Quantity Surveyor (QS)

Education Requirements and Acceptable Alternatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil / Architecture) or Quantity Surveying – Mandatory
  
• Specialization in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management – Preferred
  
• Strong hands-on QS and cost management experience may substitute for formal specialization
  

Required Courses / Certifications

• PMP – Advantage
  
• Cost Estimation / Measurement Courses – Preferred
  

Requirements

Other Important Requirements / Remarks

• Strong experience in:
  
• Quantity take-off
  
• BOQ preparation & review
  
• Measurement and remeasurement
  
• Payment certification
  
• Variations and cost evaluation
  
• Experience in infrastructure projects is highly preferred
  
• Must be:
  
• Detail-oriented
  
• Accurate in measurement
  
• Strong in cost analysis
  
• Experience in multi-package environments is a plus
  
• Strong coordination with:
  
• Commercial team
  
• Contracts team
  
• Site teams
  

Required Experience – Quantity Surveyor

7–12+ years of experience

Typical Career Progression:

• 0–3 years: QS / Site Engineer
  
• 3–7 years: Quantity Surveyor
  
• 7–12 years: Senior QS / QS Lead
  

Below Requirement:

• 5–6 years: Borderline
  
• Less than 5 years: Not suitable
  

Important Note (Infrastructure):

• Strong experience in infrastructure quantities is critical
  (roads, utilities, networks, earthworks)
• Candidate must be strong in:
  
• Measurement accuracy
  
• Cost control at package level
  
• Supporting commercial decisions