Quantity Surveyor JOB DESCRIPTION GUIDE

Quantity Surveyor Salary Guide

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Quantity Surveyor Core Duties and Qualifications

There is likely to be a high demand from many leading construction firms seeking to payroll a qualified Quantity Surveyor in charge of cost control projects. Surveyor has the duty of giving professional commercial and contractual advice to help in achieving the best results for a project.

A successful Quantity Surveyor has analytical, communication, and problem solving ability along with cost control, contract management, and risk assessment skills.

Desired Profile For A Quantity Surveyor

Roles and Duties

Quantity surveyor are involved in estimating costs, allocation of money for projects, the monitoring of project’s costs and resources within pre-determined budgets and standards. They bear immense responsibilities in managing value along with cost, optimizing worth and cost on the project life cycle. Following are the general responsibilities and duties for a quantity surveyor:

Develop precise and detailed budgets that would reflect cost consequences.
Establish, review and control project costs to ensure the set limits.
Support in the purchase process, consisting of developing the documents.
Assist in tender documents, bids, and negotiation of contracts.
Evaluate financial threats related to the projects and suggest measures to minimize their impact.
Prepare reports and documents of expenses and expenditures and submit to clients and other stakeholders.
Follow contractual, procurement and other financial management laws in construction projects.

Qualifications And Certifications

Following are the outlined educational qualifications and additional certifications for the role of quantity surveyor:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in quantity surveying, construction management, or related fields.
Master’s degree in quantity surveying, construction management, or business administration to enhance career prospects.
Professional certifications such as MRICS, MCIOB, RICS, AACE, Certified Quantity Surveyor (CQS), Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), and others are suggested.

Skills And Expertise

Following are the skills set and experience:

3-5 years of professional experience with project management and surveying.
Strong knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations related to quantity surveying.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Budget and project management skills.
Problem-solving ability.

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