Job hunting decisions and tips
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Five tips on getting a graduate QS job, by a graduate quantity surveyor
Edward Shryane is a graduate quantity surveyor at Gardiner & Theobald LLP. He recalls the process through which he got his job and shares what he learned from the experience.
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What graduate quantity surveyors do in their jobs
Don't even think about applying to a quantity surveying employer unless you understand what the day-to-day job of a quantity surveyor involves and how your likely career progression: these are key application and interview questions.
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How graduates with any degree subject can start a career in quantity surveying or building surveying
Careers in quantity and building surveying are open to graduates from all degree disciplines. If you haven’t got a relevant degree, you’ll need to ‘convert’ to surveying by studying an RICS-accredited postgraduate conversion course.
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What do graduate building surveyors do in their jobs?
Find out whether a graduate job as a building surveyor is right for you: read about what the day job would involve, the qualities you’ll need to be successful and how your career is likely to progress.
Applications
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Applications tip for quantity surveyors: know how consultancies and contractors differ
Not knowing whether you are applying to a contractor or a consultant can seriously harm your quantity surveying job prospects. We explain what you need to know for graduate applications and interviews.
Interviews and assessment centres
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Impressing in quantity surveying and building surveying technical interviews
You may be tested on your technical knowledge during graduate quantity surveying or building surveying job interviews or assessment centre exercises. Read on for some practice questions and advice on how to answer them.
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Graduate assessment centre and interview advice for quantity surveyors
At an assessment centre for a job as a graduate quantity surveyor, cost consultant or commercial manager, recruiters want to find out whether you have the skills and motivations to succeed at that company.
Internships and placements
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A quantity surveying intern speaks: how to get an internship
A student who has completed a placement year in quantity surveying advises you on making successful work experience applications.
Pay and progression
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Becoming a chartered quantity or building surveyor: information on the APC for graduates
Read on to find out about gaining chartership with RICS and how you can impress graduate recruiters in applications and interviews with your knowledge of professional development.
Job descriptions
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Quantity surveyor: job description
Quantity surveyors are responsible for managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects.
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Building control officer/surveyor: job description
Building control officers (also known as building control surveyors) are responsible for overseeing the work of building surveyors and ensuring that building construction regulations are adhered to.
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Building surveyor: job description
Building surveyors provide technical advice to construction and property professionals, as well as to property owners.