{"id":17254,"date":"2023-01-22T11:12:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-22T11:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examchum.uk\/?p=17254"},"modified":"2023-01-22T11:27:26","modified_gmt":"2023-01-22T11:27:26","slug":"role_and_responsibilities_of_quantity_surveyor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examchum.uk\/landscape-architecture\/role_and_responsibilities_of_quantity_surveyor\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s the role and responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor (QS)?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The role of a <strong>Quantity Surveyor (QS)<\/strong> in construction is to manage the costs and financial aspects of a project, from the initial planning stages through to the final construction and post-construction phases. They play an important role in ensuring that a project is completed on time and within budget.<\/p>\n<p>The specific responsibilities of a quantity surveyor may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cost planning<\/strong>: Prepare detailed cost plans for each stage of the project, including design, procurement, and construction. They will also provide advice on cost-effective solutions and value engineering.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost estimating<\/strong>: Prepare detailed cost estimates for the project, including the costs of materials, labour, and equipment. They will also manage the tendering process and evaluate bids from contractors and suppliers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Value engineering<\/strong>: Work with the design team to identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering. They will also provide advice on the use of alternative materials and methods of construction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contract administration<\/strong>: Manage and administer the contracts between the main contractor, subcontractors, and suppliers, and for ensuring that the project is completed in accordance with the contract terms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Project management<\/strong>: They may also be involved in project management, including scheduling, planning, and coordinating the work of the project team.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dispute resolution<\/strong>: Manage and resolve disputes, claims and variations that may arise during the construction process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Final accounts<\/strong>: Prepare the final accounts for the project, including the calculation of the final contract sum, the settlement of claims, and the resolution of any disputes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Procurement<\/strong>: Manage the procurement process, including the selection of suppliers and contractors, and purchasing materials and equipment for the project.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk management<\/strong>: Identify and evaluate risks associated with the project, and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost control<\/strong>: Monitor the project&#8217;s costs and provide regular reports to the client and project team, to ensure that the project stays within budget but also identify and address any cost overruns or variances.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advising the project team<\/strong>: Provide advice to the project team on all financial and commercial aspects of the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Overall, the role of a QS is to ensure that the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality. They are responsible for managing the project&#8217;s finances, and for ensuring that the project is delivered in accordance with the contract.<\/p>\n<h5>READ MORE<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Quantity_surveyor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quantity Surveyor (Wikipedia)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The role of a Quantity Surveyor (QS) in construction is to manage the costs and financial aspects of a project, from the initial planning stages through to the final construction and post-construction phases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11084,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[153,20],"tags":[955,442,594,426,424],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What&#039;s the role and responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor (QS)? 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