Quantity surveyors monitor ongoing construction projects and ensure they are completed within the projected budget and schedule. They work closely with project managers, architects, engineers, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure a project is cost-effective and meets quality standards.
A quantity surveyor will typically need to:
- work alongside clients to establish their requirements
- undertake feasibility studies to ensure a proposal will work
- estimate material quantities, costs, labour and time
- prepare tender and contract documents – this can include bills of quantities with the client and architect
- perform risk and value management, and cost control, during a project
- undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance work
- negotiate contracts and work schedules
- assign work to subcontractors – overseeing their work at all stages
- value completed work and arranging payments
- ensure projects meet legal and quality standards
- make sure clients get value for money on the project
- continually analyse outcomes and write budget reports, and
- advise on contractual claims and disputes.
