Education Requirements and Acceptable Alternatives

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Quantity Surveying / Construction Management – Mandatory
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Cost Engineering – Preferred
• Strong hands-on experience in commercial and cost management may compensate for academic specialization

Required Courses / Certifications

• FIDIC Training –Advantage
• PMP – Advantage
• Primavera P6 – Preferred
• Cost Control / Estimation Courses – Preferred

Screening Questions

Question

Accept (Yes / Ideal Answer)

Reject (No / Wrong Answer)

Have you worked in a commercial / QS role within PMC or consultant?

Yes – PMC/Consultant experience

No – Only site execution

Have you handled cost control and budgeting?

Yes – Active involvement

No – No cost role

Have you reviewed contractor payment applications (IPCs)?

Yes – Reviewed & certified

No – No involvement

Have you managed variations and cost impact analysis?

Yes – Evaluated variations

No – No exposure

Do you have experience in claims support (commercial side)?

Yes – Supported claims

No – No claims exposure

Do you understand BOQ and cost breakdown structures?

Yes – Strong understanding

No – Weak QS knowledge

Have you worked with FIDIC contracts (commercial application)?

Yes – Applied practically

No – No exposure

Have you prepared commercial reports and cost forecasts?

Yes – Regular reporting

No – No reporting

Have you coordinated with contracts and construction teams?

Yes – Cross-functional role

No – Isolated

Have you worked on large-scale / multi-package projects?

Yes – Mega/multi-package

No – Small projects

Other Important Requirements / Remarks

• Strong background in:
• Cost Control
• BOQ & Measurement
• Payment Certification
• Variations & Change Management
• Experience in multi-contract / fast-track environments
• Preferably worked with:
• PMC / Consultants
• Tier 1 Contractors

Required Experience – Sr. Commercial Engineer (PMC Level)

10–15+ years of experience

Typical Career Progression:

• 0–5 years: QS / Cost Engineer
• 5–10 years: Senior QS / Commercial Engineer
• 10–15 years: Sr. Commercial Engineer

Below Requirement:

• 8–9 years: Borderline
• Less than 8 years: Not suitable