- Estimating quantities, costs and time scales for material and labour

- Preparing tender and contract documents

- Identifying and weighing up commercial risks

- Assigning work to subcontractors

- Valuing completed work, managing budgets and overseeing payments

- Ensuring projects meet legal and quality standards

- Ensuring that clients get value for their money

- Advising on the maintenance costs of specific buildings

- Submitting regular budget reports

- Following building regulations and health and safety

- Working at a client’s business, in an office or on a construction site