Why this course?

Description

Course Description: Essential Quantity Surveying Skills for United Kingdom (UK) for Global Civil Engineers & Construction Professionals

Overview

This comprehensive course is designed for civil engineers and construction professionals worldwide who seek to master the core quantity surveying (QS) competencies essential for successful project delivery in the United Kingdom. The curriculum covers the full spectrum of UK-specific QS practices, standards, and procedures, equipping participants with the knowledge and practical skills to excel in the UK construction industry and on globally integrated projects.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of a quantity surveyor within the UK construction context.

• Apply UK measurement standards (NRM, CESMM4) for accurate cost planning and tendering.

• Develop and manage cost plans, bills of quantities, and contract documentation to UK standards.

• Navigate UK contract law fundamentals, including JCT and NEC contract forms.

• Implement risk management, value engineering, and lifecycle costing techniques.

• Manage procurement, tendering, and bid evaluation processes in line with UK best practices.

• Oversee project financial controls, reporting, and audits.

• Address dispute avoidance and resolution using UK-specific methods (adjudication, mediation, expert witness).

• Ensure compliance with UK sustainability, ethics, and professional standards.

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Who Should Attend?

• International civil engineers and construction managers seeking UK QS expertise

• Quantity surveyors transitioning to UK-based or UK-funded projects

• Project managers, estimators, and cost engineers working with UK clients or contractors

• Professionals aiming for RICS or CIOB accreditation

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Key Topics Covered

Module	Key Skills & Topics
UK Construction Industry Overview	Sector structure, roles, regulatory framework
Measurement & Cost Planning	NRM1/NRM2, CESMM4, bespoke measurement, cost plans, BoQ
Procurement & Tendering	Tender documentation, bid analysis, negotiation, debriefing
Contract Law & Administration	JCT vs. NEC, delay/disruption, termination, payment mechanisms
Risk & Value Management	Risk registers, quantitative analysis, value engineering
Financial Controls & Reporting	Cash flow, cost variance, EVM, internal audits
Dispute Resolution	Adjudication, mediation, expert witness, enforcement
Sustainability & Compliance	BREEAM, circular economy, carbon accounting, anti-bribery
Ethics & Professionalism	RICS Code of Conduct, CPD, client confidentiality
Legacy & Handover Management	Defects liability, asset registers, O&M manuals, POE

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Teaching Methods

• Interactive lectures and case studies based on real UK projects

• Practical workshops on measurement, cost planning, and contract administration

• Group discussions and scenario-based exercises

• Templates, checklists, and sample documents for hands-on learning

• Assessment through quizzes, assignments, and a final project

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Course Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

• Confidently manage the commercial and contractual aspects of UK construction projects

• Prepare and interpret UK-standard cost and contract documentation

• Apply best practice risk, procurement, and dispute management techniques

• Demonstrate professionalism and ethical conduct in line with UK industry expectations

• Enhance their global career prospects and readiness for UK or international projects

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Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate recognizing their expertise in Essential Quantity Surveying Skills for the UK construction sector, supporting their professional development and employability in the global marketplace.

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Course Format

• Duration: Flexible (intensive 2-week, 4-week, or modular self-paced options)

• Delivery: Online interactive sessions, with optional in-person workshops

• Language: English

• Materials: Digital course pack, templates, and access to resource library

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This course is the ideal pathway for global construction professionals to gain the practical QS skills and UK industry insight needed to thrive in one of the world’s most dynamic construction markets.