Quantity surveyors are responsible for ensuring building developers get value for money through careful monitoring of a project cost from start to finish.
You prepare cost estimates and cost plans, audit projects, manage construction costs and administer construction contracts and work on a range of porjects including residential homes, industrial sites, commercial developments and transport networks. Some may call you the accountant of the building industry.
This is a career that you can take around the world, as there is generally a shortage of quantity surveyors. Satisfaction is gained by seeing buidlings completed. Remuneration is generally good, particularly if you can demonstrate a record of achievement in completing projects to budget and on time. No two projects are alike and it combines both the theoretical and practical.
Disputes that arise and the wasted time and money spent in resolution can be a pain. Clients who change their mind mid stream is an accepted part of the job. Overall, the industry is recession sensitive. A very good career can be built if you’re a people person who bills relationships and have great attention to detail.
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