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