Necessary skills for Quantity Surveyor : skills and requirements
General requirements of a Quantity Surveyor
• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and costs
• Proficient in using quantity surveying software and tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Skills and Behaviours for a Quantity Surveyor
Construction Engineering
Commissioning
Construction Drawings
Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC)
Cost control
Budgeting
Cost Control
Cost reduction
Standard Costs
Variance analysis
Product Development, CAD & 3D design
AutoCAD
Project management
Project Estimation
Project Planning
Project cost management
Analytical thinking
Gathering information and data
Identifying cause and effect relationships
Collaboration & Teamwork
Involving others in making decisions that affect them
Working with others towards common goals
Planning and organizing
Goal setting, planning and priorization
Managing Stakeholders
Taking timely actions to ensure obligations are met