Quantity Surveying

Quantity surveying is the profession responsible for managing the financial side of construction projects, ensuring that buildings are delivered on budget and on time while representing good value for the client. Quantity surveyors work across all stages of a project, from early cost planning and procurement advice through to contract management, valuation, and final account settlement. They need a precise grasp of construction technology, contract law, economics, and financial management, and they must be able to apply these skills in fast-moving, high-stakes environments.

At the University of Salford, this part-time BSc in Quantity Surveying is triple-accredited, carrying recognition from the professional bodies that matter most to employers and practitioners in the field. The programme is designed to be studied alongside other commitments, making it accessible to students who are already working in the construction industry and wish to formalise and advance their knowledge, as well as to those entering the field for the first time. You will study cost planning, procurement, contract law, project management, building technology, and the economic principles that underpin construction finance, developing both technical knowledge and the commercial judgement that effective quantity surveyors need.

The programme includes a sandwich year and a work placement, giving you structured professional experience to complement your academic learning.

Quantity surveyors work in construction companies, property development, consultancy practices, public sector client organisations, and specialist project management firms. The profession is active both in the UK and internationally, and opportunities exist across residential, commercial, infrastructure, and public works sectors. Graduates can work towards chartered status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or equivalent professional bodies, and the degree provides an excellent foundation for that pathway.