Quantity Surveying (Hons) Anglia Ruskin University

Overview

Quantity surveyors play a vital role in deciding whether construction projects are financially viable. As a Quantity Surveying (Hons) student at Anglia Ruskin University, you’ll learn how to financially manage construction projects from initial concept, through to design, build and maintenance.

By studying the Quantity Surveying degree, you’ll gain a vital understanding of issues such as value for money, health and safety and the environment – as well as exploring the wider context of the built environment.

You’ll benefit from industry-standard software and facilities, expert tutors and a range of guest lecturers who’ll share their professional insights with you. Graduate with relevant, up-to-date skills in measuring and costing all sorts of construction projects.

Careers

Quantity surveyors are in strong demand across a range of companies in the UK and abroad, and the graduates are well-equipped to aim for top managerial posts. You could also go into construction project management, commercial and operations management.

Quantity surveyor salaries vary but as a general guide, newly trained surveyors can earn around £25,000–£35,000. With experience you can earn around £35,000–£55,000. Management-level salaries can start at around £50,000.

If you study in Chelmsford, the Quantity Surveying course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), so when you graduate, you can begin the process that leads to professional membership of RICS.