“Chartered quantity surveyors are highly trained professionals offering expert advice on construction costs. They are essential for life cycle costing, cost planning, procurement and tendering, contract administration and commercial management. A Chartered Quantity Surveyor may be involved as a specialist in one area or generalise in several over the course of a project. They may also specialise in a particular areas such as residential or retail. Surveyors must pass an Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to become a member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and a chartered surveyor.
Working on the latest sports stadiums to iconic buildings from around the world, quantity surveyors must have strong financial, analytical, interpretative and teamwork skills. Clients rely on their judgment to ensure the smooth running of any project and provide value for money”. (See RICS website at
http://www.rics.org/uk/knowledge/glossary/quantity-surveying/)