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Consultant - Senior Engineer

Colombo 05 FULL_TIME 5 months ago
Company: Mahaweli Consultancy Bureau
Location: Colombo 05
Type: FULL_TIME
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Position Overview

The Senior Engineer will play a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating hydrology-related interventions, managing technical documentation, and ensuring effective project execution in collaboration with the Knuckles Project team and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with the project team, subcontractors, and subject matter experts for timely and quality project delivery.
  • Provide mentorship and supervision to junior engineers.
  • Oversee the preparation, review, and management of technical documentation, including reports, designs, and plans.
  • Ensure compliance of hydrology interventions with relevant standards and environmental requirements.
  • Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and recommend corrective measures.
  • Facilitate stakeholder engagement and maintain effective communication.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
  • Perform other project-related tasks as assigned by MCB Management.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering projects, including project planning, design, and supervision.
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong documentation and reporting skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in large-scale projects in Sri Lanka or South Asia is an advantage.

Work Location

Based in Colombo with periodic travel to project sites.

Age Limit

Applicants must be below 45 years of age as of 01st August 2025.

Remuneration

An attractive and competitive consultancy fee will be provided, aligned with qualifications and experience, with significant scope for professional advancement.

How to Apply

Please forward your CV with Monthly Expected Fee through Email along with a covering letter clearly indicating the preferred strategic program area and suitability for the role with the subject line specified as "Consultant - Senior Engineer (In Relation to the hydrology sector)" within two weeks.

Email: application@mcb.gov.lk

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification.

Frequently asked questions

Use the Apply form on this page to submit your CV (PDF/DOC/DOCX). You can also include a short cover letter.
This position is FULL_TIME.
The role is based in Colombo 05.
Salary details are not disclosed by the employer.
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The role is posted by Mahaweli Consultancy Bureau.
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