I am a MRICS Chartered Quantity Surveyor with 35+ years of international experience in commercial and contract management across the Middle East and South Asia. I have delivered commercial oversight for projects valued up to USD 4 billion, spanning airports, infrastructure, mixed-use developments, hotels, and government facilities. My expertise covers FIDIC contract frameworks (Red, Yellow, Silver Book), claims strategy, delay and disruption analysis, and dispute resolution. I also provide expert witness services and forensic accounting support for arbitration and mediation, drawing on extensive project audits. I enjoy leading cross-functional teams and engaging executive stakeholders on high-profile projects, including VVIP facilities for Royal Court Affairs.

P N Malcolm S Silva

I am a MRICS Chartered Quantity Surveyor with 35+ years of international experience in commercial and contract management across the Middle East and South Asia. I have delivered commercial oversight for projects valued up to USD 4 billion, spanning airports, infrastructure, mixed-use developments, hotels, and government facilities. My expertise covers FIDIC contract frameworks (Red, Yellow, Silver Book), claims strategy, delay and disruption analysis, and dispute resolution. I also provide expert witness services and forensic accounting support for arbitration and mediation, drawing on extensive project audits. I enjoy leading cross-functional teams and engaging executive stakeholders on high-profile projects, including VVIP facilities for Royal Court Affairs.

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I am a MRICS Chartered Quantity Surveyor with 35+ years of international experience in commercial and contract management across the Middle East and South Asia. I have delivered commercial oversight for projects valued up to USD 4 billion, spanning airports, infrastructure, mixed-use developments, hotels, and government facilities.

My expertise covers FIDIC contract frameworks (Red, Yellow, Silver Book), claims strategy, delay and disruption analysis, and dispute resolution. I also provide expert witness services and forensic accounting support for arbitration and mediation, drawing on extensive project audits. I enjoy leading cross-functional teams and engaging executive stakeholders on high-profile projects, including VVIP facilities for Royal Court Affairs.

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Language

English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent

Work Experience

Consultant Quantity Surveyor at Independent Practice
July 1, 2017 - Present
Provide independent commercial management and expert consultancy services for major construction projects. Prepare and evaluate construction claims under FIDIC contracts for delays, disruptions, and variations. Deliver expert witness services and forensic accounting support for arbitration and mediation proceedings.
Consultant Quantity Surveyor at ARCADIS / Perigon Lanka
July 1, 2016 - July 1, 2017
Managed cost planning and contract administration for commercial construction projects. Prepared tender documents and led contractor evaluation processes to ensure competitive and compliant bid outcomes.
Senior Quantity Surveyor at Alamur Engineering Consultant
November 1, 2012 - November 1, 2014
Managed commercial aspects of VVIP facilities for Royal Court Affairs including Royal Dining Hall and Entourage Facilities at Bait Bahjat Al Andaar. Prepared and defended prolongation claims and led claims for additional fee entitlements resulting from design changes on VIP Villa projects.
Deputy Commercial Manager at Q Serve – Muscat & Salalah International Airport
June 1, 2009 - August 1, 2009
Delivered commercial oversight for a USD 4 billion airport development programme, supporting cost planning, procurement activities, and submission of commercial documentation. Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams on contract governance and risk management.
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager at Consult Maunsell, Accom Ltd
August 1, 2006 - May 1, 2008
Managed cost planning for major Dubai projects, including cost estimation for Jumeirah Lake Towers and 9th Interchange works; completed final accounts and coordinated cross-functional teams across planning, engineering and design disciplines.

Education

Building Construction Course at University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1981
Junior Technical Officers Examination (Civil) at Department of Examination, Sri Lanka
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1978
Primary & Secondary Education at St Sebastian's College; St Benedict's College; Prince of Wales College, Moratuwa
January 1, 1957 - January 1, 1972
PhD Thesis (Planned) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia
August 1, 2025 - January 27, 2026

Qualifications

MRICS Chartered Membership
January 1, 2004 - January 27, 2026
Fellow, Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (FAIQS)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Member, Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004
Member, Association of Cost Engineers (UK)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996
APC Assessor, Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
January 1, 2006 - January 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Government, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other

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