Tips for Quantity Surveyors

This video provides insight into things I’ve learnt along the way being a Quantity Surveyor (QS) and also about the construction industry in general.

This isn’t information you’re taught at university but knowledge you pick up and hone once you start doing the role.

Some of the points are industry insights whilst others are probably quirks of how I process things to perform a task quicker or better.

Hope you enjoy learning about these 6 tips and hopefully at least a couple will help you out in the future.

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[Constructacademy]

Thanks for sharing 👍 Quantity Surveying is a fantastic profession and needs more promotion. Great video.

[sal]

I have benefitted alot from your videos. They have struck me as being honest, insightful and give valuable advice for anyone looking to tread the qs path. After deciding to change career at 43, I have managed to land an assistant qs job with a small refit contractor...so far I am enjoying it!!! Thank you so much for making these videos and also for engaging with the many comments aswell. All the best...

[AM-qijs]

Thanks for the series. You come across so vividly and sincerely in what you say so keep it up.

[johnduggan]

Thanks for this great video. I'm preparing for an interview next week for my first Assistant QS role. Wish me luck.

[samross]

Hi, I’m a second year quantity surveying and commercial management student at ulster university. Currently seeking a placement year and you seem very knowledgeable would love to talk to you about it, your videos are very helpful

[chrislyford]

I've been in construction for 15yrs. I'm a project manager atm but I'm starting my degree in October to become a QS. Hopefully, with my experience, I will find the degree manageable? Great videos keep them up 👍

[robyngrant]

Hey. I’m looking to study this at uni however I’m not necessarily that academically smart. Is it worth me doing it still. Do I need to be a maths genius

[Ugo_Ego]

Hi there, I noticed that QS was recently removed from the UK skills shortage list. Would it be reasonable to conclude that there isn't a huge demand for QS in the UK job market at the moment?

[talktotobi]

Where have you been all my professional life? Just moved to the UK. Have a degree acquired 16yrs ago in QS but never practiced. Been in retail marketing and I understand the value of relationships and networking. Do you think I have a prayer of making it back into QS? You make it really exciting. How do I subscribe to your website too?

[bilalh]

Great Video! I will be starting my journey into becoming a surveyor in September, as I will study MSc Real Estate Development. I was wondering if you had any advice about getting experience over the summer or even a position during the course year. I have been looking and messaging people and companies but haven't had any luck as they all require qualifications. Would appreciate any help!!

[riazulchoudhury]

Love this 👌🏼, please continue with these videos...

[nahidhussain]

Awesome video! Very helpful, Have you completed an APC, if so, how did you prepare for it? And what are the requirements? Thanks.

[warrenhollenbach]

Thanks for the video! I have a degree in QS but have no work experience in that field as of yet. I am considering a move from South Africa to the UK and want to try to get an assistant QS job to work my way back into that field. Any advice?

[CJVIagic]

Thanks for the great info! I am about to start a MSc in Construction Project Management - Is this something that would allow me to become QS easily? (its RICS accredited). Cheers.

[meganclaridge]

I’ve been a trainee quantity surveyor for 6 years but learned very little at my old job. Started a new job a year ago and thinking about doing my degree - however, I am a solo Mum with a medical condition that makes me so tired all the time, and I’m not sure how I will cope with doing a degree on top of my full time job/parenthood.
If someone here has taken it, how was it? How much time did you need to put into it?

[adnansiddiqui]

Which one is better construction project management or quantity Surveyor for masters in uk?

[andreynasonov]

Thank you for such valueble information your are giving fot those peopl having interest in QS.
Please, could you answer for my question. I want to do a career change and move to QS role via entering Msc Quantity Surveying in Uni.
I would appreciate if you share your opinion about competing this course via online version of MSc. What do you think about this way of obtain Master Degree in QS . Is that good enough and sufficient way of delivery this degree?

[givemestrength]

I’m 40 and looking a this as a career change but have family commitments so can’t work away from home. What’s the best type of companies to aim for?

[nikhilgangurde]

Hi, Im offered qs course from Limerick institute, shall I take it, please suggest

[yb]

Hi Im a recent graduate from last year looking I've managed to get main contractor experience coming up to a year now, how would recommend me to switch to consultancies as that is where I really want to be. Any tips?