Estimators / Quantity Surveyors
An Estimator or Quantity Surveyor provides cost estimates for a project, based on an evaluation of the materials, labour, time and equipment needed to complete the project. May specialize in many aspects of construction or in manufacturing and design industries.
About this Career
Average Salary
£41,071New workers start at around £23,054. Normal pay is £41,071 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £74,267
Annual Openings
63Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do 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
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 64% |
| Writing | 57% |
| Mathematics | 57% |
| Reading Comprehension | 55% |
| Active Listening | 53% |
| Monitoring | 53% |
| Speaking | 51% |
| Active Learning | 49% |
| Learning Strategies | 42% |
| Science | 3% |