BSc Hons Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying

Students in the BSc Hons Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying program at Loughborough University gain practical skills through access to state-of-the-art facilities, specialist software, and real-world projects designed to reflect industry practices. The program offers hands-on experience in cost planning, contract administration, and project management supported by dedicated laboratories and digital tools to simulate real construction environments. Students benefit from workshops, field trips, and industry guest lectures that bring construction sites and commercial management challenges directly to their learning journey.

Experiential learning includes:

• Access to the Sir Frank Gibb Laboratory, a multifunctional facility equipped for concrete manufacture and testing, soil and aggregate analysis, structural element testing, and hydraulic modelling.

• Use of advanced software for cost estimation, contract management, and Building Information Modelling (BIM) integrated within coursework.

• Group projects that simulate industry scenarios, requiring teamwork in budgeting, scheduling, and commercial risk management.

• Industry placements and internships supported by university partnerships, enabling students to gain on-site experience and professional networking.

• Field trips to construction sites and commercial offices to observe practical applications of commercial management and quantity surveying concepts.

Graduates typically move into roles such as Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Cost Consultant, or Contracts Manager. The course’s strong links with industry and its accreditation ensure they are well-prepared for professional demand.

• University services: Loughborough’s Careers Network offers CV and interview support, employer events, and the Construction Consortium, which provides placements, sponsorships, and guest speaker opportunities. 

• Employment stats & salary figures: The average starting salary is about £31,500 for recent graduates. 

• University–industry partnerships: The course is sponsored by the Loughborough Construction Consortium; students often undertake placements with companies like Balfour Beatty, Morgan Sindall, Skanska, etc. 

• Long-term accreditation value: Accredited by RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) and CICES (Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors), helping graduates toward Chartered Surveyor status. 

• Graduation outcomes: Many graduates go into senior positions such as commercial directors or lead surveyors; the course is ranked 1st in the UK for graduate prospects in Building. 

Further Academic Progression:
Graduates may move into postgraduate study such as MSc in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related fields, or pursue research roles and professional development (Chartered statuses) to advance further.