quantity surveyor
Noun: - A quantity surveyor is a professional in the construction industry responsible for managing costs, budgets, and financial aspects of building projects. They prepare detailed estimates of materials, labor, and other expenses, and ensure the project stays within budget.
- (The professional estimated the expenses for materials.)
- (The expert analyzed designs to determine costs.)
"Quantity surveyor's role": The specific duties of a quantity surveyor include cost planning, procurement advice, and contract administration.
- The quantity surveyor's role is crucial in preventing budget overruns. (Their job helps control financial risks.)
"Chartered quantity surveyor": A professionally accredited quantity surveyor who meets standards set by a recognized body, such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
- We hired a chartered quantity surveyor to oversee the project's finances. (An accredited expert was employed.)
Quantity surveying (n): The profession or practice of a quantity surveyor.
- She studied quantity surveying at university. (She learned the field of cost management in construction.)
Surveyor (n): A general term for a professional who measures land or buildings; a quantity surveyor is a specialized type.
- The surveyor measured the plot of land. (A general surveyor performs land measurements.)
Cost estimator: A professional who calculates project expenses.
- The cost estimator provided a price breakdown for the renovation. (A synonym for quantity surveyor in some contexts.)
Construction cost consultant: An expert advising on building project finances.
- The construction cost consultant reviewed the budget. (A similar role focused on financial advice.)
"Count every penny": To be extremely careful with money, as a quantity surveyor does.
- As a quantity surveyor, she counts every penny to avoid waste. (She manages costs meticulously.)
"Keep the books balanced": To ensure financial records are accurate and within limits.
- The quantity surveyor keeps the books balanced on large projects. (He maintains financial equilibrium.)