Salary guide
Quantity Surveyor
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £55,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
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- The UK has over 40,000 quantity surveyors
Other names this job is known by
- Cost Consultant
- Construction Surveyor
Key responsibilities
- Manage costs and contracts for construction projects
- Prepare tenders and cost estimates
- Advise on contracts and procurement
- Value completed work and arrange payments
- Monitor budgets and financial performance
- Liaise with clients, contractors, and architects
- Prepare reports and documentation
- Ensure compliance with regulations
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in quantity surveying or construction
- RICS-accredited degree
- Experience in surveying or construction roles
- Analytical and negotiation skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Surveyor
- Project Manager
- Director
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study maths or business at school
- Complete a RICS-accredited degree in quantity surveying
- Apply for graduate schemes or trainee roles
- Gain experience and complete the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC)
- Achieve Chartered status (MRICS)
- Progress with further training and specialisation
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