Job Roles in the Construction Industry

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Appointed by the architect and acts as their representative on site. Ensures the building is constructed as per the drawings, standard of work, and quality of materials.

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CLERK OF WORKS

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Breaks down the Bill of Quantities into unit parts, representing the cost for a contractor to complete each stage.

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ESTIMATOR

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Designer of the project and considered the leader of the management team.

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ARCHITECT

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Sources all materials needed to complete a project by obtaining quotations from suppliers.

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BUYER

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Specialist engineer who calculates loads, forces, and variances from wind and rain. Works closely with the architect.

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STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

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Responsible for running the site and also known as the site agent.

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SITE MANAGER