The variety of roles within quantity surveying

Posted on: 25 July, 2022

This article may refer to the University College of Estate Management (UCEM) which became University of the Built Environment in June 2025.

What is the role of a quantity surveyor? What different roles are there in the profession? And what’s the best thing about working in quantity surveying?

Fielding these questions, as well as discussing her programme and who it might benefit, is our BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying Programme Leader, Priti Lodhia.

Priti Lodhia

Priti Lodhia

Listen to our seven-minute podcast, with UCEM PR and Social Media Manager, Andrew Belt, asking the questions, below or via whichever podcast provider you use.

 

Alternatively, you can read a written version of the podcast.

For more on Priti’s programme, head to the BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying programme webpage.

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