Quantity Surveyor

*Quantity Surveyor (QS)* Roles and Responsibilities:  *Cost Management* : Preparing cost estimates, budgets, and bills of quantities.   *Tender Management* : Managing tender processes, evaluating bids, and preparing contracts.   *Cost Control* : Monitoring project costs, identifying variations, and implementing cost-saving measures.   *Risk Management* : Identifying, assessing, and mitigating commercial risks associated with the project.   *Contract Administration* : Ensuring contracts are adhered to, managing variations, and resolving contractual disputes.   *Client Liaison* : Communicating with clients, understanding their needs, and providing cost advice.   *Financial Reporting* : Preparing regular reports on project costs, variations, and financial performance.   *Value Engineering* : Identifying opportunities to optimize project costs without compromising quality.   *Subcontractor Management* : Evaluating subcontractor quotes, managing their work, and processing payments.   *Planning Engineer Roles and Responsibilities* :  *Project Scheduling* : Developing and maintaining project schedules using project management software.  *Resource Planning* : Planning and managing resources such as materials, manpower, and equipment.  *Schedule Monitoring* : Tracking project progress, identifying deviations from the schedule, and implementing corrective actions.  *Progress Reporting* : Preparing regular progress reports and communicating them to stakeholders.  *_Risk Management_* : Identifying and mitigating potential delays and disruptions to the project schedule.  *Coordination* : Coordinating with various teams, including design, construction, and subcontractors.  *Budget Monitoring* : Monitoring project costs against the budget and identifying potential cost overruns.  *Change Management* : Managing changes to the project scope and their impact on the schedule and budget.  *Quality Control* : Ensuring that the project is completed according to the specified quality standards.  In essence, a QS is the financial gatekeeper of a project, while a Planning Engineer is the time and resource manager, both working together to ensure the project's success.