Following my own positive career path with SHL I recently employed two trainee
quantity surveyors.
Speaking on the fundamental role of NIQS in the construction industry, Mr Olusegun Ajanlekoko, said
quantity surveyors played an important role in the monitoring of projects.
? Nathan Mendoza, civil engineer; Jack Wynne, trainee buyer; Joe Moss, trainee site manager at Northop Hall Parc St Mary's; Kim Curtis, assistant
quantity surveyor; Jessica Phillips, trainee health and safety advisor; Mitch Andrews,
quantity surveyor; and Shane Crawford, trainee site manager at Springdale Meadows, Hawarden Picture: JAY CAIN
The Institute of
Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) is the latest professional body in the building and construction fraternity to criticise the affordable housing project in the governments Big Four agenda.When the Big Four agenda came up, we were really excited and positioned ourselves ready to take up roles in its realisation.
Ellie will study for two years - all the time accruing experience from her mentor - and will earn an Advanced Apprenticeship before she goes on to become a qualified
quantity surveyor.
To become a
quantity surveyor, you need a degree or professional qualification accredited by the RICS, which you can take at college or unviersity.
Quantity surveyors have traditionally been seen as minor players in the Middle East's construction landscape.
But have the demands placed on the
quantity surveyor changed over the years given the grandiose scale of some new projects, which perversely come with even tighter timeframes?
David Robson,
quantity surveyor, from Newcastle, said: "I will probably watch it because I'm a fan of entrepreneurs.
The Newport-based chartered
quantity surveyors business has recruited university undergraduate Elliot Ball as an assistant
quantity surveyor.
Veteran
quantity surveyor Ostrowski specializes in dispute resolution for both the professional and contracting sectors.
To be a
quantity surveyor you should have a good knowledge of construction methods and materials, budget handling skills and excellent IT and maths skills.