Quantity Surveyors
A quantity surveyor is a professional in the construction industry who specialises in managing and controlling costs related to building and civil engineering projects. Their primary responsibilities include preparing detailed cost estimates and budgets for projects, advising on and preparing tender documentation for procurement processes, managing contracts to ensure all parties adhere to the agreed terms and conditions, monitoring project costs, managing budgets, ensuring cost efficiency throughout the project lifecycle, assessing the value of completed work and recommending payments to contractors, and identifying and managing financial and contractual risks associated with projects. Quantity surveyors work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget while maintaining quality standards.