A quantity surveyor is a construction project consultant who is trained in all aspects of construction costs as well as financial and contractual administration. They will advise architects and engineers on the cost implications of their design, ensuring the clients’ interests are always safeguarded.

Quantity Surveyors’ expertise includes estimating project costs, preparing tender documents, assessing work payments and variation of works, administering the contract and settlement of final account. These skills place quantity surveyors in a strong position to take a leading managerial role throughout the development of a project.

Quantity Surveyors may work in a variety of sectors viz., private consultancies, government agencies, educational institutions, construction companies, property developers, banks and financial institutions and other commercial organizations.The following universities offer the Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, duly recognized by the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia – Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM) and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR).