Hayleys Fentons recognised as a Great Place to Work

Hayleys Fentons Limited has achieved a milestone being recognised for the first time as one of Sri Lanka’s Best Workplaces by Great Place To Work. 

This recognition underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to cultivating a people-first culture, one that is anchored in trust, collaboration and continuous learning.

As Sri Lanka’s No.1 solar EPC and MEP contractor, Hayleys Fentons brings over a century of engineering excellence. The company also holds the distinction of managing the largest engineering workforce in the country, with one in every five new recruits being an engineer, which is a testament to its scale, capabilities and industry leadership.

“At Hayleys Fentons, we believe our people are the cornerstone of our enduring success,” said Hayleys Fentons Managing Director Hasith Prematillake.

“Being certified as a Great Place to Work is a reflection of the passion, unity and resilience of Sri Lanka’s largest engineering team. We have built a culture of respect and purpose, where every individual is empowered and inspired to grow together.”

The company’s people-centric strategy is deeply embedded in its organisational blueprint, known as SPIDER, with ‘D’ representing developing talent. As a service-oriented business, Hayleys Fentons places its employees at the heart of everything it does, offering diverse opportunities to grow, nourish, reskill and upskill in a rapidly evolving engineering landscape.

“In an engineering environment, gathering authentic employee feedback can be challenging due to the technical nature of roles and project-based workflows,” noted Hayleys Fentons General Manager Human Resources Lalani Weeraarachchi. 

“However, with strong leadership support and a consistent focus on employee engagement, we were able to uncover valuable insights that will help us elevate the workplace experience further, positioning us as an employer of choice in a highly competitive sector.”