Quantity Surveying

If you enjoy numbers, planning and problem-solving, quantity surveying offers a rewarding career at the heart of the construction industry.

Quantity surveyors play a vital role in shaping the built environment. They act as the link between designers and contractors, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

This degree equips you with the technical knowledge and professional skills to manage construction costs, contracts and resources from project start to completion.

If you liked subjects such as maths, business studies, geography or design and technology at school, you’ll find familiar interests here.

You’ll study:

• measurement

• construction technology

• cost planning

• procurement

• contract administration.

Along with complementary subjects like economics, management and law.

This course is designed to prepare you for a successful professional future, with a strong focus on real-world experience and career readiness.

In Year 3, you’ll take part in a collaborative design project, developing the teamwork and communication skills that employers are actively looking for.  You can also choose to do a 24-week industry placement where you will gain valuable hands-on experience and the chance to apply your knowledge in a professional setting. This experience will help you stand out when you graduate.

You can study full-time or part-time, giving you the flexibility to balance your learning with work or family commitments.

Accredited by four major governing bodies, this course provides a clear pathway to internationally recognised chartered status—and opens doors to exciting global career opportunities.

Why choose this course?

• Accredited by four leading professional bodies, giving you a clear pathway to internationally recognised chartered status.

• An optional 24-week industry placement prepares you for the world of work and stand out to employers.

• Study full-time or part-time, fitting your learning around work, life, and family commitments.

• GCU’s strong industry connections provide unique opportunities and enhance your employability.

• Develop practical and digital skills that employers actively value in today’s workplace.

Careers

With global construction output forecast to grow steadily, Quantity Surveyors are well placed to enjoy secure, rewarding careers in the UK and around the world.

Quantity Surveyors are in high demand across the construction and property sectors, with opportunities in consultancy, contracting, and project management, as well as client-side roles.

Typically, job titles include:

• Quantity Surveyor

• Cost Manager

• Cost Consultant

• Commercial Manager

• Estimator.

As a GCU graduate, you'll be equipped with the technical expertise, as well as the communication and management skills needed to succeed as a future leader in the profession.

The course has strong industry links through professional accreditation, as well as close relationships with government, consultancy firms, and contractors.

Our graduates have gone on to work with major public sector employers and leading organisations such as:

• BAM Group

• Laing O’Rourke

• Lendlease

• Balfour Beatty

• Turner & Townsend

• Doig+Smith.

Many are involved in landmark infrastructure, utilities, commercial, and housing projects across the UK and overseas.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Civil Engineering Surveyors, Institution of
• Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of
• Building Engineers, Chartered Association of
• Chartered Institute of Building