Construction Roles and Responsibilities

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Architect

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Lead designer, converts client ideas into drawings

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Clerk of Works / Project Manager

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Ensures work follows drawings, checks quality, can sign variations

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Structural Engineer

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Calculates loads, ensures structural safety

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Surveyor

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Ensures building regs compliance, positions building on site

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Building Services Engineer

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Designs electrical, HVAC, water, fire protection systems

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Quantity Surveyor

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Produces Bills of Quantities, monitors costs, visits sites

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Contracts Manager

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Oversees project delivery, monitors H&S, liaises with public & subcontractors

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Buyer

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Sources materials, obtains quotations

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Estimator

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Produces estimates by breaking down BoQ items