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Quantity Surveyors


Quantity Surveyors estimate and monitor construction costs from the project feasibility stage, through tender preparation, to the construction period and beyond.

What the job involves

  • Studies architectural and engineering drawings and specifications to estimate total costs, and prepare detailed cost plans and estimates as tools to assist in budgetary control

  • Monitors changes to designs, assesses effects on cost, and measures, values and negotiates variations to designs