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Quantity Surveyors

Quantity surveyors advise on financial and contractual matters relating to, and prepare bills of quantities for, construction projects and provide other support functions concerning the financing and materials required for building projects.

Daily Tasks

  • Measures and values completed contract for authorisation of payment.
  • Measures and values work in progress and examines any deviations from original contract.
  • Examines tenders received, advises client on the most acceptable and assists with preparation of a contract document.
  • Prepares bills of quantities for use by contractors when tendering for work.
  • Examines plans and specifications and prepares details of the material and labour required for the project.
  • Liaises with client on project costs, formulates detailed cost plan and advises contractors and engineers to ensure that they remain within cost limit.

£29,394

Entry Level Salary

£43,587.99

Average Salary

£72,700.99

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

165

Past two years

86

This year

635

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 1

0%

Level 2

2%

Level 3

10%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

11%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

64%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

12%

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