Careers in Professional Construction
Role - Quantity Surveyor
What you'll do -
oversee construction projects, including risk management and costs control
decide whether construction plans are feasible
work out time and labour for tenders
negotiate contracts
monitor sub-contractors and stages of construction
wrire regular update reports
follow health and safety, and building regulations.
Student Case study - Maddie Course - HNC in Construction Management, Derby College Current role - Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Course
Role - Setting Out Engineer
What you'll do -
help ensure construction project follows design specifications and building regulations
use surveying and mapping tools, including GPS
determine exactly where different parts of the construction go (foundations, walls and other structural elements) before construction begins
be responsible for health and safety.
Average earnings - Trainee salary of £20,000 to qualified start salary of £40,000 p.a quoted.
Student Case study - Ryan Course - BTEC Diploma in Civil Engineering, Derby College Current role - Setting Out Engineer
Role - Building Surveyor
What you'll do -
survey properties using range of high-tech surveying equipment
identify and report on damage and structural faults
write reports dealing with insurance or boundary dispute claims
deal with planning applications, and improvement or conservation grants.
Average earnings - Starting salary £25,000 to experienced £70,000 p.a.
Student Case study - Matthew Course - T-level in Construction, Design, Surveying and Planning; Derby College Current role - Building Surveyor
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