Typical Career Progression
| |
Position |
Remuneration |
Experience |
Education |
| Start Position |
Cadet |
$35 to 45,000 |
1 Year |
Degree |
| 1st Promotion |
Junior Surveyor |
$40 to 45,000 |
2 Years |
Degree |
| 2nd Promotion |
Surveyor |
$50 to 70,000 |
3 to 10 Years |
Degree |
| 3rd Promotion |
Senior Surveyor |
$75 to 100,000 |
8 + Years |
Degree |
| 4th Promotion |
Associate |
$120 to 170,000 |
15 Years |
Degree |
| 5th Promotion |
Director |
$200,000 + |
15 + Years |
Degree |
*The above table is to be used as a guide only.
Typical Accountabilities and Responsibilities
| Cadet |
Minimal responsibilities, accountable to mentor |
Junior Surveyor
|
Minimal responsibilities, accountable to mentor |
| Surveyor |
Intermediate responsibilities, accountable to Team leader |
Senior Surveyor
|
Major responsibilities, accountable to Associate or Director |
| Associate |
Major responsibilities, accoutnable to Direcotr |
*The above table is to be used as a guide only
Career Path Options
This career involves working with architects, building contractors, developers, engineers and project managers, on large scale office complexes, high density residential projects, hotels, or hospitals. The individual is either a self employed consultant or part of a small or medium sized firm. Some work as academics in universities, or within the government sector . Progress to managerial positions in the construction industry is possible as experience is gained. Job prospects can fluctuate depending on the level of building activity.
About the Author
Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) represents quantity surveyors, whether they are overseas, in universities or operating as sole traders or companies in Australia.
The AIQS is responsible for porfessional standards amongst quantity surveyors, both in terms of their integrity and professional/education standards, as well as promoting the value of the porfession to the construction industry and brings together information/measurement standards for quantity surveyors.
The current CEO is the Hon Terry Aulich, former Senator and State Minister for Construction.
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