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🧮 Quantity Surveyor
Prepare bills of quantities, measure completed work, assess valuations and support cost control and commercial administration.
$29–$85 / hour≈ $3,770–$11,050 / month
Key responsibilities
- Prepare bills of quantities and cost plans
- Measure completed work on site
- Assess interim valuations and payment applications
- Support variation pricing and final accounts
- Support cost control and commercial reporting
Skills employers look for
- Measurement standards
- Cost estimating
- Contract knowledge
- Commercial awareness
- Accurate record keeping
Tools and standards
Typical deliverables
- Bills of quantities
- Monthly valuation
- Final account statement
How success is measured
- Measurement accuracy
- Payment turnaround
- Cost variance control
Qualifications and experience
- Quantity surveying or construction degree
- Professional membership is a plus
- 3+ years in construction cost work
Career path
Can progress to Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager or Contracts Manager.
Common challenges
- Incomplete design information
- Disputed measurements
- Frequent variations
Hiring tip
Ask for a sample bill or valuation and how they checked it for errors.
Where we cover this role
- INIndia
5 cities - USUSA
14 cities - CACanada
10 cities - AUAustralia
7 cities - AEUAE
Country overview - MYMalaysia
5 regions - GBUnited Kingdom
10 cities - EUEurope
Country overview - RURussia
Country overview - CNChina
5 cities - JPJapan
5 cities - HKHong Kong
Country overview - SGSingapore
5 regions
Frequently asked questions
What does a Quantity Surveyor do?
Prepare bills of quantities, measure completed work, assess valuations and support cost control and commercial administration. Prepare bills of quantities and cost plans, and measure completed work on site.
How much does a Quantity Surveyor cost?
As an indicative reference, Quantity Surveyor rates run about $29–$85 per hour, and vary by country and city.
What qualifications does a Quantity Surveyor need?
Quantity surveying or construction degree; Professional membership is a plus; 3+ years in construction cost work.
How do I choose a good Quantity Surveyor?
Ask for a sample bill or valuation and how they checked it for errors.
Related roles
- Contracts Manager, Construction
- Tender & Bid Documentation Specialist
- Procurement Engineer
- Cost Estimation Engineer
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