26-07-2008 | EXPIRA LA 01-08-2008
Job expirat
Quantity surveyors are concerned with calculating the costs of a building project before and during construction. They work for clients or building contractors on a wide range of jobs, including:
• New build developments;
• Refurbishment schemes;
• Building renovation;
• Building conservation.
Quantity surveyors study plans drawn up by an architect or engineer and calculate the types and quantities of materials required, and the cost of time and labor. Their remit can also include advising the client on which materials or features may be more cost effective in the longer term. The results are itemized into a ‘bill of quantities’ which building contractors use as a basis for estimating costs.
• review designs and plans drawn up by an architect or engineer;
• they calculate quantities and types of materials to be used and work out timing costs and labor costs involved in the project;
• building contracting use this information to work out their budget and estimate costs.
Other roles a quantity surveyor are be responsible for are organizing tenders from contractors and providing advice to clients on legal and contractual matters.
Quantities surveyors oversee the progress work and check that costs do not exceed the agreed amount ensure that costs are kept to the agreed amounts.
Surveyors use computers extensively for calculations, preparing work schedules, report writing and record keeping.
Dealing with tenders from contractors and advising clients on legal and contractual matters are important aspects of the job. Surveyors also monitor the progress of a job once building work has started to ensure that costs are within agreed limits, that construction phases are on schedule and completed to the standard required.
There is extensive use of computer software for calculations, record keeping, preparing work schedules and report writing. They also carry out feasibility studies to see if construction can be done within the available budget. Depending on the size of the job, quantity surveyors can deal with budgets which run into millions of pounds, so it is essential that they are financially astute.
Quantity surveyors work Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, although some overtime may be required during evenings and weekends.
The work is a combination of office-based duties and site visits. A driving license is required.
- have a sound knowledge of building construction techniques and materials;
- have budget management skills;
- have good IT skills and an aptitude for maths;
- have a methodical approach to work;
- be well organized;
- understand Building Regulations and other relevant legal guidelines;
- have excellent communication and negotiating skills;
- Be able to work as part of a team.
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