Quantity surveyors manage the costs on a construction project. They help to ensure that the construction project is completed within its projected budget.

• Assist in establishing a client’s requirements and undertake feasibility studies.
• Run cost analyses of the various types of work as a forerunner to tender preparation.
• Select, price and source construction materials.
• Advise clients on procurement strategies.
• Factor in the implications of health and safety regulations.
• Identify commercial risks and help develop suitable responses.

When the project moves into the building stage your responsibilities will expand into getting work started and then keeping it on track.

• Prepare the tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities, with the architect and the client.
• Select subcontractors, agree the scope of services and allocate work.
• Monitor and control costs throughout the project.
• Identify risks surrounding the project and the likelihood of cost variation.
• Track any changes to the design or actual work and adjust budget projections.
• Value completed work and arrange payments to subcontractors.
• Analyse progress and write detailed reports.
• Liaise between site managers, project managers, site engineers and the client.

When the project is ending your responsibilities will involve reviewing the project and helping to fully hand over management of the site to your client.

• Prepare summary reports for the client and other relevant stakeholders.
• Run cost analyses for ongoing repair and maintenance work.
• Advise on any outstanding contractual claims remaining.