Quantity Surveyor
Measure costs and monitor contracts for a construction project.
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What's it like to be a Quantity Surveyor?
Quantity Surveyors are in charge of managing costs and contracts within a building project from beginning to completion. They ensure projects are completed on time and on budget. They are active in the construction process and work on-site, with responsibilities such as running cost estimates on materials, issuing payments to contractors, and delegating work among the construction team.
Tasks and duties
- Running cost estimates on various materials needed for a project.
- Coordinating with Site Managers, Site Engineers, and other team members to ensure the project is on time and on budget.
- Preparing contracts, invoices, and other necessary documents.
- Issuing payments to contractors and other employees.
- Hiring and coordinating with subcontractors as needed to ensure the project finishes within the timeline.
How to become a Quantity Surveyor
To become a Quantity Surveyor, you must have a relevant qualification and experience.
- Take up a bachelor degree in engineering, preferably in civil engineering or mechanical engineering.
- Pass the Civil Engineering Licensure Examination or Mechanical Engineering Licensure Examination administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to become an Engineer.
- Gain 3 to 5 years of experience in construction projects to become a Quantity Surveyor.
- Some companies will require additional qualifications such as the Master Plumbing Licensure Examination.
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Latest Quantity Surveyor reviews
Jun 2023
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Medium (20-199 employees)
The good things
Looking a work-balance life, working in our company has made me achieve that. I have days off on weekdays. Our company has taught me well with new things about my career. Learning in this field is end...
The challenges
Dealing with different people everyday, balancing costs and the project itself and achieving all the clients' demands are not easy and challenging but doable.
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Jun 2023
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
Experience
Less than a year
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
The good things
Working for a costing of a project is stressful because submission is must be on timely manner. But passion towards construction and costing makes me to do it.
The challenges
Sometimes client changes the design and never have a firm idea with them so we have to prepare revised costing for several times.
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