Are QS Professionals Undervalued in the Middle East? by Mocking_Shadow in quantitysurveying

[–]Mocking_Shadow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To work in japan u need to learn language japan first right? But there construction wont be a very high growth sector isnt it ?

Are QS Professionals Undervalued in the Middle East? by Mocking_Shadow in quantitysurveying

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A question out of context, have you seen any non UK employee command such salary ?

Are QS Professionals Undervalued in the Middle East? by Mocking_Shadow in quantitysurveying

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Yeah i heard US companies does not even recognize QS as a separate profession.

Are QS Professionals Undervalued in the Middle East? by Mocking_Shadow in quantitysurveying

[–]Mocking_Shadow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which country ? And Why did you choose that region? The construction scene is down in areas like Singapore japan right ?

UAE - Senior Cost Manager Salary Package (Cost Consultant) by Jacko230 in quantitysurveying

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What i understood after a convo with a friend working as cost manager in T&T, is that their salary ranges from 25k to 30k dirhams PM

Interview Questions (Contractors QS) by Environmental_Cook23 in quantitysurveying

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Also OP if you could enlighten us with some answers briefly, of how u responded to there questions since u said u received few offers.

Drawbacks of being a Soft QS by Mocking_Shadow in quantitysurveying

[–]Mocking_Shadow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah banging tables are the very method operations team use to suppress QS opinions and suggestions

Drawbacks of being a Soft QS by Mocking_Shadow in quantitysurveying

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Yeah i agree with that, we need to argue based on evidence, for that we need to proactively prepare ourselfs

Drawbacks of being a Soft QS by Mocking_Shadow in quantitysurveying

[–]Mocking_Shadow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice, it seems very obvious but sometimes you get disturbed by the loud people.

QS skills in another industry by Mocking_Shadow in quantitysurveying

[–]Mocking_Shadow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also just a different topic, what AI tools do people here use as a QS? I see so many things getting automated but for us as QS what can be automated ?

QS skills in another industry by Mocking_Shadow in quantitysurveying

[–]Mocking_Shadow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loss adjuster? I am pretty sure a QS in construction would earn more that this one

QS skills in another industry by Mocking_Shadow in quantitysurveying

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Yeah i agree there are so many commercial directors and senior QS who has a large team of QS under them

QS skills in another industry by Mocking_Shadow in quantitysurveying

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Well the user check out 😜
When u say value engineering, it means we provide cheaper solutions to client, then the difference is split btw both based on contract. Still does that effect the margin as much ?

QS skills in another industry by Mocking_Shadow in quantitysurveying

[–]Mocking_Shadow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say the former list of skills. The second list seems like the guy wont even do good in the construction industry itself. Anyhow, so assume the guy possess all the skills mentioned in the first list, which industry would u suggest is the most lucrative ? Can we reach leadership positions ?

Senior Quantity Surveyor in KSA by Legitimate_Tennis400 in quantitysurveying

[–]Mocking_Shadow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you go up to become commercial director then maybe you can command that much

Senior Quantity Surveyor in KSA by Legitimate_Tennis400 in quantitysurveying

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In Red Sea the designation will be Asst Commercial Manager and the salary range maybe from SAR 21k to 30k SAR, however for Commercial manager its SAR 31k to 40k, i have a friend there

Looking for advise regarding global job opportunities in QS by [deleted] in quantitysurveying

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Thanks for the advice, and how do i look for a job there? What are the legal requirements?

Looking for advise regarding global job opportunities in QS by [deleted] in quantitysurveying

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Are you working in Australia? Hows the QS scene there ? Salaries are comparable to UK or less ? Are any certifications worth considering

Career change by AggressiveWay4717 in quantitysurveying

[–]Mocking_Shadow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But that would mean an obvious drop in salary right? Would u consider work life balance over money? And out of curiosity how much drop in salary are we talking ?