Sector 07
Estimation & Quantity Surveying
Produce defensible BOQs and protect project margin.
- Live Online
- Accredited Pathway
- Practitioner Faculty
- Market Relevant
Why this sector
Why does this sector matter?
Tender margins on Gulf construction and UK infrastructure are razor-thin. Quantity surveyors who can produce defensible BOQs, analyse variations, and protect commercial position are indispensable.
Curriculum
What you will learn
- BOQ preparation and measurement rules
- Cost planning at concept and detailed design stages
- Tender analysis and bid evaluation
- Variation order management
- RICS and regional measurement standards
Credential
What you leave with
- Complete BOQ sample for commercial project
- Cost plan template with elemental breakdown
- TÜV SÜD recognised completion certificate
- CPD hours (where applicable)
Audience
Who this is for
- Quantity surveyors in contracting firms
- Estimators preparing competitive tenders
- Project commercial managers
- Civil engineers moving into cost control
Career outcomes
Roles this pathway supports
Quantity Surveyor
Cost Engineer
Commercial Manager
Estimator
Technical stack
Tools, standards & certifications
Market relevance
Built for global delivery standards
- UAE
- GCC
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- Singapore
- UK
- Australia
QS demand remains high across UAE and GCC contractors, Singapore cost consultancies, UK infrastructure frameworks, and Australia mining and civil works.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is quantity surveying training live at AURA?
Yes. BOQ preparation, PlanSwift, CostX 5D, and FIDIC commercial management are taught live — not through recorded takeoff tutorials.
Who should take this programme?
Civil engineers and estimators targeting Quantity Surveyor, Cost Engineer, and Cost Manager roles where 5D BIM commercial skills command a salary premium.
What credential will I leave with?
CPD-UK Quantity Surveying Professional certificate recognised by RICS and CIOB, plus TÜV SÜD Cost Management certification.
Which markets need QS skills?
Quantity surveying course online UAE and UK infrastructure markets, where FIDIC variations and model-based measurement are standard procurement requirements.
Ready to build this career path?
Speak with an AURA advisor and choose the cohort, certification path, and market focus that matches your goals.