Quantity surveyor, Kairūri utu hanga whare
Also known as
- Estimator, cost manager
Quantity surveyors manage finances for construction projects.
Duration
01:52 mins
Your pay could be
$57K
Lower
$75K to $146K
Most common
$182K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
1-2 years
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
- calculate costs and materials for building projects
- manage budgets for building projects
- keep building projects to schedule
- study building plans
- resolve client disputes
- prepare reports for building projects
- visit building sites to monitor progress
- compare costs of buildings
Organised
Enterprising
Social
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become a quantity surveyor and experience may be useful.
You may need
- a Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying)
- a Graduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying
- a relevant tertiary qualification in building and construction
- 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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