A day in the life
- 08:30Measure quantities from building plans.
- 11:00Price materials and labour.
- 14:00Negotiate with contractors.
- 16:00Update the project budget.
Is it for you?
- Best for Organisers
Numbers and planning, on real construction projects.
- With a Leader side
You'll be the one persuading people and making the calls.
- Worth knowing
Less known than engineering, but always needed.
Your path to becoming a Quantity Surveyor
Based on the KCSE (8-4-4) route.
- 1 Now · Form 2–4
Focus on these subjects
MathsPhysicsBusiness StudiesGeography - 2 KCSE
Aim for B overall
B or better in Maths. Apply through KUCCPS after your results.
- 3 Study · 5 years
BSc Quantity Surveying
Offered at UoN, JKUAT, Technical University of Kenya and more.
- 4 After · 2 years
Practice & licence
Register with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors.