Quantity Surveying
Not just counting bricks...
What Does a Quantity Surveyor (QS)Actually Do?
In simple terms, a Quantity Surveyor helps keep construction projects financially under control.
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From tender stage to final account, a QS manages costs, contracts, payments, variations, and commercial risks to help projects run smoothly and profitably.
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Or put another way - we deal with the paperwork, numbers, and contractual headaches so site teams can focus on getting the job built.
Protecting Your Commercial Interests
Keeping a construction project on budget is rarely glamorous, but it is important. As a freelance quantity surveyor, MJP Quantity Surveying provides clear, practical cost advice for projects of all shapes and sizes, from residential and commercial schemes through to refurbishment, retail, education, leisure, healthcare and industrial work.
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You will get a personal, hands-on service from start to finish, with accurate cost information, straightforward guidance and no unnecessary jargon — unless the contract insists on it, in which case we will translate.
Quantity surveying services include:
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Feasibility studies and cost plans — helping you understand whether your proposed project is financially realistic before things get too exciting.
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Value engineering — identifying smarter, more cost-effective ways to achieve the same end result.
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Risk management — spotting potential issues early and helping reduce their impact.
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Cost control — managing the commercial side of your project so budgets do not quietly wander off.
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Project quantity surveying — full quantity surveying support for employers, contractors and subcontractors.
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Contractual guidance — advice on the most suitable form of contract for your project.
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Bills of quantities — accurate measurement and clear documentation to support pricing and delivery.
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Dispute resolution support — practical assistance if relationships on the project begin to deteriorate.