Quantity Surveyor
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- Professionals
Classification
- Major group
- 2Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 24Design, Engineering and Science Professionals
- Minor group
- 241Architects, Planners and Surveyors
Description
Determines, analyses and manages the costs associated with construction projects, including the feasibility, design, construction and operation stages.
Specialisations
- Cost Engineer
- Cost Manager
- Cost Planner
- Estimating Manager
Unit group
2419 · Other Architects, Planners and SurveyorsDescription
This unit group covers Architects, Planners and Surveyors not elsewhere classified. It includes Building Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 1
Australia
1
Tasks
Tasks include
- Prepares cost estimates for construction projects based on varying levels of design
- Prepares detailed cost plans for budgetary control, including bills of quantities, and manages progress payments
- Monitors the project through the construction phases and adjusts cost based on variations
- Prepares tender documents and evaluates contractor bids
- Prepares tax depreciation reports
- Prepares replacement cost assessments for insurance purposes
- Engages with key stakeholders, including asset owners, financiers, Architects, builders, engineers and developers
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/2/24/241/2419
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.