I’m a successful project/construction manager seriously contemplating a career switch to a quantity surveyor. I subscribed yesterday after binge watching most of your videos , interesting to see this one today! I see many comments mentioning the stress of a CM job and this resonates with me , although seeing the finished product after all the teams hard work has always made it worth it. I have just always been keen to get involved in the commercial elements of projects and have been quietly developing my quantity surveying knowledge
Hi H B. Thank you for taking the time to watch our videos and for subscribing to our channel. Both careers can be extremely stressful but also extremely rewarding. Its never too late to change careers and if this is something you do decide to do, we hope our content will help. Best of luck!
Great Video. I have experience in both and now work full time as a quantity surveyor. Prefer QS as its easier to make your way up the ladder potentially to Commercial manager/director. Flexible as you can work in office/home/site, but have to be good with numbers and excel.
Thank you Cameron! Are you currently a QS? We (and I presume a lot of the audience) would be interested in getting your pros and cons of both as you have extensive experience in both fields.
@@hewhohasnoname4842 very secure, plenty of work, will never struggle for a job, great money after a few years doesn’t take long, variety of sectors to go into Nuclear, Rail, building etc. Work abroad. Not the most exciting job but pays the bills and can work from home as well. Hope that helps
Site managers are paid more, but have lots of responsibility, but your their for the life of the project, if your contracting you can earn serious amounts of money but it's not all about money its about if u can come to work happy. QS is more office job, whereas the site manager will go to the site and inspect health and safety, guild the workers on how they should build what their still is such as bricklayers ect. QS is their making sure that while the life of the project materials ect are at cost and much more.
This video has been so beneficial Thank You! Could you make a video on the journey to becoming a construction manager with or without a degree and how long it would take to become a construction manager?
Hi Taaseen, We are very happy that this video has been so beneficial. I think what might be helpful is bringing an experienced construction manager onto our channel as a guest. We can then have a conversation with them, their journey and their take on this. Make sure you're subscribed in order to be one of the first to find out. We will drop you a message here as well so you know its coming.
Subscriber Gained! Starting my HNC in construction in September, hoping this will be a springboard into a QS trainee role or degree. Im an electrician and not enjoying it, I love the construction industry but not being on the tools. Hoping I enjoy the QS / management side more!
Hi David, Thank you very much for taking the time to subscribe to us. We post new videos every Wednesday so we hope we will be useful for your HNC. If you'd like us to cover any topics, please do comment on a video or contact us directly and we'll add it to our list. Best of luck with your studies!
@@Metroun I'd love a 'fairly' detailed video on the kind of modules expected and how hard there are in terms of math etc, I've studied electrical engineering to an extent so I assume ill be fine, would just be nice to have a proper breakdown of modules etc. thanks!
@@Metroun I have been a monitoring surveyor for almost 2 years, but starting a contractor QS (QS was always the plan) role in June. Hence why I'm going through your informative videos for a kick-start! Keep it up!
Hi, I'm planning on attending MSOE and pursuing the Construction Management B.S degree. Then, I hope to pursue a career in Project Management. I was wondering what Construction Superintendent, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Construction Managers do on a daily basis. Thanks for uploading all of these informative videos.
Hopefully this video is of use. The day to day workload of a PM is lined out in this video. As a QS channel, we focus highly on Quantity Surveying so will unlikely go into too much detail on other professions. We do apologise for this.
Could you please do a video on if you think technology is going to wipe out the QS role? Also, I would like to know how employable someone is from a non-cognate undergraduate degree and then pursuing an Msc conversion course in Quantity Surveying? Are there only a few companies that hire non-cognates? Thank You
Hi Nikhil, That's actually a video we're planning on doing very soon. There's so many different elements we can go with; BIM, AI, Blockchain so we might need to break them down a little. If you have a masters in Qs'ing, you will be very employable. There is a lack of QS' s at the moment so please dont be put off. There are a lot of jobs out there if you're a QS Best of luck!
Hello, As with most careers, its possible to switch yes. In all honesty, as we are QS professionals, we cannot advise how you can switch to becoming a Construction Manager. If it was the case that you were a Construction Manager that wanted to be a QS, we could give you some advice. We would suggest you seek professional advice. Thank you for your comment though Baron.
Hi Avinash, I guess that would depend on the employer. Most companies would be looking for commercial experience to take on a QS position and would probably expect you undertake a QS masters. Best of luck!
I am going to complete my bachelors in construction in the coming December. Wherever I am applying for the role of quantity surveyor, every company requires at-least a year’s experience. So curious, where should I start from? TA for your response.
If you're a degree holder on the hunt for a job, you'll likely be focusing on graduate roles. But, it's a smart move to broaden your search to include trainee and assistant positions too. In many companies, these roles are also suited for graduates.
Your script sounds a lot like the Routledge books on Project management and Quantity Surveying...I had no idea you could just read from a book as a RUclips channel.
Hi, We can guarantee that all the words bar the definition are from us. I guess we should take it as a compliment that you think our scripts are at the level of an educational book that you have to pay for. Thank you! Are you studying Quantity Surveying or Project Management?
Thank you for the valuable information... My father has a small construction company, now I want to study about construction and grow up our company. There are bachelor of construction management and construction project management degrees in universities. When I choose a degree which one is better for that is it, bachelor of construction management or construction project management?
Hi Dimuthu, It really depends what you want to do within your father's firm. Are you looking at helping him with the management of the company or will you be looking for a specific role as say, a project manager within the company?
@@Metroun Thank you for replying me. He wants to hand over the company to me and retire from his position in near future. But the thing is I am not ready to take that, because I want to study about construction as much as I can before joining the company. I decided to go to UK and follow a bachelor but I have no clear idea about which course should I choose, what should be the structure of the course and from where should I start and end studying.
Both are reasonable choices. Project managers manage the whole project from start to finish (including pre and post construction) while construction Managers manage a specific aspect during the construction. If you want an overarching view, project management is the way. Please do your own research however. As you will be managing a business, maybe have a chat with your dad and discuss together. Hope this helps
Hi Muhammad, At present, we are focusing purely on Quantity Surveying but if we look at the broader construction industry, construction management will definitely be part of it...
Hi there, thank you so much. This video is very helpful. I have a question and I really need your help. I moved in the UK about one year ago. I have a master degree in civil engineering and I have 15 years experience in quantity surveying in my country. In my country, some of civil engineers join in quantity surveying job and in my country there is not any seperated major in universities as quantity surveyor. Considering I did not studying this major, can I work as a quantity surveyor?
Hello, Unfortunately this is not the type of advice we can give. We'd suggest you take a look at resources online and decide based on your best judgement. We're sorry we can't help with this matter.
Hello Hari, This video will be useful in helping you secure a job within the UK ruclips.net/video/8sqA3m4KQKg/видео.html Best of luck from all at Metroun
Hi Ntsika, These figures are based on an annual salary. Would be lovely if it was monthly though!! Are you looking at becoming a QS or a Construction Manager?
Thank you for the reply. I am a Construction studies student. At my University you choose when you're doing your honours degree which route to follow. But I think I am leaning towards the CM side but really going to try and get both titles.
With all due respect to CMs, an experienced QS can take on the role of a CM but a CM can't do vice versa. The reason is because QSs branch into 2 streams, the Contractor QS (CQS) and the Private Practice QS (PQS). QSs that have experience in both streams have a more in depth knowledge of the industry.
In the UK, to study construction management straight from high school, it's suggested that you have a combination of science and technical A levels and at least 5 GCSE's at a grade of A to C (which include maths, science and English) There's no set criteria or subjects however so we'd suggest you look at the criteria that is specific to the university you have in mind.
Which is the best university to do Msc QS in UK? Are Kingston University and Uni of Salford reputed in terms of job prospects? Is it necessary to be a civil engg to do msc in QS. I am 36 and a mechancal engg in Offshore pipeline industry experience.
Hi Sundeep, What we'd suggest is to identify universities with links to RICS as it would be easier to gain chartership this way. In regards to whether its necessary to be in civil engineering to do an msc; the answer is no. You do not need to be in civil engineering to do an msc. What you will need is a previous recognisable degree. It might be useful to contact some universities and ask what the requirements would be to study an msc in their institution. I hope this helps.
@@Metroun True that, I did both CM and QS, the biggest joy is at the project handover, I enjoyed being a QS more though, Do you know there's a great demand for CMs in Germany? because of the stress no one wants to do it :-)
Hi Ross, thanks for your comment. Just so you know, these salaries are now over 2 and a half years out of date. Please view our QS salaries 2023 video for more up to date figures.
Hi Hani, We'd say there are 3 different routes 1. Obtain a degree and apply as a graduate 2. Enter an apprenticeship programme as a Quantity Surveyor for a large company 3. Whilst working for a construction company, be given the opportunity to become a Quantity surveyor. You would then do a part time degree whilst working as a QS (the company would usually sponsor you through your studies) Hope this helps! Thank you for the question
Suggested to me the world best university who is studying construction management and Quantity Surveying. I am from Bangladesh now doing a job which is JICA Funded. This is a International project which is maintain FIDIC. I want to become a good QS as well as Contract specialist. at the same time Construction management skill I need. Please suggest me how can build my career as a International boddy.
If you're working on a FIDIC contract, we have a series dedicated to FIDIC that may be useful. Like all careers, the two main components to success are knowledge and experience. We are here to help you with the knowledge part of that equation :)
Quantity surveyors are still on demand yes. We actually have a really fascinating video named "is it too late to be a Quantity Surveyor" that should help.
You don't "HAVE" to be knowledgeable in mathematics but it is very useful for the job. Competent IT skills are vital however. The computer can do a lot of the maths for you.
I’m a successful project/construction manager seriously contemplating a career switch to a quantity surveyor. I subscribed yesterday after binge watching most of your videos , interesting to see this one today!
I see many comments mentioning the stress of a CM job and this resonates with me , although seeing the finished product after all the teams hard work has always made it worth it.
I have just always been keen to get involved in the commercial elements of projects and have been quietly developing my quantity surveying knowledge
Hi H B. Thank you for taking the time to watch our videos and for subscribing to our channel.
Both careers can be extremely stressful but also extremely rewarding. Its never too late to change careers and if this is something you do decide to do, we hope our content will help.
Best of luck!
why quietly?
Why not become a professional boxer instead lol
@@spacecookie1091 not any good lol
Mostly this CM/QS is done by men. Are there many women in this role?
Great Video. I have experience in both and now work full time as a quantity surveyor. Prefer QS as its easier to make your way up the ladder potentially to Commercial manager/director. Flexible as you can work in office/home/site, but have to be good with numbers and excel.
Thank you Cameron! Are you currently a QS?
We (and I presume a lot of the audience) would be interested in getting your pros and cons of both as you have extensive experience in both fields.
@@Metroun Yes i work as a quantity surveyor and would be happy to share pros of cons on both job roles to help anyone
Could u pls provide me ur maild id i have certain doubts for QS
@@TheFitnessFanatic_ I'd love to hear more about the job as I'm considering studying qs next year. Any advice?
@@hewhohasnoname4842 very secure, plenty of work, will never struggle for a job, great money after a few years doesn’t take long, variety of sectors to go into Nuclear, Rail, building etc. Work abroad. Not the most exciting job but pays the bills and can work from home as well. Hope that helps
Site managers are paid more, but have lots of responsibility, but your their for the life of the project, if your contracting you can earn serious amounts of money but it's not all about money its about if u can come to work happy. QS is more office job, whereas the site manager will go to the site and inspect health and safety, guild the workers on how they should build what their still is such as bricklayers ect. QS is their making sure that while the life of the project materials ect are at cost and much more.
Thank you for the explanation! Are you a QS or a Construction Manager?
This video has been so beneficial Thank You! Could you make a video on the journey to becoming a construction manager with or without a degree and how long it would take to become a construction manager?
Hi Taaseen, We are very happy that this video has been so beneficial. I think what might be helpful is bringing an experienced construction manager onto our channel as a guest. We can then have a conversation with them, their journey and their take on this.
Make sure you're subscribed in order to be one of the first to find out. We will drop you a message here as well so you know its coming.
@@Metroun Thank You for being so helpful, I’ve subscribed and also looking forward to the video.
Useful content, keep doing best with QS contents.
Thank you! We're very please you find our content useful.
Need more people so spread this video more
Subscriber Gained! Starting my HNC in construction in September, hoping this will be a springboard into a QS trainee role or degree. Im an electrician and not enjoying it, I love the construction industry but not being on the tools. Hoping I enjoy the QS / management side more!
Hi David,
Thank you very much for taking the time to subscribe to us. We post new videos every Wednesday so we hope we will be useful for your HNC. If you'd like us to cover any topics, please do comment on a video or contact us directly and we'll add it to our list.
Best of luck with your studies!
@@Metroun I'd love a 'fairly' detailed video on the kind of modules expected and how hard there are in terms of math etc, I've studied electrical engineering to an extent so I assume ill be fine, would just be nice to have a proper breakdown of modules etc. thanks!
@@CommonInvesting Thanks David, this is a great idea!
We'll add it to our list of videos.
Brilliant videos. Can you go into detail about a Bank monitoring role and the overlapping skills between a QS and monitoring surveyor please?
This is something we will look into. Are you a bank monitoring surveyor or are you deciding which route you'd like to go down?
@@Metroun I have been a monitoring surveyor for almost 2 years, but starting a contractor QS (QS was always the plan) role in June. Hence why I'm going through your informative videos for a kick-start! Keep it up!
Great video, can you do Cost Engineer vs Quantity Surveyor soon?
Hi Amhara,
We will add it on our list of videos. Is there anything in particular that you'd like us to discuss in detail?
What’s the difference between Construction manager vs building surveyor please
Hi James,
We've made a video here which explains it.
ruclips.net/video/S52vWPdkWwQ/видео.html
Hi, I'm planning on attending MSOE and pursuing the Construction Management B.S degree. Then, I hope to pursue a career in Project Management. I was wondering what Construction Superintendent, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Construction Managers do on a daily basis. Thanks for uploading all of these informative videos.
Hopefully this video is of use. The day to day workload of a PM is lined out in this video. As a QS channel, we focus highly on Quantity Surveying so will unlikely go into too much detail on other professions. We do apologise for this.
Could you please do a video on if you think technology is going to wipe out the QS role?
Also, I would like to know how employable someone is from a non-cognate undergraduate degree and then pursuing an Msc conversion course in Quantity Surveying? Are there only a few companies that hire non-cognates?
Thank You
Hi Nikhil,
That's actually a video we're planning on doing very soon. There's so many different elements we can go with; BIM, AI, Blockchain so we might need to break them down a little.
If you have a masters in Qs'ing, you will be very employable. There is a lack of QS' s at the moment so please dont be put off. There are a lot of jobs out there if you're a QS
Best of luck!
@@Metroun thank you, looking forward to your upcoming videos 👍🏽
can you become a construction manager from a quantity surveyor
Hello,
As with most careers, its possible to switch yes. In all honesty, as we are QS professionals, we cannot advise how you can switch to becoming a Construction Manager. If it was the case that you were a Construction Manager that wanted to be a QS, we could give you some advice.
We would suggest you seek professional advice.
Thank you for your comment though Baron.
Very informative. Thank you very much
Thanks for watching!
Hi - would like to know how to calculate the contingency, could you do any video on this
Hi Amar,
This is a video that we will add onto our list. Make sure you're subscribed to be one of the first to see it.
Thanks again for watching!
Hi Metroun, i was wondering if it was possible to make a Video between Civil Engineering and Quantity surveyor, that would be really helpful for me
No problem 😏
Civil Engineer vs Quantity Surveyor | Which Construction Profession Should You Pursue?
ruclips.net/video/OZZxoxBpkuQ/видео.html
How can surveyor can switch to quantity surveyor
What kind of surveyor are you?
Can students completed MSc in CPM can are eligible for qs jobs??
Hi Avinash,
I guess that would depend on the employer. Most companies would be looking for commercial experience to take on a QS position and would probably expect you undertake a QS masters.
Best of luck!
Will you do a video on future job prospects for a Quantity Surveyor
That's a video we can add to our list. Thank you for the recommendation.
I am going to complete my bachelors in construction in the coming December. Wherever I am applying for the role of quantity surveyor, every company requires at-least a year’s experience. So curious, where should I start from? TA for your response.
If you're a degree holder on the hunt for a job, you'll likely be focusing on graduate roles. But, it's a smart move to broaden your search to include trainee and assistant positions too. In many companies, these roles are also suited for graduates.
Your script sounds a lot like the Routledge books on Project management and Quantity Surveying...I had no idea you could just read from a book as a RUclips channel.
Hi,
We can guarantee that all the words bar the definition are from us.
I guess we should take it as a compliment that you think our scripts are at the level of an educational book that you have to pay for. Thank you!
Are you studying Quantity Surveying or Project Management?
As a final year building surveyor i have both groups in my cohort classes
Sounds great Sandeep!
Thank you for the valuable information... My father has a small construction company, now I want to study about construction and grow up our company. There are bachelor of construction management and construction project management degrees in universities. When I choose a degree which one is better for that is it, bachelor of construction management or construction project management?
Hi Dimuthu,
It really depends what you want to do within your father's firm. Are you looking at helping him with the management of the company or will you be looking for a specific role as say, a project manager within the company?
@@Metroun Thank you for replying me. He wants to hand over the company to me and retire from his position in near future. But the thing is I am not ready to take that, because I want to study about construction as much as I can before joining the company. I decided to go to UK and follow a bachelor but I have no clear idea about which course should I choose, what should be the structure of the course and from where should I start and end studying.
Both are reasonable choices. Project managers manage the whole project from start to finish (including pre and post construction) while construction Managers manage a specific aspect during the construction. If you want an overarching view, project management is the way.
Please do your own research however. As you will be managing a business, maybe have a chat with your dad and discuss together.
Hope this helps
@@Metroun Thank you so much for all the valuable information...
Make Video on Construction Management
Hi Muhammad,
At present, we are focusing purely on Quantity Surveying but if we look at the broader construction industry, construction management will definitely be part of it...
Can a mechanical engineer from BTech graduation can do advance construction management in Post graduation and can placed in an construction company
Its possible yes. We do focus on Quantity Surveying specifically however.
Hi there, thank you so much. This video is very helpful. I have a question and I really need your help. I moved in the UK about one year ago. I have a master degree in civil engineering and I have 15 years experience in quantity surveying in my country. In my country, some of civil engineers join in quantity surveying job and in my country there is not any seperated major in universities as quantity surveyor. Considering I did not studying this major, can I work as a quantity surveyor?
You can yes but you will most likely need to undertake a masters degree. Hope this helps.
Thank you so much.@@Metroun
Does a construction manager spend a lot of time on monitor? And also is it stressful or fun? Plz answer if you can:)
Hello Amin,
When you say "monitor", do you mean spending time on the computer?
Apologies for the stupid question.
Yes! I do mean computer:)
sir,now i am doing my btech in civil engineering ...after this what course or stream should i go for to be a quantity surveyor
Hello,
Unfortunately this is not the type of advice we can give. We'd suggest you take a look at resources online and decide based on your best judgement.
We're sorry we can't help with this matter.
Can u do the same about building surveyor please 🙏
We will definitely add it to our list of videos to create!
Thanks Ammar.
Is the salary per month or year?
Hi Kevin,
These figures are based on an annual salary. Would be lovely if it was monthly though!
Hii bro can you tell me.. I'm having a little battle in my head to choose between qs and qc
Hello! Unfortunately, we cannot advise on which option to take but just know that both are great careers!
@@Metroun ok appreciated😊 but just your opinion if it's you what would you choose.. Thank you
We're Quantity Surveyors so we're very biased 😂
I am an Electrical engineer can i be a Quantity surveyor?
With the correct qualifications and experience, yes. I hope that helps.
Sir Expxplain Engineers vs Engineer Technologist
Hello Mohsin,
You'll be glad to know, an upcoming video will be Quantity Surveyors Vs Civil Engineers. This may be of use
How to get jobs in Uk??? iam a quantity surveyor currently working in GCC
Hello Hari,
This video will be useful in helping you secure a job within the UK
ruclips.net/video/8sqA3m4KQKg/видео.html
Best of luck from all at Metroun
@@Metroun thanks ❤️
Thanks for the valuable information. Are the figures of salary for a year or monthly average?
Hi Ntsika,
These figures are based on an annual salary. Would be lovely if it was monthly though!!
Are you looking at becoming a QS or a Construction Manager?
Thank you for the reply.
I am a Construction studies student. At my University you choose when you're doing your honours degree which route to follow. But I think I am leaning towards the CM side but really going to try and get both titles.
With all due respect to CMs, an experienced QS can take on the role of a CM but a CM can't do vice versa.
The reason is because QSs branch into 2 streams, the Contractor QS (CQS) and the Private Practice QS (PQS). QSs that have experience in both streams have a more in depth knowledge of the industry.
As a QS channel, we are a little bias towards that comment :D
Completely disagree. A QS would fall flat on their faces in regards QA's and the technical points. Certainly within M&E
What high school subjects sre required in order to study construction management in the UK?
In the UK, to study construction management straight from high school, it's suggested that you have a combination of science and technical A levels and at least 5 GCSE's at a grade of A to C (which include maths, science and English)
There's no set criteria or subjects however so we'd suggest you look at the criteria that is specific to the university you have in mind.
can you do a video civil engineer and construction manager?
Hi Genglike. We add videos on a weekly basis and will definitely add this to our list. Thanks for your comment
Which is the best university to do Msc QS in UK? Are Kingston University and Uni of Salford reputed in terms of job prospects? Is it necessary to be a civil engg to do msc in QS. I am 36 and a mechancal engg in Offshore pipeline industry experience.
Hi Sundeep,
What we'd suggest is to identify universities with links to RICS as it would be easier to gain chartership this way. In regards to whether its necessary to be in civil engineering to do an msc; the answer is no. You do not need to be in civil engineering to do an msc. What you will need is a previous recognisable degree.
It might be useful to contact some universities and ask what the requirements would be to study an msc in their institution.
I hope this helps.
Good info
Thank you Sanket. Are you a QS or Construction Manager?
I work as aquantity surveyer civil engineer in misr qs company iwiil be so grateful if any one has work to do for we are afreelancing company
Thanks
Hi Abdullah,
Why don't you join our telegram page. There's a lot of like-minded individuals who may be able to help?
@@Metroun can you send the telegram link pleas
Can i translate this video into Vietnamese and upload it to facebook? I wanna share it with my friend... Pls
Hi Reveur,
That would be great. We'd love to see it also. Could you send us a message on our website when you've completed it?
@@Metroun Yah, I will. Thank you verry much
Taking off
Thanks for the recommendation. Its a topic we've been compiling for a fair while now. Make sure you're subscribed to see this content.
Hello, a Construction Manager is usually under stress and works in rain, snow, heat waves, etc...
I recommend being a QS
Hi!
We'd say both can be stressful jobs but both can be very rewarding.
Are you a qs or a construction manager?
@@Metroun True that, I did both CM and QS, the biggest joy is at the project handover, I enjoyed being a QS more though,
Do you know there's a great demand for CMs in Germany? because of the stress no one wants to do it :-)
Jesus 40k taxed to the hilt. I am off
Hi Ross, thanks for your comment. Just so you know, these salaries are now over 2 and a half years out of date. Please view our QS salaries 2023 video for more up to date figures.
How to be a quantity surveying for the adults on london uk
Hi Hani,
We'd say there are 3 different routes
1. Obtain a degree and apply as a graduate
2. Enter an apprenticeship programme as a Quantity Surveyor for a large company
3. Whilst working for a construction company, be given the opportunity to become a Quantity surveyor. You would then do a part time degree whilst working as a QS (the company would usually sponsor you through your studies)
Hope this helps!
Thank you for the question
Do building Surveyors vs Quantity Surveying, earning potential, starting ur own business, what they do
This is definitely something we will do in the future. Are you looking at exploring both options?
Suggested to me the world best university who is studying construction management and Quantity Surveying. I am from Bangladesh now doing a job which is JICA Funded. This is a International project which is maintain FIDIC. I want to become a good QS as well as Contract specialist. at the same time Construction management skill I need. Please suggest me how can build my career as a International boddy.
If you're working on a FIDIC contract, we have a series dedicated to FIDIC that may be useful. Like all careers, the two main components to success are knowledge and experience.
We are here to help you with the knowledge part of that equation :)
Construction manager.....
I take it that you're a construction manager. Is that assumption correct?
Is it QS is still demanding now?
Quantity surveyors are still on demand yes. We actually have a really fascinating video named "is it too late to be a Quantity Surveyor" that should help.
Do you have to be knowledgeable in mathematics 🤦🏾♂️
You don't "HAVE" to be knowledgeable in mathematics but it is very useful for the job. Competent IT skills are vital however. The computer can do a lot of the maths for you.