Certified Consulting Engineer

Examination syllabus

Candidates will be tested on the following topics:

1. The global infrastructure consulting industry:

• A comprehension of the function of companies providing consulting services in the infrastructure sector.
• An understanding of the typical organisational structures of such firms.

• The knowledge of the quality management practices within the industry, including ISO 9000 series certification.

2.  Infrastructure consulting industry as a business:

• Demonstrate your understanding of management and leadership within the industry.
• Expand on your knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of executive engineers and/or senior management.
• Show your understanding of the role of the Board of Directors.
• Ability to explain the functions of departments such as human resources, finance, legal and insurance, corporate communications, etc.

Candidates should therefore be familiar with:

1. The Engineer’s roles in projects:

• Familiarity with the various tasks undertaken by engineers throughout a project.

2. Technical expertise:

• Proficiency in the technical aspects of the services provided.

3. Financial reporting basics:

• Understanding of fundamental financial reporting concepts such as statements, balance sheets, cash flow, and taxation basics, bank loans and other financial commitments.
• Knowledge of financial operations including cost management, invoicing, and cash flow management.

4. Change management:

• Ability to manage changes in project deliverables, timing, and costs, ensuring project completion and profitability.

5. Leadership and management skills:

• Competence in dealing with issues, planning, communication, conflict resolution, and responsibility management.
• Ability to correct deviations promptly and effectively

6. Communication and liaison:

• Effective interpersonal communication skills, record-keeping, and scheduling abilities

7. Marketing and business development:

• Skills in developing business proposals, negotiating client contracts, and managing risks related to time, budget, and staffing requirements.

8. Indemnification and professional liability insurance:

• Understanding of indemnification and professional liability insurance in the consulting industry.

9. Project and quality management:

• Proficiency in project management practices, risk management, scheduling, staffing, monitoring, and invoicing and payment approval, site operations, inspections
• Basic knowledge of FIDIC construction contracts and procedures for handling variations, disputes, and alternative dispute resolution.

10. Human resources practices:

• Familiarity with human resources practices including recruitment, leadership, health and safety, and corporate social responsibility.

11. Professional engineering and business ethics:

• Adherence to codes of professional engineering and business ethics, managing conflicts of interest, and integrity management practices including FIDIC Integrity Management System and international standards.

12. Social responsibilities of infrastructure projects:

• Awareness of environmental management, sustainability, climate change, safety and resilience practices in infrastructure projects.