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FAQs: applying for graduate jobs in quantity surveying and building surveying

From when to apply to how to stand out, find out everything you need to know about applying for graduate jobs in quantity surveying and building surveying.

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What's the difference between graduate careers in quantity surveying and building surveying?

Working on built environment projects is common to careers in both quantity surveying and building surveying but graduates will have different roles.

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What skills do graduate surveyors need to succeed in their jobs?

Good technical skills are needed for all graduate surveyors’ jobs – for example understanding construction processes – as well as soft skills to do well in business.

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How do graduates get into careers in quantity surveying and building surveying?

Accredited degree or a conversion course after you graduate – the choice of how to start a career in quantity surveying and building surveying is yours.

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How do graduates become chartered quantity surveyors or building surveyors?

Becoming a chartered surveyor is important for graduates choosing these professions. You’ll work towards the Assessment of Professional Competence while on the job.

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What job areas can graduate surveyors work in?

From legal services to computer-aid design, there are many job areas surveyors can specialise in, whether a few years into their careers or soon after they graduate.

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What is working life like for graduates in quantity surveying or building surveying jobs?

Scarves and gloves just the job! Graduates in quantity surveying and building surveying spend time both in the office and on site.

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