Commercial Management

Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying is the discipline concerned with the financial and contractual management of construction projects, from initial cost planning and procurement through to final account. Quantity surveyors and commercial managers are central figures in the construction industry, ensuring that projects are delivered within budget, that contracts are correctly managed, and that the financial risks inherent in complex construction work are properly assessed and controlled. It is a profession that combines technical knowledge of construction processes with strong commercial, legal and negotiating skills.

At London South Bank University, this four-year full-time programme includes a foundation year, widening access to the discipline by providing additional academic preparation before the main degree curriculum begins. You will study construction technology, measurement and cost planning, contract law, procurement strategy, project management, sustainability in construction, and the commercial and financial skills that quantity surveyors and commercial managers need in practice. A sandwich year gives you extended experience in the industry before your final year, and work placement is also integrated throughout, building your professional skills and industry contacts progressively.

The construction sector is consistently one of the most active graduate recruiters, driven by sustained demand for housing, infrastructure renewal, commercial development, and the decarbonisation of the built environment. Graduates of Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying programmes work in contracting, consultancy, client organisations, and the public sector. Many go on to pursue chartership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or the Chartered Institute of Building, achieving the professional recognition that underpins long-term career progression.

The technical and commercial skills the degree develops are in strong and sustained demand.