Quantity Surveying

Quantity surveying is the built environment profession responsible for managing the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects. Quantity surveyors are involved at every stage of a project, from the initial cost planning and procurement advice that shapes how a building is tendered, through contract administration during construction, to final account settlement when the project is complete. They ensure that projects are financially viable, that costs are controlled, that contractors are paid fairly and that disputes are resolved appropriately.

In an industry where construction projects frequently run over budget or encounter contractual disputes, the quantity surveyor's role in managing risk and maintaining commercial discipline is essential.

At Wrexham University, this three-year full-time programme includes a foundation year that builds the academic and technical foundation you need before the main degree begins, making it accessible to students from a range of backgrounds, including those already working in the construction sector who are looking to formalise and extend their professional knowledge. The programme prepares you for a career in quantity surveying practice, covering cost planning, measurement, procurement, contract law, project management and the financial management of construction projects across different types of contract and procurement route.

Graduates pursue careers as quantity surveyors in private practice, working for specialist surveying firms across a wide range of project types, and in client-side roles within construction companies, developers, local authorities, housing associations and government. The profession is regulated through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and most graduates progress towards RICS chartered membership as they develop their professional experience. Quantity surveying is a profession with consistent demand, clear career progression and strong earning potential, reflecting the critical role it plays in the delivery of the built environment.

Postgraduate study in construction cost management or project management offers further pathways for those wishing to specialise.