Quantity surveyors

£52,664

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

36 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

0.16%

Unemployment rate

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Definition: Quantity surveyors

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2433

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.

Common tasks include:

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.

Qualifications

Entry is through professional training and membership of an appropriate professional organisation. Entry to professional examinations will require GCSEs/S grades and A levels/H grades, a BTEC/SQA award, a degree or equivalent qualification. Candidates usually undertake a period of probationary training and professional assessment.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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