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Quantity Surveyor
Job Profile / Description
A quantity surveyor handles all costs relating to the construction and civil engineering works, from initial calculations to the final data. They will try to reduce costs but maintain a certain standard of quality.
Quantity surveyors will either work on-site or in an office.
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What is the role of a quantity surveyor?
A quantity surveyor will generally get involved in some of the following activities:
- Establishing the client's requirements and do feasibility studies;
- Prepare contract documents;
- Cost analysis for repair and maintenance;
- Provide work to subcontractors;
- Writing detailed progress reports;
- Advice on procurement strategy;
- Advice on contractual claims;
- Keeping on top of health and safety regulations;
- Analysing completed work.
What are the entry requirements?
For non-graduates, you can begin as a technical surveyor however to become a quantity surveyor
you will need to complete a degree and/or conversion course.
Graduates with a degree in quantity surveying can enter straight into the profession. If you have a degree in another subject you will need to take a conversion course which can last 1 year full time or 2 years part-time. It is useful if the degree includes geography, economics, building, construction, civil or structural engineering or maths. Some employers will fund you through the conversion course.
A quantity surveyor needs what kind of skills?
The following skills and abilities are important to highlight:
- Strong mathematical skills;
- Methodical thinking;
- Creative problem solving skills;
- Good report writing skills;
- Ability to lead and motivate others well;
- Interest in building industry.
What would I earn?
Starting salary is around £19,000-£25,000. If you have chartered status you are likely to earn more. High level salaries can be around £35,000-£50,000 but this can be a lot more in the private sector. Salaries rise with experience, more qualification and responsibilities.
Companies will often offer benefits as a package that will cover the site visits made.
How many hours would I likely work?
Working hours vary according to whether you are a contractor (which could be a set number of hours each day) or you have a permanent role which is based around a normal office based 35-40 hours working week.
And what career progression is there?
Once a quantity surveyor, it is possible to specialise in a niche, for example, project management or risk assessment.
You could also look to work abroad to broaden your experiences.
What training would I expect to do?
A commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) is part of maintaining professional competence and standards of practice. This includes, for example, private study, open learning, events, conferences, in-house training. Progressing your career depends on this development of professional skills.
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