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Career Pathway

Explore your pathway to Chief Surveyor

Follow the education, training and experience steps below to see how you can progress towards this career and explore future opportunities.

Chief Surveyor Pathway

See the steps and explore opportunities along the way.
Pathway Key
Education
Training
Job Role
Future Options

School Graduate

Subjects: English, General Mathematics, Design, Engineering Skills, Business, Physics
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White Card

Duration: 1 Day
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Bachelor of Construction Management / Bachelor of Quantity Surveying

Duration: 4 Years
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Estimator

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Bachelor of Construction Management

Duration: 4 Years
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~7 Years' Industry Experience

Duration: ~7 Years
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Senior Estimator

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AIQS Membership

Duration: Anytime
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Quantity Surveyor

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10-15 Years' Experience

Duration: 10-15 Years
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Chief Surveyor

Director
Future career opportunity
Partner
Future career opportunity
CCO
Future career opportunity
Chief Surveyor
Chief Surveyor
Chief Surveyors oversee all quantity surveying and cost management activity for an organisation by directing tendering, budgets, valuations and contract administration. Leading a team of surveyors, Chief Surveyors act as the senior authority on projects. This career requires a quantity surveying degree, accreditation and senior experience.
Salary: $140000-180000
Career Pathway
Director, Partner, CCO, CEO