What skills does a Quantity Surveyor need?

A Quantity Surveyor requires 5 core competencies including Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Communication.

Will AI replace Quantity Surveyor jobs?

The AI disruption score for Quantity Surveyor is 68/100. This role faces significant AI disruption risk. Workers should focus on developing skills AI cannot easily replicate.

Built EnvironmentFacilities Management

Quantity Surveyor

The Quantity Surveyor manages construction costs from project inception through to completion. This role prepares cost estimates, conducts procurement, values completed works, and ensures projects are delivered within budget.

What Does a Quantity Surveyor Do?

Deliver accurate cost estimates, manage project budgets within approved limits, and provide timely cost reporting and forecasting to project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

Design and Planning

Develop designs and plans for built environment projects
Ensure compliance with building codes and regulations
Coordinate with project stakeholders and consultants

Do You Have the Skills for This Role?

A Quantity Surveyor needs 5 core competencies. Here's what's required and at what level.

Supporting Skills

Problem Solving

Intermediate

Thinking Critically

Creative Thinking

Intermediate

Thinking Critically

Communication

Intermediate

Interacting with Others

Collaboration

Intermediate

Interacting with Others

Global Perspective

Intermediate

Staying Relevant

SkillsFuture Skill Levels

3 levels

Basic

Recognise and understand fundamental concepts. Apply skills in routine situations with guidance.

Intermediate

Apply skills in varied situations independently. Analyse problems and adapt approaches as needed.

Advanced

Lead and innovate in complex situations. Evaluate strategies, guide teams, and drive improvements.

European Skills Framework

ESCO

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential

urban planning law cost management quantity surveying advise on construction materials oversee construction project manage budgets communicate with construction crews identify customer objectives finish project within budget order construction supplies keep records of work progress control of expenses

Optional

Monte Carlo simulation real estate market project management civil engineering quality standards civil law audit contractors communicate with customers advise on risk management carry out tendering monitor parameters' compliance in construction projects liaise with financiers provide cost benefit analysis reports estimate profitability follow the statutory obligations advise architects monitor contractor performance monitor construction site

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Will AI Threaten Your Job?

Low riskHigh RiskHigh risk

Most at risk

provide cost benefit analysis reportsquality standardsperform cost accounting activities

Most resilient

liaise with financierscommunicate with construction crewsbuilding construction principles

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Quick Facts

SectorBuilt Environment

TrackFacilities Management

Core Skills5

Key Tasks3

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