Quantity surveyor

Also searched as: Ingeniero de control de costes

Code 2149.14

What does a Quantity surveyor do?

Quantity surveyors have under their helm complete management of the cost involved in building and construction projects from the inception of the project until the delivery. They strive for an efficient use of the resources whilst keeping an eye on quality, quality standards, and client's requirements.

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Essential skills

Knowledge

  • cost management
  • construction industry
  • urban planning law
  • building construction principles
  • building codes

Skills and competences

  • advise on construction materials
  • communicate with construction crews
  • order construction supplies
  • manage contracts
  • identify customer objectives
  • prepare construction documents
  • oversee construction project

Transversal competences

  • calculate needs for construction supplies
  • control of expenses
  • finish project within budget
  • manage budgets
  • keep records of work progress
  • perform cost accounting activities

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences