduct continuous daily inspections of marine, harbour and boundary-wall construction works.
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  • Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements and good construction practices.
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  • Issue technical instructions and clarifications to the contractor to support project progress.
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  • Monitor contractor deployment of labour, equipment, plant and materials against the approved programme.
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  • Report site conditions, resource status and progress variances to the resident engineer.
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  • Conduct joint field measurements and ensure accurate recording for joint measurement records (JMRs).
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  • Assist in monitoring quantities, completed works and site measurements.
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  • Ensure compliance with environmental parameters, safety requirements and CEMP protocols during site activities.
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Technical officer cum draftsman

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19 person-months – full-time, site-based

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Qualifications & experience

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  • NDT / NDES / HNDE in civil engineering.
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  • Minimum 5 years of experience in technical drafting, structural layouts and workmanship supervision.
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  • Experience in marine, coastal or harbour construction will be an added advantage.
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  • Experience in quantity measurements and construction site supervision will be an added advantage.
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Key responsibilities

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  • Inspect ongoing construction activities and ensure the quality of works.
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  • Review contractor-submitted working, structural, architectural and shop drawings against the original design intent and actual site/lagoon profiles.
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  • Prepare design adjustments and technical revisions as directed by the resident engineer.
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  • Examine, cross-check, update and modify contractor as-built drawings and operation manuals.
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  • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of as-built documentation prior to final contract close-out.
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  • Assist the site engineer in supervising field construction activities.
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  • Monitor contractor progress and support site measurement and quantity verification activities when required.
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When applying

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Please clearly mention the position applied for in the subject line of the email.

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Immediate availability will be considered an advantage.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Company: E M L Consultants PLC
Company email: [email protected]
Job Location: Colombo 1
Job Category: Civil Engineering / Architecture / Interior Design
Job Type: Full Time

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