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So what exactly is a quantity surveyor (QS), and what do they do day-to-day?
This guide explains everything you need to know about the profession, including average salaries and how to launch your career.
The Role of the Quantity Surveyor A quantity surveyor is the financial linchpin of any construction job. You'll become an expert at precisely costing buildings from conception through completion while ensuring each project meets all legal and quality requirements.
As a quantity surveyor, you'll be involved from the very start - consulting with the client and contractors on preliminary cost analysis. Once construction begins, you'll monitor ongoing expenses, identify potential savings for the client, and produce regular progress reports.
With experience, you'll offer expert advice on lifecycle costing, cost planning, procurement, tendering, contract administration and overall commercial management. You may specialise in a particular area or play an active hand in multiple aspects of a project.
Cromer (/ˈkroʊmər/ KROH-mər) is a coastal town and civil parish on the north coast of the English county of Norfolk.[1] It is approximately 23 miles (37 km) north of the county town of Norwich, 116 miles (187 km) north-northeast of London and 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Sheringham on the North Sea coastline. The local government authorities are North Norfolk District Council, whose headquarters is on Holt Road in the town, and Norfolk County Council, based in Norwich. The civil parish has an area of 4.66 km2 (1.80 sq mi) and at the 2011 census had a population of 7,683.[2]
The town is notable as a traditional tourist resort and for the Cromer crab,[3][4] which forms the major source of income for local fishermen. The motto Gem of the Norfolk Coast is highlighted on the town's road signs.[5]
