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Quantity Surveyors

Quantity surveyors advise on financial and contractual matters relating to, and prepare bills of quantities for, construction projects and provide other support functions concerning the financing and materials required for building projects.

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About this Career

£42,610

Average salary

New workers start around £25,164.28. Normal pay is £42,610 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £74,753.80.

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Annual Openings

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.

Daily Tasks

  • Measures and values completed contract for authorisation of payment.
  • Measures and values work in progress and examines any deviations from original contract.
  • Examines tenders received, advises client on the most acceptable and assists with preparation of a contract document.
  • Prepares bills of quantities for use by contractors when tendering for work.
  • Examines plans and specifications and prepares details of the material and labour required for the project.
  • Liaises with client on project costs, formulates detailed cost plan and advises contractors and engineers to ensure that they remain within cost limit.

Skills Employers Are Looking For

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Critical Thinking
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Writing
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Mathematics
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Reading Comprehension
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Active Listening
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Monitoring
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Speaking
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Active Learning
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Learning Strategies
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Truro College

Tel: 01872 305000
Email: enquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk

Truro College,
College Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3XX
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Penwith College

Tel: 01736 809000
Email: penwithenquiries@truro-penwith.ac.uk

Penwith College,
St Clare Street, Penzance,
Cornwall, TR18 2SA
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STEM & Health Skills Centre

Tel: 01208 224455
Email: enquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk

STEM & Health Skills Centre,
Ottery Building, Old Callywith Road, Bodmin, PL31 2GU
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University Centre

Tel: 01872 305750
Email: heenquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk

University Centre Truro & Penwith,
Fal Building, College Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3XX
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Future Skills Institute

Tel: 01872 308000
Email: futureskills@truro-penwith.ac.uk

Truro & Penwith College,
College Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3XX
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