How to become a quantity surveyor?

 How to become a quantity surveyor?

The infrastructure sector has been a key driver of the Indian economy. This sector propels the overall development across the globe. In India, with significant support from the government, a career in the infrastructure sector will be a lucrative one.

Quantity surveying professionals are responsible for managing the finances of construction projects. They are garnering huge attention in recent times due to their ability to make projects cost-effective.

The primary role of a quantity surveyor is to calculate the budget based on the client’s requirements and prepare an effective budget for every stage of the construction process.

Candidates aspiring to enter the field must possess financial skills, besides exposure to civil engineering projects.

You must have professional education and apt skills. As the job profile is related to the finance and construction field, candidates from the engineering or architecture discipline will surely have an added advantage.

But don’t worry if you are a fresher. You can take up a graduate or a post-graduate programme in quantity surveying to make your mark in the field. Proper research should be done before choosing a perfect course for yourself. The course should focus on experience-based learning and provide the highest education quality- at par with international standards, accredited degrees, and industry exposure, to name a few.

One such course is MBA in Construction Economics & Quantity Surveying from RICS SBE, Amity University.

The specialized MBA Programme

MBA in CEQS prepares you to excel as a professional advisor on cost and commercial matters by enriching your knowledge in the following domains:

·         Quantity Surveying

·         Project Management

·         Data Analytics and decision making

·         Project support and value-added activities - Valuation, Contracts, and commercial management

·         Business Development & Strategy - Techno-commercial aspects

Quantity surveying graduates from RICS SBE work in domestic and international commercial offices, residential, hotel, hospital, institutional buildings, industrial buildings, roads, highways, bridges, and infrastructure.

Pursuing a course from a leading institution is important as it provides all the guidance, support, and knowledge one needs to thrive in the industry.

The Skills you need

Apart from the academic and technical skills, you must possess professional skills such as:

·         Budgeting skills

·         Mathematical skills

·         Problem-solving skills

·         Financial skills

·         Logical and thinking ability

·         Communication skills

·         Leadership skills

Is it worth it?

Quantity surveying is a highly sought-after job with lucrative earning potential. Furthermore, you will get ample scope for advancement and specialization.

You must start your career from posts like assistant quantity surveyor, assistant cost manager or assistant manager and go up to assistant vice president, assistant director, or general manager. Since there is a boom in the infrastructure and construction sectors due to rapid urbanisation in the country, the number of jobs in this sector is also expected to increase.

In short, if you have the apt academic qualification and skills, you will find plenty of career opportunities in the construction sector. Moreover, there is a shortage of professional workers, so many firms recruit freshers with a good pay structure.

The average salary for a fresher is more than 3 lakhs per annum. Also, candidates get good opportunities abroad.