Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation: Calculate the costs of construction projects, including materials and labour.


• Budget Management: Create and manage project budgets to keep costs under control.


• Tendering: Prepare documents for bidding, review contractor bids, and help choose the best one.


• Contract Administration: Manage contracts between clients and builders, ensuring all legal requirements are met.


• Site Measurement: Visit construction sites to measure work done and check quantities for payments.


• Value Engineering: Find cost-effective solutions in project designs without sacrificing quality.


• Financial Reporting: Provide regular updates on project costs and budgets to clients and stakeholders.


• Risk Management: Identify potential problems and create plans to address them.


• Collaboration: Work closely with architects, engineers, and other professionals for project success.


• Dispute Resolution: Help resolve any disagreements about costs or contracts.


• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all work follows local laws and building codes.


• Sustainability Considerations: Look for and use environmentally friendly practices and materials in projects.