Quantity Surveying

Quantity surveying is the profession responsible for managing the financial aspects of construction projects, from initial cost planning and tendering through to final account settlement and dispute resolution. Quantity surveyors ensure that construction projects deliver value for money, meet budget constraints, and reach completion on time, working across every stage of a project's lifecycle. The role sits at the intersection of finance, contract law, and construction technology, requiring both commercial acumen and a detailed understanding of how buildings and infrastructure are procured and built.

At the University of Salford, this three-year, full-time programme includes a sandwich placement year and work placement, giving you substantial professional experience in a real quantity surveying or cost management environment before you graduate. The programme is well connected to industry and develops the practical, analytical, and contractual skills that employers in the construction and property sectors seek. You will study cost engineering, procurement, contract administration, project management, and the commercial management of construction, developing the numerical and negotiating skills that underpin effective practice in the field.

Salford's location within Greater Manchester places you close to one of the UK's most active construction markets and a strong professional network in the built environment sector.

A typical entry tariff of 120 points reflects a competitive but accessible admissions threshold. Graduates from quantity surveying programmes go on to careers in construction contractors, consultancies, property developers, public sector bodies, and engineering firms both in the UK and internationally. Professional chartership through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is the standard career milestone, and the programme provides the academic foundation for that pathway.

Postgraduate study or further professional development in project management, commercial management, or construction law is a common route for those who wish to specialise further.