Occupation(s)
The occupation covered by this standard is that of a Construction Quantity Surveyor. Typical job titles can include: Quantity Surveyor, Construction Surveyor, Construction Cost Consultant, Cost Engineer, Cost Analyst, Cost Manager, Project Cost Co-ordinator, Project Cost Controller, Cost Planner or Commercial Manager. Construction Quantity Surveyors are associated with the financial and legal management of construction projects. They are based on sites or in offices.
Occupational profile
The main duties and tasks of a Construction Quantity Surveyor are:
To manage and lead the cost aspects complex construction projects
To ensure that comprehensive study has been undertaken of the whole life aspects of the project and the understanding of the client’s needs
To manage the selection of the specialist contractors for the project
To ensure that disputes are minimised and settled amicably for all parties
To manage the commercial success of a project for all stakeholders
To manage the expenditure and income on the project and ensure tight control is maintained whilst valuing the construction work
Summary of Standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/construction-quantity-surveyor-degree/ Full Standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/3280/st0045-construction-quantity-surveyor_l6__ap_for_publication_08072019.pdf
