Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management with Foundation Year (Hons) University of Derby

Overview

The  Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management with Foundation Year (Hons) programme is offered at the  University of Derby .

Key facts

• Once you have completed your Foundation Year, you'll join a course accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES)
• Gain the ideal preparation for a demanding, responsible and rewarding career as a chartered quantity surveyor
• Develop a broad and sound understanding of the scientific, technological, professional, legal and management skills related to key areas of quantity surveying
• Choose a course designed in close collaboration with employers and aligned to professional practice in the industry
• Take an optional work placement between stages two and three – you will gain valuable experience in developing the skills and knowledge employers are looking for

Careers

• Highly sought after due to their financial and business acumen, quantity surveyors often hold very senior positions in industry, local government and central government. You will find that career opportunities also exist in a number of related fields, including the built environment, civil and heavy engineering and the offshore and petrochemical industries.
• Quantity surveyors are responsible for the cost of any building project - from initial estimates right through to the final acquisition of materials. Surveying jobs and their associated roles are varied, but generally focussed on providing clients with value for money while adhering to the strict regulations which govern every aspect of the construction industry.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include roles inside the office, on the construction site or in meetings with clients and other project personnel. While the very nature of construction work ensures that no two projects are ever the same, a typical work day might involve:

• preparation of contracts, including details regarding the quantities of required materials
• on-going cost analysis of maintenance and repair work
• feasibility studies of client requests
• analysing completed work and arranging payment to contractors
• allocating upcoming work to contractors
• site visits, assessments and projections for future work