Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management

About the course

The school offers an extensive range of surveying equipment and testing laboratories, as well as the university’s unique Design Studio facilities which include the latest CAD software and hardware.

The course is part of a suite of five construction industry courses offering you the opportunity to carry out interdisciplinary work with students on associated courses. This includes a group project, which simulates what happens during a construction project from inception to completion, in which you will carry out the role of the quantity surveyor or commercial manager within a team of other construction specialists. Your project will be assessed by a panel which includes representatives from industry and the professions.

As the school has close contacts with the industry you may have the opportunity to take part in site visits. Professionals from the construction industry, including former students, regularly give talks and lectures on the course.

You will be taught by our dedicated staff team who offer their extensive knowledge and experience. They have all worked in a professional capacity in the construction industry and are active in associated professional organisations.

What you will learn

You will learn the relevant applied skills of quantity surveying and commercial management. You will learn about the technology and economics of construction techniques and processes, the various methods of procuring and administering construction projects, and predicting and controlling project costs. The use of value engineering and management techniques are also explored.

You will build an understanding of management skills in the construction industry and will develop your presentation, IT and oral and written communication skills.

Special features

• Our teaching staff have all worked at a professional level in the construction industry and have close contacts with the industry and professional organisations. They will provide you with excellent support throughout your studies.

• There is a strong emphasis on hands-on training and experience in the school and you will have the opportunity to work with construction materials in our materials testing laboratories.

• You will also have access to the university’s unique Design Studio with its excellent facilities including CAD software and hardware.

Careers and professional development

Recent graduates have been employed by quantity surveying, project management and multidisciplinary practices, building and civil engineering contractors and local authorities.

Objectives

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills for a career in these sectors of the construction industry or enhance your opportunities for career development if you are already working in these areas.

By study on this course you will learn the practical and theoretical disciplines involved in quantity surveying and commercial management. You will develop the ability to apply financial and commercial management skills to construction projects from inception to completion and be able to resolve financial and legal problems, give advice on procurement methods and apply project management techniques.

On completion of your studies you will be able to provide pre-design cost advice, offer pre- and post-contract cost control advice, give procurement and contractual advice, and be commercially and professionally aware of key issues relating to quantity surveying and commercial management in the construction industry.

Mode of attendance: Full-time / with sandwhich year.