Quantity Surveying

About this course

Quantity surveying is the commercial and contractual backbone of the construction industry, responsible for managing costs, contracts, and financial risk across the full lifecycle of construction and infrastructure projects. It is a profession that combines technical understanding of how buildings and structures are measured, specified, and costed with skills in contract law, procurement strategy, and commercial negotiation. Effective quantity surveyors are essential to ensuring that projects are delivered within budget and on legally sound commercial terms, making the discipline central to the successful operation of the built environment sector. At Edinburgh Napier University, this four-year full-time programme gives you a thorough grounding in measurement, cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and the financial management of construction projects. You will study the st

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 85% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
• 25 / 100Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals · 50% of graduatescards →
• 5 / 100Elementary occupations · 5% of graduatescards →

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