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quantity surveyor

Quantity surveyors have under their helm complete management of the cost involved in building and construction projects from the inception of the project until the delivery.

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Description

Quantity surveyors have under their helm complete management of the cost involved in building and construction projects from the inception of the project until the delivery. They strive for an efficient use of the resources whilst keeping an eye on quality, quality standards, and client's requirements.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

construction industry building codes building construction principles urban planning law cost management quantity surveying

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

quality standards civil law project management civil engineering contract law real estate market Monte Carlo simulation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manage contracts order construction supplies identify customer objectives perform cost accounting activities communicate with construction crews keep records of work progress prepare construction documents finish project within budget control of expenses oversee construction project advise on construction materials calculate needs for construction supplies manage budgets

OPTIONALOptional competences

audit contractors monitor construction site follow the statutory obligations liaise with financiers carry out tendering check construction compliance advise architects communicate with customers estimate profitability monitor contractor performance provide cost benefit analysis reports advise on risk management coordinate construction activities monitor parameters' compliance in construction projects ensure compliance with construction project deadline

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)