Construction quantity surveying technician

Knowledge

K1: Health and Safety: Understand the principles and responsibilities imposed by law and other regulations in a construction environment. Back to Duty

K2: Sustainability: Understand the sustainability issues in projects across economic, social and environmental aspects. Back to Duty

K3: Construction Technology: Understand different construction techniques and materials and the principles of design. Back to Duty

K4: Contracts: Understand different forms of contracts used in construction and why they are applied in different situations. Back to Duty

K5: Procurement: Understand the different types of procurement process and negotiation requirements Back to Duty

K6: Cost control: Understand the importance of controlling costs during a construction project and the effect of changes to the project. Back to Duty

K7: Financial reporting: Understand the various forms of reporting on project progress. Back to Duty

Skills

S1: Health and Safety: Apply health and safety issues to all activities. Back to Duty

S2: Sustainability: Demonstrate application of the principles of sustainability. Back to Duty

S3: Construction Technology: Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects Back to Duty

S4: Contracts: Be able to apply different types of contracts to different situations. Back to Duty

S5: Procurement: Assist in the selection of and negotiation with specialist contractors for a construction project. Back to Duty

S6: Cost control: Assist in the measurement and costing of construction works during a project. Back to Duty

S7: Financial reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports, cash flow and cost forecasts for a construction project. Back to Duty

S8: Administration: Assist in the collection, collation and storage of relevant data and its analysis. Back to Duty

Behaviours

B1: Commitment to Code of Ethics: Understand and apply the Code of Conduct and conduct regulations, ethics and professional standards relevant to industry’s recognised professional bodies. Back to Duty

B2: Continuing Professional Development: Identify own development needs and take action to meet those needs. Use own knowledge and expertise to help others when requested. Back to Duty

B3: Commitment to Equality and Diversity: Understand the importance of equality and diversity and demonstrate these attributes so as to meet the requirements of fairness at work. Back to Duty

B4: Communicate Effectively: Be able to contribute effectively to meetings and present information in a variety of ways including oral and written. Back to Duty

B5: Conflict avoidance: Be able to assist in planning to avoid conflict and resolving issues that do arise. Back to Duty

B6: Work in Teams: Be able to work with others in a collaborative and non-confrontational way. Back to Duty

B7: Demonstrate Innovation: Be able to identify areas for improvement and suggest innovative solutions. Back to Duty