Construction quantity surveyor

Demonstrate understanding of balance sheets, profit and loss accounts and business plans

Understand obligations for Health, Safety and Welfare issues on site, how to identify potential hazards and manage the risks

Understand the principles for the avoidance of conflict and dispute resolution between stakeholders in a project

Understand the environmental impact of construction activities and how to minimise negative impacts during all stages of the project

Understand and evaluate construction  legislation and various forms of contract used in a project

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the construction process and of the materials and technology that comprise best practice

Understand the main types of procurement and the related tendering and negotiating processes required to select specialist contractors

Understand the principles of measurement and costing of construction works and their relationship to the financial control of a project

Understand how costs are controlled and reported on and the legal constraints

Understand the nature of risk and its effect on the management of a project

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of the financial and legal management of construction projects during the construction phase

Describe the principles of the programming and scheduling aspects of projects during the construction phase that ensure completion on time

Be able to apply and evaluate the principles for the avoidance of conflict and dispute resolution such as adjudication and arbitration between project stakeholders

Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work

Analyse costs and benefits of sustainability initiatives on a project

Be able to advise on the legal aspects of a project and the most suitable form of contract to be used to ensure fairness and efficiency

Be able to advise on the most suitable construction solutions that maximise value for clients and enhance the cost effectiveness of the project within the budget constraints

Be able to advise on the appropriateness of various procurement routes and manage and report on the tendering and negotiation processes to select specialist contractors

Advise on appropriate methods of measurement of completed works and issue documentation required for payment to specialist contractors and income from client

Advise construction team and the client on strategies to control predicted expenditure in line with the budget

Carry out risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate risk

Monitor, report and advise construction team on project cashflows and profitability. Evaluate and advise on financial implications of decisions during the construction phase

Assess, interpret and report on progress and assist in the control of programmes during the construction phase

Understand and apply the Code of Conduct and conduct regulations, ethics and professional standards relevant to industrys recognised professional bodies

Demonstrate knowledge and ability to manage expectations and identify improvements

Be able to work with others towards common goals and understand different techniques for communication and negotiation

Identify own development needs and take appropriate action to meet those needs