Quantity Surveying

Develop Your Career in Quantity Surveying

A career as a Quantity Surveyor can be rewarding and offer very diverse job duties and locations in which to work around the world.

Quantity Surveyors can be employed by companies in the construction and property industries to save them money or to maximise the money they seek to receive.  They can also work closely on contractual and legal matters in close association with claims consultants and lawyers or closely with architects to cost project or draft scheme designs.

Quantity Surveyor jobs can be found within a range of sectors including building, civil engineering, M&E and property related construction to name but a few.

Quantity Surveying professionals are in great demand with jobs available to work on projects in London, across the South East of England, across the UK and in Middle East locations such as Dubai as well as in Hong Kong and a number of parts of Asia.

The Career Progression of a Quantity Surveyor

This link provides a brief overview of the progression path a quantity surveying career can take, and an outline of the different industry sectors within which quantity surveyors can work.

If the above information has given you a few ideas to consider, why not search our database of live quantity surveying vacancies to find a suitable position? 

 

Read Quantity Surveying articles

Quantum Delay Claims & Dispute Jobs

We are a market leader in construction disputes recruitment. If you are an experienced QS, Planner or Engineer this might be for you.

Learn Why

Search Jobs

Get Jobs in Your Inbox

Save time searching and get notified when a job in the right role, sector, location, salary range comes up.

Register for Job Alerts

Newsletter

Get construction industry news relating to the UK, Canada, Asia, the Middle East and other worldwide locations.

Subscribe

Maxim Insights

2026 Annual Salary Guide for UK Construction Claims and Disputes Jobs

Our salary survey has become a valuable resource for both employers and candidates, offering insight into salary trends within this specialist field. It is an essential reference for professionals looking to transition into a career in claims and disputes.…

Read more »

The Hidden Market | Why Top Construction Roles Are Often Filled Before They Reach Job Boards

The best opportunities never appear on job boards. From Senior Quantity Surveyors to Project Directors on flagship infrastructure developments, top construction roles are often filled quietly, through networks, referrals and specialist recruiters.…

Read more »

Data-Driven Hiring | Using Market Insights to Set Competitive Salaries

For organisations hiring quantity surveyors, project managers, planners, commercial managers and construction consultants, understanding current salary trends is essential. Using reliable market insights helps employers set competitive offers and reduce hiring delays. …

Read more »

The Business Case for Long-Term Recruitment Partnerships

Lets be honest; in many construction businesses, recruitment is reactive. A project wins approval, a team member resigns, or a workload spike suddenly creates an urgent need for additional capability. …

Read more »

Salary Or Value | Why Flexibility and Culture are Redefining A Dream Job

For decades, salary was often the defining factor when construction professionals evaluated a job opportunity. While remuneration still matters, it feels like the idea of the “dream job” in 2026 has evolved significantly.…

Read more »

Industry News

Low carbon concrete first for Murphy

Murphy has poured low carbon concrete using limestone filler and supplementary cementitious materials (SCM)—for the first time in permanent works—at Shipley Depot, part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 15 April, 07:42

Read more »

Robertson to build Northumberland cinema

Robertson Construction North East will build a five-screen cinema and leisure complex in Ashington, Northumberland, part of a £36m town centre transformation.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 15 April, 07:09

Read more »

Cold bitumen for National Highways

Roadways has delivered cold bitumen emulsion-based asphalt as a low carbon replacement for traditional materials on a National Highways project. The material was supplied as like-for-like replacement, avoiding departures from specification.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 15 April, 07:00

Read more »

Volvo launches new electric trucks

Volvo has launched new electric trucks for deliveries and for on-road works. On the delivery side, FH Aero Electric trucks can now travel 700km between charges. The next generation FH, FM and FMX Electrics feature a new drive train for more torque.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 15 April, 07:00

Read more »

Willmott Dixon to rebuild Wallasey school

Willmott Dixon has won a £61m DfE contract to build a new secondary school in Wallasey, designed by Ellis Williams Architects.

Source: The Construction Index Last updated: 15 April, 07:00

Read more »