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Quantity Surveyor looking for advise

Old May 29th 2008, 1:05 am
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Hi,

Recently after 7 years working as a glorified estate agent I decided to go back to uni to get a degree in Construction economics (Quantity Surveying). I have a degree in property economics which ment I could skip the first 4 years in the 6 year part time degree. I have completed year 5 and I am working full time. Problem is I have the financial commitments of someone who has been working for 7 years but the salary of a graduate. I have decided to move to dubai once qualified.

So basically what I need to know is what is the best area of QSing to get into - is it PQS or Main Contractor. I currently work for a Concrete Manufacturer (subbie) which is very speciallised.

Also what can I expect as a salary - I am 32 years of age and have worked in commercial property for the last 10 years in various roles including agency and development appraisal. While my QS expereince is limited I am a quick learner and want to work for a company that would have good opertunities for progression.

Looking for some guideance basically any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

N
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Old May 29th 2008, 5:56 am
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Originally Posted by brodtron
Hi,

Recently after 7 years working as a glorified estate agent I decided to go back to uni to get a degree in Construction economics (Quantity Surveying). I have a degree in property economics which ment I could skip the first 4 years in the 6 year part time degree. I have completed year 5 and I am working full time. Problem is I have the financial commitments of someone who has been working for 7 years but the salary of a graduate. I have decided to move to dubai once qualified.

So basically what I need to know is what is the best area of QSing to get into - is it PQS or Main Contractor. I currently work for a Concrete Manufacturer (subbie) which is very speciallised.

Also what can I expect as a salary - I am 32 years of age and have worked in commercial property for the last 10 years in various roles including agency and development appraisal. While my QS expereince is limited I am a quick learner and want to work for a company that would have good opertunities for progression.

Looking for some guideance basically any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

N
Some of the guys on here can advise on the best arena for QS work. I can put you in touch with a good company here where career progression is great. You can drop me a line at my email address.
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Old May 29th 2008, 6:07 am
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Originally Posted by brodtron
Hi,

Recently after 7 years working as a glorified estate agent I decided to go back to uni to get a degree in Construction economics (Quantity Surveying). I have a degree in property economics which ment I could skip the first 4 years in the 6 year part time degree. I have completed year 5 and I am working full time. Problem is I have the financial commitments of someone who has been working for 7 years but the salary of a graduate. I have decided to move to dubai once qualified.

So basically what I need to know is what is the best area of QSing to get into - is it PQS or Main Contractor. I currently work for a Concrete Manufacturer (subbie) which is very speciallised.

Also what can I expect as a salary - I am 32 years of age and have worked in commercial property for the last 10 years in various roles including agency and development appraisal. While my QS expereince is limited I am a quick learner and want to work for a company that would have good opertunities for progression.

Looking for some guideance basically any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

N

Will PM you with some advice
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