Quantity surveyor
Tasks
- Measures and values completed contract for authorisation of payment.
- Measures and values work in progress and examines any deviations from original contract.
- Examines tenders received, advises client on the most acceptable and assists with preparation of a contract document.
- Prepares bills of quantities for use by contractors when tendering for work.
- Examines plans and specifications and prepares details of the material and labour required for the project.
- Liaises with client on project costs, formulates detailed cost plan and advises contractors and engineers to ensure that they remain within cost limit.
Typical Education Level
Honours, Bachelor's degree
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 14% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£37,752
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for quantity surveyor is £37,752
1,144 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 1,144. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
jobs
Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for quantity surveyor roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £37,752 per year. That is about £3,146 per month or £19.36 per hour. New workers generally start on £21,486, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £58,594
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 1,144 people are employed in the region.
