Quantity Surveying
Quantity surveying is the financial and contractual management of construction projects. Quantity surveyors are responsible for estimating costs, preparing budgets, managing procurement, valuing work in progress, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. They work at the intersection of design and construction, translating architectural and engineering plans into the financial reality of a project and advising clients, contractors, and developers throughout the process.
The profession requires both numerical precision and strong commercial and contractual judgement.
At the University College of Estate Management, this programme is delivered through distance learning, making it accessible to students who are already working in construction or related fields and wish to gain or formalise their qualifications without relocating or pausing their careers. You will develop the technical knowledge and skills that quantity surveying demands, from measurement and cost planning through to contract administration, dispute resolution, and financial reporting on complex projects. Distance learning is delivered through the Virtual Learning Environment, allowing you to manage your study flexibly while maintaining professional commitments.
The programme builds towards the level of professional knowledge that chartered surveying bodies recognise.
Graduates of Quantity Surveying work in construction consultancies, main contractors, subcontractors, developers, housing associations, government departments, and infrastructure organisations. The profession has genuine international reach, with opportunities to work on major projects across the world, and chartered quantity surveyors are recognised globally through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Many graduates pursue RICS membership as a professional development goal, and the combination of technical expertise and commercial acumen the degree develops is valued in project management, cost consulting, and development roles across a diverse range of construction and property sectors.