Quantity Surveying is concerned with the
Estimation
Planning and
Control of the cost on construction projects.
A Quantity surveyor is a professional with expert knowledge on construction costs and contracts.
Quantity surveyors are involved in all phases of a facility’s lifecycle such as
Feasibility
Design
Construction
Extension
Refurbishment
Maintenance
Demolition.
The competencies of quantity surveyors are aimed at producing constructions that meet the client’s value system.
The key skills of a Quantity surveyor are;
- Numeracy
- A good working knowledge of MS excel and the ability to learn how to use specialist software.
- Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work in a team.
- The ability to negotiate.
- Attention to detail and a methodological approach to work.
If you are the one with all these skills, there are a lot of opportunities waiting for you as a Quantity Surveyor.