Quantity Surveyor
OSCA 241932·ANZSCO 233213
4,000
12.7%
22.9%
39 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Determines, analyses and manages the costs associated with construction projects, including the feasibility, design, construction and operation stages.
What they typically do
- Prepares cost estimates for construction projects based on varying levels of design
- Prepares detailed cost plans for budgetary control, including bills of quantities, and manages progress payments
- Monitors the project through the construction phases and adjusts cost based on variations
- Prepares tender documents and evaluates contractor bids
- Prepares tax depreciation reports
- Prepares replacement cost assessments for insurance purposes
- Engages with key stakeholders, including asset owners, financiers, Architects, builders, engineers and developers
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Quantity Surveyor.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.