If you are considering becoming a Quantity Surveyor it is advisable to first establish what is a quantity surveyor. The work and services provided by the Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry may be defined as the financial management of the construction project, whether it be on behalf of the client or the contractor. What is a Quantity Surveyor The work of quantity surveyors in private practice (ie. clients side) can be summarized as follows:- Initial cost advice and feasibility studies Budget estimating Cost planning including investment appraisal Procurement advice Contractual advice Preparation of tender and contract documentation i.e. bills of quantities, schedules of rates etc Evaluation of tenders Tender reports and recommendations Cost control Valuing and agreeing variations Valuation of work in progress Payment recommendation Negotiating & agreement of final accounts Quantity Surveying services which can be provided to building contractors include:- Estimating/Te