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. They strive for an efficient use of the resources whilst keeping an eye on quality, quality standards, and client's requirements.

Alternative Labels

assistant quantity surveyor

building estimator

chartered quantity surveyor

construction cost consultant

construction project cost consultant

construction project manager

development project cost consultant

development project cost manager

graduate quantity surveyor

quantities surveyor

quantity survey consultant

quantity survey expert

quantity surveying consultant

quantity surveyor

quantity survey professional

quantity survey specialist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

civil engineering civil law contract law project management quality standards real estate market

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0cca32c2-9308-4927-adb2-14771ab787f0

Status

released

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