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The Role of a Quantity Surveyor
A quantity surveyor's role is to manage the costs relating to building and engineering projects. This may include new builds, renovations or maintenance work.
From early design costs to final figures, quantity surveyors seek to minimize the costs of the project and enhance value for money whilst ensuring that the project meets all legal and quality assurance requirements and regulations.
Quantity surveyor duties typically include:
Conducting feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs
Preparing, negotiating and analyzing costs for tenders and contracts
Coordination of work effort
Advising on a range of legal and contractual issues
Valuing completed work and arranging for payments
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Qualifications
To become a quantity surveyor a degree or a professional qualification accredited by the Royal Institute for Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is required. The following degrees are considered most relevant to the role of a quantity surveyor:
Surveying
Construction
Civil engineering
Structural engineering
Entry into the profession without a degree or a relevant degree is possible. For those without a degree or HND, some employers may be prepared to fund a part-time degree top-up course. For those with a non-relevant degree will need to take an RICS recognized postgraduate conversion course.
Skills and Knowledge
In addition to the above qualification requirements employers also look for the following qualities:
Methodical way of thinking
Good knowledge of construction
Excellent problem-solving skills
Good financial and numeracy management skills
Excellent communication and negotiating skills
The ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
Computer literate
A clear understanding of HSE building regulations and legal guidelines
Career opportunities
After several years of experience in the industry, many quantity surveyors have the opportunity to either become a contractor or move into a more lucrative consultancy based role. There is also scope to work abroad especially in places with large construction projects such as Dubai. To find out more about working in Dubai click here.
An alternative route for some is to move into a project management role. With specialist knowledge of cost assessments and control, many quantity surveyors enjoy using their skills and knowledge in wider sphere of activity. To find out more about the role of a project manager click here.
Salary and benefits
New entrants can expect to earn between £18,000 and £26,000 per year
With experience typical salaries at the senior level rise to £30,000 to £50,000 per year
Senior chartered quantity surveyors can earn up to £80,000 per year
Figures intended as a guideline only
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