Engineer Venturing into QS · Construction Contractors Hub

Engineer Venturing into QS

As an Electrical Engineering graduate who has found herself working more on the commercial side of projects, I sometimes find myself in that grey area between engineering and Quantity Surveying.

Over time my role has leaned more into claims, variations, and cost tracking, which naturally pulls me closer to the Quantity Surveying space. While the experience has been invaluable, it also raises an important question about intentionally closing the knowledge gap.

At some point, you realise that you cannot remain in the middle forever. You need to choose a direction, deepen your knowledge, and specialise so you can confidently claim your position in that field.

I am curious to hear from engineers who transitioned into Quantity Surveying or commercial management roles.

What did you do to strengthen your QS, contracts, or commercial management knowledge? Which courses, certifications, or resources helped you bridge the gap between engineering and the commercial side of construction?

I would really appreciate learning from your journey.

#QuantitySurveying #ConstructionContracts #EngineeringCareers #CommercialManagement

1 comment