CESL - Central Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd

Overview

Who we are
How we are differentiated

The leading engineering and construction business enterprise, marking a quarter century of dynamic presence in the Sri Lankan Construction Industry. Starting as turnkey engineering procurement and construction service provider in 1995, we rebranded as the Central Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd in 2011, enlarging our core engineering business portfolios to optimize on the emerging engineering business openings in the country. Bolstered by our strategic partner synergies of the Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB), the premier engineering consultancy competency in the country, we empower our nations aspirations in designing, constructing sustainable infrastructures that fuels socioeconomic advancement and wellbeing of our nation.

We are a state-owned, commercially successful, but a socially conscious corporate citizen built on client and stakeholder trust earned over the years.

Our reputation is founded on the key strengths of our highly qualified, well trained, multidisciplinary engineering competencies and associated professionals in the country, backed with innovative technologies and providing fast-tracking client access to diversified engineering solutions. While our highest service quality is assured with required national and international certifications, the numerous national awards and recognitions received stands testimony to our state-of-the-art engineering capabilities.

Yes, we are the professional “one-stop-shop” for all types of engineering construction services in Sri Lanka. And we understand time value of money of our esteemed clientele.

Service Sectors

Buildings

CESL has been in the forefront of the Design and Construction of Buildings on Design and Build basis.

Roads

CESL, has many years of experience in planning, designing and construction of Roads in Sri Lanka.

Bridges & Culverts

CESL has wide experience in the design and construction of bridges and culverts in the country.

Irrigation Structures

The engineering expertise of the CESL in the field of Irrigation extends to the designing, planning, execution....

Sewage & Water Treatment Plants

CESL engaged to Constructing, Augmentation, Rehabilitation and Improvement of Sewage & Water Treatment Plants.

Construction in Environmental Sensitive Areas

In areas of great natural beauty and sensitive natural environments, special care has to be taken in the construction of any required structures.

Hydropower &
Renewable Energy

We are a professional hydropower & renewable energy services and solutions provider addressing electricity and energy challenges.

Geo-Technical
Engineering

We are experts in technology driven solutions for soil reinforcement and ground stabilization. We provide quality services and consultation.

Geospatial Engineering

Provides precise and reliable solutions by using cutting-edge technologies and experts in surveying and mapping.

Interior Design

Specialized in providing turnkey design solutions for high end residential luxury homes and commercial projects.

Completed Projects

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Construction of Court Complex in Welimada

Male and Female Student Halls of Residence and Facilities at KDU Southern Campus

Construction of Court Complex in Rathnapura

Faculty of LAW (FOL) Building at KDU Ratmalana

Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities(FMSH) Building at KDU Ratmalana

The National Wildlife Research and Training Centre, Girithale

Latest News

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Hon. K.D. Lalkantha, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock,......

September 11, 2025

The Hon. K.D. Lalkantha, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation, recently conducted an inspection visit to the Head Office of Central Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd (CESL) located in Jawatta. During the visit, the Minister focused on the institution’s core responsibilities,.......

Launching an Industry-Related Research Collaboration....

August 21, 2025

We’re proud to have inaugurated a strategic partnership between CESL, CECB, and the University of Peradeniya (UOP) to drive practical innovation for Sri Lanka. Through this collaboration, we aim to co-develop solutions to real-world challenges across industry and academia, and to advance.......

Grand Opening
of the Township Development Project at Wayamba University,....

July 21, 2025

The Township Development Project at Wayamba University, Kuliyapitiya, was ceremoniously declared open on the 14th of July 2025 by the Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad. The event was held in the presence of the Saudi Ambassador,.....

Central Engineering Services (Private) Limited

Central Engineering Services
(Private) Limited