Construction & Real Estate
Quantity Surveyor
Manages construction costs, contracts, and ensures financial viability of projects.
Commerce
Role overview
Manages construction costs, contracts, and ensures financial viability of projects.
Career role Name
Quantity Surveyor
Career Cluster
Construction & Real Estate
Career Role details
Manages construction costs, contracts, and ensures financial viability of projects.
Job duties and Responsibilities
Cost estimation, budgeting, contract administration, procurement, valuation of work done, dispute resolution, tender preparation.
Industry alignment
Construction, Real Estate Development, Consulting Firms.
Work environment
Mix of office and site visits; 5-6 days a week, deadline-driven.
Opportunity Type
Specialized role with good demand, moderate stress, good financial growth prospects.
Key skills needed
Cost Estimation (Expert), Contract Law (Advanced), Negotiation (Proficient), Financial Analysis (Advanced), Attention to Detail (Advanced).
Interest type alignment
Conventional (Organizing, planning, cost control), Realistic (Understanding materials/processes), Enterprising (Negotiating, managing contracts).
Career growth Path
Assistant Quantity Surveyor (2-4 years) -> Quantity Surveyor (4-7 years) -> Senior Quantity Surveyor (7-12 years) -> Commercial Manager/Director (12+ years).
Suggested education Pathways 10th standard onwards
1. Class 11/12 (Commerce Stream) -> B.Com -> Diploma in Quantity Surveying. 2. B.Tech/B.E. in Civil Engineering -> M.Sc. in Quantity Surveying. 3. Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management.
Education Stream recommendations
Commerce
Demand in India
Growing demand as project complexity and cost control become more critical.
Demand globally
Consistent demand, particularly in countries with large construction industries and international projects.
Career & Job Prospects
Cost management on construction projects, contract administration, project finance roles, consulting.