2453 — Quantity surveyors

What this occupation covers

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.

Typical duties

liaises with client on project costs, formulates detailed cost plan and advises contractors and engineers to ensure that they remain within cost limit

examines plans and specifications and prepares details of the material and labour required for the project

prepares bills of quantities for use by contractors when tendering for work

examines tenders received, advises client on the most acceptable and assists with preparation of a contract document

measures and values work in progress and examines any deviations from original contract

measures and values completed contract for authorisation of payment

Entry routes and qualifications

Entry is through professional training and membership of an appropriate professional organisation. Entry to professional examinations will require a degree or equivalent qualification. Apprenticeships are also available. Candidates usually undertake a period of probationary training and professional assessment.

Sponsorship information

Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Full Table 1 going rate: £48,600 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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