Experience Guidance for Quantity Surveyors

These Guidelines have been developed by the Registration Body. These Guidelines are intended to provide guidance and clarification to applicants on the essential areas of competence required from applicants when demonstrating experience of performing duties commensurate with those of a Quantity Surveyor.
 
Experience of performing duties commensurate with those of a Quantity Surveyor, is described  by the Registration Body as follows:
 
“Employed on a fulltime basis for a minimum of the specified years (or the equivalent on a part time basis), with appropriate experience engaged in each of the following :
 
1. Pre-contract construction estimating or cost planning or cost advice

2. Preparation of construction contract documents, bids or tenders

3. Post contract construction cost management, valuation, contract management or final  accounts
 
OR
 
Can demonstrate particular specialised relevant experience in any one of these areas above with prior experience in the other areas
 
OR
 
Possess relevant experience as may be considered appropriate by the Admissions Board
 
It is recommended that you provide;
 
• Name and details of previous employment

• A list of specific projects to demonstrate the appropriate experience

• A detailed description of your personal involvement

• Examples of the scope and range of your experience

• Specific quantity surveying tasks undertaken

• Any other relevant information
 
All information will be received in strictest confidence.