Quantity surveying is the profession of financially evaluating a project to minimise any risks, as well as providing advice on relevant litigation and calculating cost estimations. A quantity surveying salary is greatly rewarding with experience and career progression. It is a varying job and will require willingness to travel to and from the site. As a quantity surveyor you’ll also need to know about contracts and tender documents to support your estimations. As a quantity surveyor, there are many building sectors which require your services.