Quantity surveyor, Kairūri utu hanga whare
Also known as
- Estimator, cost manager
Quantity surveyors manage finances for construction projects.
01:52 mins
Your pay could be
$56K
Lower
$76K to $145K
Most common
$184K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Quantity surveyors
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices and may travel locally
- may work in dirty, dusty or loud conditions in all weather
- need to be accurate, methodical and organised
Tasks
- Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
- Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
- Estimate construction project costs.
- Survey land or properties.
- Estimate costs for labour or materials.
- Estimate maintenance service requirements or costs.
- Negotiate labour disputes.
- Appraise property values.
You need a qualification to become a quantity surveyor and experience may be useful.
You need
- a New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) (Quantity Surveying or Construction Management strands)
You may need
- a bachelor's degree in construction (quantity surveying or construction economics strand)
- a graduate or postgraduate diploma in a related area
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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