Chief Engineer – People's Bank Colombo 02

About the job

People’s Bank is a premier bank in Sri Lanka with the largest customer base, providing innovative financial solutions to its diversified clientele for over six decades. As a conducive environment for those who strive to achieve excellence and believe in professionalism, the bank is looking for a talented and dynamic individual to fill the following supporting position in the Engineering Services Department.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Preparation of Designs, Tender Documents, including BOQ, Specifications, Conditions of Contracts, and Cost Estimation for projects undertaken by the Bank. 
• Tender Evaluation and Recommendation.
• Taking measurements of completed works and recommending payments.
• Attending to the following tasks in major/ medium constructions and renovation projects undertaken by the Bank:

• Checking Tender documents/ Engineer’s estimates prepared by Project Consultants. 
• Checking Tender Evaluation Reports. 
• Monitoring Construction Progress. 
• Checking Progress Bills of Contractors and Project Consultants and Recommending for payments.
• Coordination with Project Consultants, Contractors, and Local Authorities to achieve project targets.

• Preparation of EOC papers/Board papers for necessary approvals for major/ medium construction projects undertaken by the Bank
• Any other official Duties and responsibilities entrusted by the Bank which is within the capability and/or expertise of the employee to perform.
• Adhere to rules and regulations imposed by the Bank from time to time.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Should possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from a university or a degree-awarding institute recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka.
• Should be a fully qualified Chartered Engineer. 
• Possessing an MBA/MSc shall be considered an additional qualification. 
• Should possess a minimum of 10 years’ experience in Designing and Construction related to building projects, including the following:

• Knowledge of Civil Engineering Specifications, Conditions of Contracts, Standard method of Measurements, Civil Engineering Designs, and Interior works. 
• Project planning and progress monitoring methods. 
• Sound knowledge of computer software packages, including Drafting and Project Management, and Procurement procedures. 
• Knowledge of procurement of works and consultancy services.

Method of Selection: 

Shortlisted applicants based on the stipulated qualifications and experience will be called for an interview. The appointment will be made on a contract basis. 

Conditions of Employment:

The position of Chief Engineer in the non-banking stream is equivalent to the grade of Chief Manager (Grade I) in the main-banking stream in the Bank. The performance will be evaluated annually. The selected candidate should work beyond the regular working hours as and when required and should be willing to visit outstation construction sites to inspect and monitor the progress of the projects.

Remuneration: 

An attractive and negotiable remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the selected candidate for the above position

Age Limit:

Age preferably below 50 years as at the closing date of applications.

General Conditions:

 Should be a citizen of Sri Lanka

Method of Application: 

The applicants are instructed to fill in the Application form on the Career page of the People’s Bank website and send the duly filled application along with Curriculum Vitae and other necessary supporting documents. The post applied for should be stated on the top left-hand corner of the envelope and should reach the address given below on or before 29.09.2025.