Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will oversee the development of construction projects. Your role will be to make sure the projects progress efficiently, affordably and safely.

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Average Salary

£35,000 - £65,000

Work Location

Office/Remote/On-site

What does this role involve?

Typical duties include:

  • Estimating and budgeting the costs of a construction project
  • Evaluating tenders and negotiating contracts with contractors and suppliers
  • Managing costs throughout the project lifecycle
  • Preparing financial reports and progress reports
  • Managing junior quantity surveyors and other team members

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Attention to detail
  • Leadership
  • Maths skills
  • Project management

Qualifications

  • STEM subjects at GCSE grades A*-C
  • A-Levels
  • Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or other relevant Bachelor’s Degree
  • Level 4 NVQ or equivalent T Level in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or other relevant subject
  • Level 6 Diploma or equivalent Degree Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or other relevant subject

Example Qualifications

  • Level 6 Award
  • Level 6 Certificate
  • Level 6 Diploma
  • Degree Apprenticeship
  • Level 4 NVQ

Salaries

  • East Anglia: £35,104
  • East Midlands: £42,603
  • London: £65,476
  • North East: £48,327
  • North West: £40,749
  • Scotland: £51,046
  • South East: £52,441
  • South West: £43,487
  • Wales: £40,158
  • West Midlands: £46,317
  • Yorkshire The Humber £46,839

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