Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management BSc (Hons)
- Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
- UCAS Code(s): K4K2 (full-time) / K240 (sandwich)
- Start Date(s): September 2020
- Duration: Three years full-time, four years with sandwich route
- Study Mode(s): Full-time / Sandwich
- Campus: City Campus
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Introduction:
Quantity surveyors manage the commercial aspects of construction and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. Their aim is to minimise costs and enhance value for money, delivering projects to the required quality and on time.
Our accredited course is designed for those who want to be the centre of the management of construction procurement process. With sustainable construction methods and technology at the core of your learning, you'll develop a knowledge of finances, cost planning and estimating, law, contract administration, architectural science, building engineering and measurement and cost related to construction projects.
Why study this course?
- Professional accreditation | Our course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). These enable you to progress to Chartered Surveyor status with the RICS, or Chartered Membership with the CIOB once you've graduated.
- NTU is renowned | We're ranked in the UK's Top 10 for Building and Town and Country Planning (Guardian University Guide 2020) and have vast experience in developing successful construction management and quantity surveying graduates.
- Trips and projects | We endeavour to give you opportunities to take part in site visits and live projects with companies such as VolkerFitzpatrick as part of the course. We offer free travel and accommodation for all mandatory field trips on the course.
- Guest lectures | Our strong ties with industry mean you'll hear a range of industry experts, from companies such as Morgan Sindall and Acasta Consulting, providing an insight into live projects and the current climate of the industry.
- Placement year | Gain vital skills and experience in the workplace by undertaking a one-year placement on our sandwich route. Previously, students have spent their placements at companies such as AECOM, JN Bentley and Laing O'Rourke.
- Outstanding employability | 95% of our BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management sandwich students are in graduate level employment within six months of finishing their studies, earning an average salary of £28,200 (latest DLHE survey 2016/17).
We also offer this course with a part-time study route and as a Degree Apprenticeship.
What you’ll study
Careers and employability
Our course is designed to prepare you to succeed in the construction industry.
Where do Quantity Surveying graduates from NTU work?
NTU has a strong construction and quantity surveying alumni community, with many graduates working in senior positions in leading national and international companies. Recent graduate destinations have included:
- Arcadis
- Balfour Beatty
- Gleeds
- Turner & Townsend
- Faithful + Gould
- Eurovia
- AECOM
- Wates Construction
- Mace Group.
Graduate roles have included: quantity surveyor, assistant quantity surveyor, assistant contract manager, graduate quantity surveyor, and commercial management trainee.
Getting your full RICS membership
If you aspire to become a RICS Chartered Surveyor, you'll need to complete at least two years of relevant professional work experience – the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). If you undertake a sandwich placement, this will normally count as the first year of your professional work experience (only for RICS), however at least 12 months of study must take place on a graduate training scheme. Find out more about how to complete your APC and become RICS qualified.
This course is designed to prepare you for future employment in a number of the RICS APC pathways.
Employability team
Our expert Employability team will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice. You can benefit from this service at any time during your studies, and for up to three years after completing your course. Our Employability team runs a series of events throughout the year specifically for Construction students, including our Property, Design and Construction fair, bringing together our students with prospective employers.
Find out more about career options in the construction industry on the Chartered Institute of Building website.
Excellent placement opportunities
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management students have the opportunity to apply for a year-long work placement.This will give you real, hands-on experience within the industry, opening up exciting opportunities for future employment. Our sandwich route offers this year-long placement option, with a total course length of four years.
Where can I work?
Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management students typically gain placements at construction main contractors, civil engineering main contractors, house builders, construction consultancies, project management consultancies, and local authorities.
Recent destinations have included:
- Morgan Sindall
- Interserve Project Services Limited
- Mansell
- Gleeds
- Volker Fitzpatrick
- J N Bentley
- Laing O'Rourke.
The majority of students from this course work as assistant quantity surveyors during their placement.
Professional qualification
Successful completion of the 36 weeks leads to an extra qualification – the Diploma in Professional Practice, which will further enhance your CV.
Campus and facilities
How to apply
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