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Interested in a career as a Quantity Surveyor or construction? Ever wanted to know how to become a Quantity Surveyor?
Anthony provides career insight into his job as a Senior Quantity Surveyor. He shares his career journey from his work experience, apprenticeship to his current role. Sharing advice for starting a career as a quantity surveyor, what he finds most satisfying and challenging and a typical day.
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this man knows his job. 👏👏👏
Sure...but look at his foundation. @14-16 years old he was already getting that work experience, from a family friend's connection to the construction industry.
Africans please take notes🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
@@migueltichareva904 if you haven't got the connection, make the connection yourself
@@migueltichareva904 Africans?
Thank you so much for sharing your passion brat !
good on this lad for enjoying his job so much
Yes that's a professional talking we rock QS.
Quantity Surveyor is a very important career in construction area.
Indeed
great video
Very good info
I found this video superb. I am currently at college studying construction and built environment, i hope to progress to university then my masters in quantity surveying. This videos has helped me massively. Much appreciated
Good luck with your studies
What hours do you have to work?
If you have a non-cognate degree, you can also do a one year Quantity Surveying Conversion course.
Can you do it from accounting and finance?
I am a 31 year old who decided to change career, currently finishing a HND but no employers seem to be interested, and even opportunitys to for shadowing are ignored. Is there any further advice for a late starter?
Great content, as always.
Over lockdown I had sometime to reflect and decided to apply for a 'MSc Quantity Surveying' conversion course as it's a profession I admire and can see myself doing well at. Due to the government fiasco with A-level results it meant my application was pushed to the back of the queue (like we'll be after Brexit - lol) and only just got my reply - which is a unconditional offer. Now I have to make a snap decision of entering the course on a full-time basis or part-time basis. In the current climate, which one would you recommend? I'd be able to support myself for the year if full-time, but conscious of applying for positions with no experience in a years time. On the other hand, I think I'll struggle to secure employment with an employer if I went part-time (I'd be after a day release type employment and would be willing self-fund the course to make myself more attractive).
Not asking for the holy grail of answers btw, just any insight or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
This is a difficult one.
Can I ask a couple more questions before answering?
- What was your BSc?
- Have you been in a different career since graduating?
I’ve done a video on misconceptions of uni which doesn’t answer this question directly but there is some overlap on my thoughts.
@@careerinsights2430 My BSc was in Education and Sports and I've been working in recruitment since graduating. Currently recruiting into the construction industry, so I have a bit of an insight into the industry.
I'll give that video a watch now then. Thanks again
Ok great. Happy to give my opinion but remember I’m only one perspective so by all means ask others too.
In general and parking the money aspect to one side I’m an advocate of a part time masters. People on the course 95% of the time are professionals already working within the industry so the conversations within class are completely different than they would be otherwise. You’ll get a lot more insight and real life examples plus make some really good contacts that may help you find a role after.
If your current employers are willing to keep you on whilst you do your masters then this would potentially help with the financial element.
Another reason why I’d lean towards a part time masters is my gut (and I’m definitely not an economist so take this with a pinch of salt) tells me this recession will last longer than the previous one.
The last recession lasted around 18 months (remember this doesn’t relate to individual industries - it felt longer than this in construction) so my thoughts are it will be longer than this due to the fact almost every country is impacted.
You have a great insight into roles companies are currently hiring for in construction. My experience is it’s slowed down but I definitely don’t have as broad an insight as you do.
Overall only you can make the decision. I’m a big believer you only regret the decisions in life you’re hasty with, so if you do your homework and reach a decision you’re happy with in this moment you won’t regret it (if it was to the best of your knowledge now how could you regret it).
All the best
There is a high demand for QS. You will not regret if you do a course on it.
Thank you information provided in this video. I'm an MSc graduate in QS, I have since been working as a bank monitoring surveyor for just short of a year but I want to get into a traditional QS role, preferably PQS. Despite this, I'm finding it difficult to land an Assistant QS roles due to having a lack of experience, which I somewhat understand as bank monitoring is very limited. Is there any advice you may have which may help me secure such a role. Many thanks.
Hello, personally I don’t think you’re lacking in experience. I think there’s a lack of jobs out there at the moment or a lot of competition for roles that are available.
You may already be doing this but also apply for graduate positions. They’re not limited to recent graduates.
@@careerinsights2430 thank you for your response. You're right the market has definitely shrunk in recent times. I will widen my scope and also apply for grad roles. All the best.
Hey , I'm very much interested in a MSC in quantity surveying. Im an esl teacher but looking to fund my self and get into this MSc. What do you think ? I have zero experience and I will pay for the MSc myself
Great Video! I will be starting my journey into becoming a surveyor in September, as I will study MSc Real Estate Development. I was wondering if you had any advice about getting experience over the summer or even a position during the course year. I have been looking and messaging people and companies but haven't had any luck as they all require qualifications. Would appreciate any help!!
Hey, we’ve done three videos on work experience and brainstorming ideas around how to find people in the industry.
Maybe give those a watch and let us know any questions you have from there.
All the best
I'm 27 and I decided to change my career into qs and I've found my post grad in QS difficult partly due to covid and everything being online. Also learning everything from scratch was difficult. Learning measurement in half a semester is tough. I'm on track for a merit however I still don't feel confident enough to go out there since its all theory.
Definitely not an unusual emotion / concern. I think most people get nervous transitioning from university to the workplace.
No employer has wild expectations of graduates, they’ve most likely been there themselves and have a very good idea of what you’ll be capable of.
In the beginning it’s just about having enthusiasm to get stuck in and never be shy to ask questions to help you learn.
All the best with it and hope you get your merit.
What measurements did you have to learn?
Hows it going?
Hi guys . Great videos keep up the good work.
Have a quick question and it would be brilliant if you could answer it please. I am currently a qualified carpenter. Over the past few months I have been considering starting a part time course in quantity surveying. I was always very interested in the money side of construction and the career progression in quantity surveying. I am currently unsure what to do and I was wondering could you give me some advice if you had a chance please?
Thank you .
Hi Aaron, if you’ve got the commitment to do the course, then I honestly think you should go for it. Half the battle with construction is experience and I think when it comes to applying for jobs in the future your carpentry experience will definitely help.
For me personally you’ll only really know it’s for you, if you dip your toe in the water.
The idea of the videos is to help people get insight and hopefully cement one way or another if the role connects with you.
Hope this helps and sorry for the slow response, been trying to have some time off this week.
Do you think building surveying is a dying career
Hi my country offers two pathways to get into QS. A diploma of construction which takes two years and a bachelors of qs which takes 3-4 years . Is the bachelors worth it versus the diploma ?
Hi Danny, i think a lot of people will have different perspectives on this depending on the route they chose.
I think something to consider is the competitiveness of actually getting a job. Degrees are typically seen as higher forms of education than a diploma. So some companies may have a preference on interviewing / hiring degree level employees.
It’s really difficult to offer a global opinion as all companies are different.
Another route (country dependant) may be to look for apprenticeships.
Out of the two I’d lean towards a BSc but don’t let that influence you - keep on asking the question of different people and doing research on the differences.
Hope this helps 👍
Does it matter if you have a CIOB or a RICS for the quantity surveying role?
Hi Luke, both are professional qualifications that can only be obtained once you’re working as a QS (it’s not a university related qualification).
Check out their individual websites for exact details but broadly speaking the earliest you could gain MRICS status is after 2 years as a professional QS. It involves CPD, diary logging for this period, an interview, etc.
Some tend to leave it later in life once they’ve accumulated 10 years experience as there is a different route to qualification which only takes 1 year in contrast.
On the does it matter, we obviously can’t speak for every company but my experience is broadly this: if you want to work in the consultancy / surveying side of construction (e.g. Bruce Shaw style companies) then its more sort after than in main contractors.
Surveying companies are typically very organised in their training programmes to gain Chartership and because all of their work is client based it obviously reflects well on them that their employees are qualified to this level. When job posting they’ll often state a preference for MRICS but will also show flexibility of non chartered candidates (but will expect you to go through the process with them).
Contractors are typically less concerned about them. Typically the larger the contractor the more likely they are to have a training programme to help their staff get qualified. When they’re hiring for more experienced positions, you’ll often see job posts with relaxed requirements on this, they are generally more interested in your experience.
Hope this helps but let me know if you have any other questions.
All the best.
Could I ask the construction management (quantity surveyor) degree how is this different to the normal quantity surveyor degree and is it interchangeable? Thank you
Hi Liam, outside of a lecturer I’m not sure who could answer that question in terms of having experience of doing both.
Happy for anyone else to answer if they can.
My advice would be to look at the universities you’re interested in and look at the modules they cover. Sometimes construction managements degrees have QS modules.
Each uni will typically have slightly different modules.
All the best
Question: when training to be a QS would a laptop or IPad Pro work better ?
Hi, personally I’d probably lean towards a laptop.
All the best.
Hi I’m doing a computer science degree, but I’m more interested in QS and just property in general. I only have one year left for my CS degree, should I change my degree or ?
Hi, there’s a few different perspectives to consider on this.
I know a few QS’ that didn’t graduate / study a QS degree but right in this moment of time I would say that’s harder right now with fewer jobs being available.
I personally would find out if you could join the second year of an undergraduate QS degree (than start over) or consider completing your existing degree and see if you can do a QS masters.
All the best
Hi, great video thank you for the advice! A question please: Do you think it's imperative that one does a Quantity Surveyor course to become a QS. I have already done a Construction Management degree with experience in the industry but I want to become a Quantity Surveyor. Is it not case of starting from scratch, learning on the job, Thanks.
Hi, from an academic standpoint it’s unlikely you need to do a QS degree. The conundrum will more likely be the view of any companies you apply too.
There’s no black and white answer to their view as it’ll just come down to applying to graduate and junior roles and seeing if you can get to the interview stage.
Best of luck.
If you've already done the Construction Management degree I wouldn't do another one. Experience is very important but the tricky bit is getting that first gig! You commented a few months ago, did you decide to go down the QS route?
@@groundupcontracting7350 Hi, yes I had already started a Trainee QS role, now a Graduate QS. I agree with you and Career Insights' comment. It is something you can definitely learn on the job, everyone starts from scratch anyway. I'm about 7 months in and from what I have established so far, QS'ing is a fantastic career with great prospects. Hopefully I can continue to learn and grow in the role. Thanks for your advice all.
Hi, can i still become a QS if i study a degree, but I had a completely different work experience as a quality assurance in manufacturing?
Hi, a few people have asked similar questions and it’s more a case of how businesses / companies will evaluate your cv rather than the previous experience of a career or degree.
I know QS’ that have degrees in law and geography as well as other forms of surveying.
If you have a degree and are happy to start at a junior / graduate level then there’s absolutely no harm in pulling your cv together and applying for QS positions.
If it proves unsuccessful (and hopefully some of the companies will provide feedback) then maybe look at masters courses and whether your previous degree allows you to enter at this point (i.e. will they accept your current degree to allow you to go straight into a QS masters).
All the best with it
Would you recommend this for someone that didn’t do aswell in maths and science?
Hi Michelle,
Maths definitely plays a part in the role but I wouldn’t say it’s complicated maths.
I’m also a believer that you can sometimes consume knowledge at the wrong time in terms of relevance to you. So being weak at maths at one point in your life when it’s not integral to you can be different later in life when it’s being used repetitively and has meaning to what you’re doing (hope that makes sense).
I think being strong at excel and adept to learning softwares is possibly a more important hard skill than maths or science.
This is only one persons opinion though so seek out others if you can or hopefully more people will give their perspectives too.
All the best
I'm about to finish up college but have no idea what course to take between civil engineer and QS since both require being good at math, what would you recommend for me
Hi, another way to compare the two may be to consider the differences rather than the similarities. Civil Engineering in the strictest sense has a design element to it whereas the core to being a QS is budgeting / reporting / contracts.
So the roles themselves are quite different.
Sometimes knowing what you’re not attracted to can help you make a decision too.
Hope this helps.
Another idea is to look up the skills attributed to both careers and see if either list resonates with you more 👍
You don’t really need to have good maths to do quantity surveying my friend that’s a misnomer but it’s always good to have it nevertheless in general life terms
High school level will be enough for QS job
@@miladkhan2285 akhi what is the working hours for a QS?
Hi, is there a difference between a quantity surveyor and an estimator in the UK?
Hi, yes but sometimes they’re used interchangeably depending on the size of the company or the recruiter advertising the role. An estimator would typically work more front end i.e. bidding.
@@careerinsights2430 Oh right I see, ok. Thank you
Hi. I'm currently going to be starting second year of college and going to university hopefully in 2022. What Degree would I need to be a quantity surveyor, Would it be a real estate management degree. Kind Regards
Hi, there are specific quantity surveying degrees and if your set on being a QS that’s the best degree to do.
Real Estate Management is a different degree and career path.
Best wishes
Hi! I have a degree in geography. Between a land surveyor and a quantity surveyor which one should I pursue and which is more easier or realistic to get anyways? Thanks
Hi Dominic, I can’t really answer which is better, I’ve been a QS and whilst I learned a lot it wasn’t something I particularly enjoyed (I’ve done a video on this which is worth watching as I go into detail about what I didn’t enjoy). The videos not about hating on the profession just giving a different perspective.
I don’t know much about land surveying. I’m not sure what, if any, difference there is between Ordnance Survey based professionals and setting out engineers i.e. I’m not sure if they have a lot of overlap and whether you could move across over time.
Purely on your degree my gut says you may have more luck securing a land surveying position than a QS position but I still see no harm in applying for graduate QS roles.
I’ve done a few work experience videos. Check out the first episode in regards to using Nextdoor and see if anyone nearby is a land surveyor that may be able to shed more light on the role.
Hope this helps
@@careerinsights2430 Thank you!
Just finished highschool is it necessary to attend university/college two QS I’ve talked to said it’s a waste of time but idk😂😂🤦🏽
It’s definitely worth looking into internship if you can find one and aren’t concerned about going to university.
I think the argument for university and becoming a QS is if you want to become chartered in the future then if you don’t have an accredited degree you’ll need to have 10 years experience under your belt before you can look into becoming chartered (double check that on the RICS website).
If you wanted to go down the consultant QS route I think this would put you at a disadvantage to other candidates.
I think that’s a good way to look at careers and education. You’ll always be in a situation where you’re one of a number of people going for that role. If there are a lot of people going for the role then a lot of culling goes on at the cv review stage so not having a degree early in your career could go against you (later it will be more about experience and projects you’ve worked on, etc).
Have a look into internships though as I think they’re a great option if you can get one.
All the best
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this is a dumb q coz i know u don't get anywhere without hard work but what rly is working as a qs like in terms of work and social life balance? can it be quite stressful?
Hi Rahul, personally (and very happy for others to give their opinion) I don’t think there’s an answer to this question that is going to be universal in its response.
Stress is completely an individual thing and something I’ve flagged in answering a few questions before. Just think back to any group work you’ve done at school, everyone would approach and handle the workload differently. That’s no different to any job and different people performing a different role.
It’s also hard to contextualise stress. Is it more stressful for a doctor performing surgery or for a police officer to investigate a crime scene. I just don’t think there’s an answer as two different people in those professions can give very different answers.
I think Anthony’s one of the most enthusiastic QS’ I’ve met which is why I asked him to do the interview. He doesn’t find it stressful and whilst we were never close outside of work I’m sure he has a great social life.
But I know people in the same role who find it stressful and have a terrible work life balance.
Apologies if the message isn’t the type of answer you were looking for (and hopefully someone will pass comment on it too) but remember there’s so many variables to your questions outside of the job itself - a good or bad boss can impact stress and life balance far more than just fulfilling the QS role.
Best of luck with your search
*Civil engineers hit a like!!!*
Is a HNC in surveying a good way to get into being a QS?
A HNC in quantity surveying will definitely help to get you on your way. I would definitely speak to where you’re thinking about studying for more info.
All the best
I'm 39 years old ,I've been a teacher for the past 10 years . Can I start out in this craft ? Or is it too late ? Will employers look at me ? I want to do a conversion MSc in QS in the built environment
Hello, personally I think it’s a case of being prepared to go backwards to go forwards.
I think doing an MSc is a smart move right now to give yourself a shot of being considered for roles.
I’ve pointed out in a few videos that construction is notoriously hit harder than other industries in a recession so it’s important to understand that it’s very competitive for jobs in this area right now. Senior QS will currently be applying for more junior roles just to secure work and pay bills, etc.
This type of move often comes down to how determined you are to follow through with it. A lot of people will be put off by the short term struggle than the long term reward or change their looking for.
Just like it was when you were starting out remember how important it was to get work experience, so I would put emphasis here too.
All the best
@@careerinsights2430 thanks sir you are ever so kind .yes,I won't mind staring from the bottom of ladder for something I really admire. Ive been offered a place at Oxford Brookes university,u think this recession would last for a while ? Even a year after I finish ?
Potentially. I’m not an economist so please take my thoughts with a pinch of salt.
I think on paper the last recession lasted around 18 months from a technical standpoint but remember this relates to the economy as a whole rather than specific industries. Sectors or industries always have different exposures - for instance the high street, commercial landlords, etc. will be suffering more than most at the minute and some sectors like pharmaceutical will be business as usual.
Keeping things simple I can’t see how this recession wont last longer than the previous purely from the perspective that almost every country is effected, the solution to it isn’t imminently available, etc.
That probably sounds a bit down beat but I don’t think you can invest too much time on things that are out of your control.
I graduated just before the last recession. The recession itself meant that thousands of construction graduates never set foot into a career related to construction. Fast forward a couple of years and being out of a recession the industry was in dire need of skilled employees that just didn’t exist. So getting a well paid job in construction then was super easy.
I don’t have a crystal ball and my philosophy on life has always been to do my research, ask questions of people I respect and most importantly come to my own conclusion.
You’ll never regret a decision you’ve thought through and made to the best of your ability.
We tend to only regret the hasty ones that were essentially our own fault.
@@careerinsights2430 This is wonderful sir. The most measured balanced advice I heard in along time . Thanks ,I feel more at ease now .I did my research and it wasn't a hasty decision. I have passion for it and I shall take this risk .
3d printing bim in future might take up quantity surveyor jobs in future
This makes absolutely no sense
Only the part involving counting bricks and concrete, which is not even 10% of the many roles of a QS. QS's can operate in any industry where cost control and value for money is required.
I am 25 yrs old & have a bachelor degree in electronic engineering, majoring in telecommunication & wireless. However, recently, I'm quite interested in QS field. Is it too late or irrelevant for me to jump into the field? If not, how do I embark on a new career as QS? Thanks in advance.
Hi Hazmi, couple of questions just to help me understand a bit better:
1. are you thinking about being a QS in the same field (i.e. telecommunications)?
2. What’s your current role?
@@careerinsights2430 1. May I know the difference between QS in construction and telecommunication? 🤔
2. I'm currently working as a fiber optic technician at a telecommunication company.
Construction is like a lot of industries and has specialisms within it. Commercial, residential, etc. when you look at job postings you’ll see people asking for experience within that sector.
So moving within an industry is far easier than changing both industry and career path.
If you wanted to jump industries at the minute as a QS it will be more difficult than normal due to what’s happening in the world but at the same time I don’t see any harm in applying for graduate QS positions to see how you get on.
Another idea could be to look at making a sideways move. Stay in the same role but look for a company that has QS positions within it and try and make an internal move.
Which as a general move is a lot easier as once companies know / trust you they’re a lot more likely to accommodate internal moves.
Phil’s video on being a bid manager is a good example of this. He started out as an electrical engineer and has made numerous moves in the same company.
What are the differences between quantity and building surveying
Hi, the simplest example of building surveying, is when you have a condition survey carried out prior to purchasing a home.
Their reports analyse the condition of the building i.e. roof condition or cracks in brickwork.
This allows the client to analyse whether they want to purchase the building or if they need to negotiate a discount to cover the costs.
Obviously Anthony has covered the QS aspect but briefly they are responsible for the commercial aspects of projects - writing specifications, sourcing prices, negotiating and letting contracts.
Hope this helps 👍
@@careerinsights2430 Do you think building surveying is a dying career
Hi there i’m 22 & i did a degree in psychology but now want to get into QS, i’m looking at doing a masters in QS to do this, do you think this is the right thing to do?
Hello, pre recession I would say apply for graduate positions and see how you fair. A lot of companies take on different types of graduates not just construction related graduates.
Recession has made things a lot tougher so I would say a masters is a good move.
Just remember it’s still going to be very competitive once you’ve graduated so try your hardest to get some work experience too.
All the best.
Would i do this by trying to get a job part time along side my masters or something? Would companies even want to hire me for QS experience when i have practically zero knowledge?
Thanks so much
Maybe give my major misconceptions about uni video a watch. This gives a good or different perspective to your zero knowledge concern and covers a lot of my thoughts you’re concerned about.
Let me know any questions you’ve got after.
quantity surveying a way to go in the construction industry
John Buffalo I am 97 apply to university or apprenticeship
@John Buffalo I am 97 Apply for a built environment level 2 or 3 in college and go from there.
@ it's not working. What other plan can we make.
I m 27 years old, already have a degree in Economics, but I am more interested in QS , is it too late for me to join the industry ? Coz I'm thinking of doing a degree in QS
Hi, you probably don’t need to do another degree, try applying for trainee or graduate QS roles.
At this level a lot of companies requirements are degree level but not necessarily construction related.
Hi there, I'm 27 years old with a bachelor degree in Statistics, I've completed a postgraduate certificate in Analyst last year. I was a data analyst (2.5 years) before. Recently I got very interested in QS. I am not working at the moment, I'm wondering, do I need to spend another 2 years to get a degree to get into this industry? I have absolutely no experience in building and construction.
Hello, in general I would suggest you don’t need to obtain a second QS related degree you’ll just need to apply for graduate QS positions.
We’re not in the greatest economic climate so bear in mind this could have a factor (fewer jobs and more applicants, etc) but I would suggest applying to graduate positions to see how you fair and potentially reassess from there.
All The Best.
Career Insights thanks for your reply! It’s very helpful
It is better if you can start as a trainee quantity surveyor . That will help you to gain experience.
iKVN Official thanks! It’s quite hard to find a job at the moment, especially having no experience. Do you have any advice on how to stand out in the CV or interviews?
@@xFriday930x In your case, you have no experience. So you have nothing to mention in CV or interviews. I went through internship during my undergraduate period where I gained field experience. So I would recommend you to follow a diploma in qs. Qs Diploma is included a industrial training period. So while you going through academic sessions you can gain industrial experience too.
What is the difference between Quantity surveyor and Scheduler or Planner.
Hi, a scheduler or planners prime focus is the construction programme. They’ll develop it with all the stakeholders, monitor and amend as necessary to ensure the project has the best opportunity to succeed from a time perspective.
A QS’s core focus is around the financial management of a project. They’re responsible for sourcing quotes, setting up contracts, managing the cash flow / finances of the project to ensure the project has the best opportunity to succeed from a financial perspective.
This is a very succinct explanation but hope it helps to explain the difference in the roles.
We’ll do our best to try and interview a programmer / planner in the coming months.
@@careerinsights2430 thanks for your response .
@@careerinsights2430 Thanks for difference explanation
I wish I can contact Anthony, this is invaluable information! I have a degree in BA Hons Philosophy with Journalism, have a CSCS card have couple of weeks experinece on site with MacLaren and Wates. Started MSc in Construction project Mgmt to be a project manager but found I want to go into QS and it has been HARD! My MSc has been put on hold and unsure if I can continue. My experience and background is property/facilities estate management in social housing and worked for real estate developer. Really want to get into QS and want to be a QS. Who can I speak to please.. thanks so much for this video!
Hi Steph,
Thank you.
We're obviously in uncharted waters at the minute with everything that's going on. Are you doing a full or part time MSc?
@@careerinsights2430 thank u for the reply, it is a full time MSc started 2017 . It is definitely testing times we are in, a lot of changes which I appreciate.
I think having some experience under your belt already will be a huge bonus when it comes to job hunting. At my old company we hired a graduate QS who had a law degree so I don't foresee anyone holding a PM MSc against you (it can only work in your favour). You may need to just tweak your CV slightly with regards to the elements you've focused on. I've recorded a video on CV's (currently being edited) and made my CV part of the membership sign up (so you can see what I do) along with walk through notes.
I made the opposite switch to what your looking to do and started life out as a commercial manager / QS and subsequently made the switch to PM. I think particularly in the first couple of years it's easier to make switches within the construction industry.
Remember uni is just the beginning and no one is expecting miracles from your MSc. Just like you've demonstrated here with writing to us, I think it's important to show your enthusiasm and to be humble. Too many people make the mistake of not actually demonstrating they want the job so I think you're off on the right foot.
I'm sure everything will get worked out with your MSc and it will hopefully give some time for the dust to settle on current times so we all have a better idea of what the future holds.
@@careerinsights2430 thanks so much for your input and advice, makes a lot of difference! Looking forward to the CV video and will have a look at the site. Thanks
Please finish your Msc!! Your employer will really value that even as a QS! And it looks great on your C.V.
Is quantity surveying stressful?
Hi, I think stress is an individual thing. To liken it to something you’ve probably experienced, coursework. Some people see it as just another bit of work and others get stressed over it. Public speaking is another example.
Happy for other people to share their thoughts though.
All the best
@@careerinsights2430 is there a lot of public speaking in qs?
There’s a lot of meetings with varying amounts of people attending and further down the line you may have to chair the meetings (once you’ve built up some experience) but I wouldn’t call this public speaking.
My public speaking comment in the previous question was just an example of something that triggers a different emotion in people (some love it whilst others hate it) & essentially why I wouldn’t jump to say a profession is stressful as we all get stressed about different things.
I always think there’s a tough balance to strike in the videos and comments section. I’m a big believer in giving opinions as I think sitting on the fence isn’t helpful to anyone but I try my best to generalise my opinion as I think a lot of people jump in and give an extreme opinion or emotion of something they’re dealing with in the moment which can distort people reading the comments views. It’s why I always suggest hunting out more opinions than just my own as listening to multiple views and drawing your own conclusions is what it’s all about and what the channels about really.
Hope this helps
@@careerinsights2430 this was a very good comment
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whats a hns ?
Hi, I haven’t rewatched the video but I’m guessing Anthony said HNC.
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Quantity Surveyors should concentrate on Technical Auditing. At least auditing of around US $ 12 Trillion Government funded constructions as Check & Balance for Govt. expenditure. It is done by Financial Accountants only for more than 100 years. The loss in these audited constructions reached US $ 4 Trillion per year in 2008,according to Transparency Internationals.
This is an affront to the profession, as Quantity Surveyors are expected to give value for money.
He may know his job obviously but at the end of the day you cannot just be saying you learn 50-year-old practices at university that just doesn’t happen that stupid to say that....Actually I would recommend somebody doing a degree in quantity surveying always the best option with a years work experience there is plenty out there to do and the universities will help get that so while his experience is good he cannot just say that going to university is not worthwhile. Because at the end of the day you need to have a degree in quantity surveying in these days to get chartered simple as that otherwise you’re going to struggle . If a young person can get on a good apprenticeship that’s degree level that brings them up all the way to level six then all the better good academic skill sets which are by the way very important as well as good practical work experience which is very important to have to collide even though some of the skills you will learn at university may be a tiny bit old may not be depends on the University,
Hello Edward, the channels about sharing peoples journeys and their perspectives. If you watch enough videos I’m sure that will start to resonate with you.
I mention in almost all of my videos to seek out more than my perspective and where I can, like with the work experience series I give examples of how to seek out other people / experts.
We’re all different and for me reading your post I get immediately put off by things like “stupid to say that”.
Reading everything you’ve written it seems like you have good intentions but your choice of structure is poor in my opinion. It’s like the “negotiating status” point we’re taught at school. Here’s why Anthony’s wrong and why I’m right.
You could easily have started with “I would recommend” and left the first chunk out.
Regardless I’m happy to leave your thoughts so others can see your perspective too.
All the best.
Edward IMO thats not true, (Please correct me if I'm wrong here) but I don't think being "chartered" by RICS is really a necessity for most QS. Its not a regulated profession where you need specific certification to carry out specific tasks.
It is more experience based and when applying for a job, they are more likely to be interested on what you have done before and how similar it was and what level of seniority you were at etc etc.
Can a commerce background student pursue a career in quantity surveying? Plz help
Hi, personally I always think these types of questions are more life related than technical.
There’s no harm in applying for graduate QS positions or looking into a QS Masters to help open doors into this profession.
The life aspect I mention above is whether you’re happy to go backwards to go forwards. I’m not sure how long you’ve been in your current position or what it pays but if it’s for a while and you’re on good pay then you’ll probably have to make some sacrifices to make it happen.
I did this when I was younger and don’t regret it but ultimately I think this is the biggest thing to overcome and - how much you want to change your career and how big are the sacrifices.
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Career Insights i have just completed my 10 + 2 and wish to pursue a career in quantity surveying but the only thing thats holding me back is that if there would be any advanced science included in the course i wont be able to manage it
Could u please tell me if i would be able to manage doing a bachelors of construction (quantity surveying) coming from a commerce background
Personally I think this is an impossible question to answer - what’s easy for one person could be difficult for another.
There’s not really a benchmark I can point to and say if you’re good at this you’ll be good at that.
Universities typically publish their reading material or if they don’t there’s no harm dropping them an email to see if they’ll share it.
In relation to the science bit I don’t think there’s anything particularly scientific to being a QS or the course (can only speak about the UK though).
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