Quantity Surveyor

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Quantity surveyors oversee construction projects, managing risks and controlling costs.

  • You could work in the public sector for a local authority, housing association or government department.
  • You could also work in the private sector for a building contractor, property company, civil engineering or architecture firm.

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

  • finding out a client’s needs and assessing if their plans are feasible;
  • working out quantities and costs of materials, time and labour for tenders;
  • negotiating contracts and work schedules;
  • advising on legal matters, including risks and disputes;
  • monitoring sub-contractors and stages of construction;
  • writing regular reports on costs and preparing accounts for payment;
  • keeping up to date with construction methods and materials ;
  • following health and safety and building regulations.

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