{"id":25662797,"date":"2026-10-14T18:24:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T12:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25662797"},"modified":"2026-10-14T18:27:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T12:57:27","slug":"can-you-learn-quantity-surveying-while-working-a-full-time-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/can-you-learn-quantity-surveying-while-working-a-full-time-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Learn Quantity Surveying While Working a Full-Time Job?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6acf93d7e9dc8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6acf93d7e9dc8\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/can-you-learn-quantity-surveying-while-working-a-full-time-job\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/can-you-learn-quantity-surveying-while-working-a-full-time-job\/#Why_Quantity_Surveying_Suits_Working_Professionals\" >Why Quantity Surveying Suits Working Professionals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/can-you-learn-quantity-surveying-while-working-a-full-time-job\/#What_Should_You_Learn_First\" >What Should You Learn First?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/can-you-learn-quantity-surveying-while-working-a-full-time-job\/#A_Realistic_Weekly_Study_Plan\" >A Realistic Weekly Study Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/can-you-learn-quantity-surveying-while-working-a-full-time-job\/#How_to_Learn_QS_Without_Quitting_Your_Job\" >How to Learn QS Without Quitting Your Job<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/can-you-learn-quantity-surveying-while-working-a-full-time-job\/#Which_Software_Should_You_Learn_First\" >Which Software Should You Learn First?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/can-you-learn-quantity-surveying-while-working-a-full-time-job\/#Common_Challenges_and_Practical_Fixes\" >Common Challenges and Practical Fixes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/can-you-learn-quantity-surveying-while-working-a-full-time-job\/#How_Long_does_it_Take\" >How Long does it Take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/can-you-learn-quantity-surveying-while-working-a-full-time-job\/#Is_it_Worth_it_QS_Salary_and_Career_Outcomes\" >Is it Worth it? QS Salary and Career Outcomes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/can-you-learn-quantity-surveying-while-working-a-full-time-job\/#Your_90-Day_Starter_Plan\" >Your 90-Day Starter Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/can-you-learn-quantity-surveying-while-working-a-full-time-job\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>You can learn quantity surveying while juggling a full-time job \u2013 just set aside some focused time. Aim for about 5 to 6 hours a week, broken down into manageable chunks.<\/p>\n<p>The real sticking point is going to be sticking to it. That is because quantity surveying just happens to be built around the kind of tasks that are designed to get done on a repeat basis, like reading and drawing, and of course billing, BOQ prep and quantity take-offs. Sometimes you&#8217;ll also have to work with actual numbers \u2013 and that is not always easy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/quantity-surveying-course\/?utm_source=quantity-surveying&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=construction-professionals-salary-in-telangana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u00a0Study Quantity Surveying With Professional Mentors! Join Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>You can learn quantity surveying alongside a full-time job with a fixed weekly routine of 5 to 6 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Start with the core workflow \u2013 drawing reading, quantity take-off, rate analysis, BOQ, billing and contract basics.<\/li>\n<li>Choose an online course with live and recorded classes, assignments, mentor support and placement help.<\/li>\n<li>Learn Excel and AutoCAD first. Add digital take-off tools like PlanSwift later.<\/li>\n<li>Build a small portfolio of take-off sheets, a BOQ and a running bill while you study.<\/li>\n<li>Most civil engineers reach job-ready QS skills in 6 to 8 months of consistent practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Quantity_Surveying_Suits_Working_Professionals\"><\/span><strong>Why Quantity Surveying Suits Working Professionals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>QS is one of those construction skills you can actually get away with practicing from the comfort of your own desk. Measuring from drawings, churning out rate analyses, setting up BOQs and checking bills.<\/p>\n<p>All you need \u2013 a laptop, Excel and a bit of focus. No need to get out on a site visit and deal with all that chaos. That means your evenings and weekends stay genuinely productive.<\/p>\n<p>It is especially useful for civil engineers looking to move from site work to a commercial role \u2013 the good news is, all your existing experience doesn&#8217;t go to waste.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Your current role<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>What QS adds<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Best first QS role<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Site engineer<\/td>\n<td>Cost control, billing and commercial documentation<\/td>\n<td>Billing engineer or junior QS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fresh civil graduate<\/td>\n<td>Job-ready estimation, BOQ and valuation skills<\/td>\n<td>Junior quantity surveyor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Planning engineer<\/td>\n<td>Cost management alongside scheduling<\/td>\n<td>Cost engineer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Procurement or billing staff<\/td>\n<td>Measurement standards and contract fundamentals<\/td>\n<td>Estimation or tendering support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Structural estimator<\/td>\n<td>Contracts, variations and full BOQ ownership<\/td>\n<td>Quantity surveyor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_You_Learn_First\"><\/span><strong>What Should You Learn First?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do not try to master every software tool or contract clause on day one. Follow the same sequence a real project follows \u2013 read the drawing, measure the work, price it, document it, then bill it.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Construction drawing reading and measurement basics<\/li>\n<li>Quantity take-off for concrete, steel, masonry, plastering and finishes<\/li>\n<li>Measurement standards such as POMI (Principles of Measurement International)<\/li>\n<li>Rate analysis and cost estimation<\/li>\n<li>BOQ preparation<\/li>\n<li>RA (running account) bills, variations and valuations<\/li>\n<li>Tendering, contracts and FIDIC basics<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Entri&#8217;s QS curriculum follows a similar path across eight modules:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Module<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>What you learn<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>Excel and AutoCAD basics, construction workflow, POMI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>BOQ preparation, RFIs, finish schedules, PlanSwift take-off<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>RA bills, bill checking, variations and extra items<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Tendering, contract types, FIDIC, GCC and SCC, work and purchase orders<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>Value engineering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>Project scheduling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>Bar Bending Schedule (BBS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>Live Middle East projects and sessions with senior QS professionals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Realistic_Weekly_Study_Plan\"><\/span><strong>A Realistic Weekly Study Plan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A repeatable 5 to 6 hours a week beats irregular marathon sessions. Here is a plan that fits around a 9-to-6 job:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Day<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Focus<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Monday<\/td>\n<td>45\u201360 min<\/td>\n<td>Attend or watch one concept class<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wednesday<\/td>\n<td>45\u201360 min<\/td>\n<td>Practise measurement or take-off<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Friday<\/td>\n<td>30\u201345 min<\/td>\n<td>Revise formulas and your mistake log<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Saturday<\/td>\n<td>2\u20133 hours<\/td>\n<td>Assignment, BOQ task or mini project<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sunday<\/td>\n<td>30 min (optional)<\/td>\n<td>Clear doubts and review mentor feedback<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Quantity-Surveyor-Course.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Quantity-Surveyor-Course.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25558707\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">Download quantity surveying course Syllabus<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Learn_QS_Without_Quitting_Your_Job\"><\/span><strong>How to Learn QS Without Quitting Your Job<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25662818 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/958.webp\" alt=\"Quantity Surveying\" width=\"519\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/958.webp 1500w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/958-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/958-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/958-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/958-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/958-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/958-1140x760.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Choose a Flexible Online Course<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Look for courses that have recorded lessons, mobile access, live help if you have questions, assignments to work on and feedback from a real mentor. These are way more important than how long the course is.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/quantity-surveying-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Entri&#8217;s QS course<\/a> offers live and recorded classes, personal guidance, a live chat for any questions, an NSDC-recognised certificate and even help with finding a job, and has classes in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Follow the Learn, Apply, Review, Retain Cycle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Watching a video after a long day at work isn&#8217;t going to stick with you, trust us. Every time you get a new lesson \u2013 do one tiny task right away.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Learn \u2013 <\/strong>one concept, such as brickwork measurement<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apply \u2013 <\/strong>prepare a mini quantity sheet<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review \u2013 <\/strong>compare it with a sample or mentor feedback<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retain \u2013 <\/strong>add formulas and errors to a one-page log<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Use Your Job as Practice Material<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you work on site, use non-confidential drawings to practise.<\/p>\n<p>After learning concrete quantities, calculate the volume for a footing or slab you already know.<\/p>\n<p>After learning BOQs, write one for a single work package rather than a full project.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Build a Portfolio While You Study<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Employers want proof, not just a certificate. Keep a folder with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two or three quantity take-off sheets<\/li>\n<li>One rate analysis sheet<\/li>\n<li>One complete BOQ<\/li>\n<li>One RA bill or valuation exercise<\/li>\n<li>A short note on the method and assumptions for each<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Software_Should_You_Learn_First\"><\/span><strong>Which Software Should You Learn First?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tool<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Use it for<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Priority<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Excel<\/td>\n<td>Quantity sheets, rate analysis, BOQs, bills<\/td>\n<td>First<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AutoCAD<\/td>\n<td>Reading drawings and extracting dimensions<\/td>\n<td>Second<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PlanSwift<\/td>\n<td>Digital quantity take-off<\/td>\n<td>Third, after manual basics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Primavera P6<\/td>\n<td>Scheduling awareness<\/td>\n<td>Optional, role-dependent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Learn manual measurement before digital take-off. Software speeds up a QS who already knows the rules; it does not replace them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Challenges_and_Practical_Fixes\"><\/span><strong>Common Challenges and Practical Fixes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Challenge<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Practical fix<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8220;I&#8217;m too tired after work&#8221;<\/td>\n<td>Book fixed study slots like meetings, with one clear task each<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Forgetting what you studied<\/td>\n<td>Apply every lesson immediately and revise your mistake log weekly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Too much theory<\/td>\n<td>Practise one work item at a time from real drawings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Software overload<\/td>\n<td>Excel first, AutoCAD second, take-off tools third<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No proof of skill<\/td>\n<td>Build your portfolio from week one, not after the course<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Unclear career direction<\/td>\n<td>Ask a mentor which adjacent role fits your background<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Motivation drops mid-course<\/td>\n<td>Set 90-day milestones and track finished assignments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_does_it_Take\"><\/span><strong>How Long does it Take?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your timeline depends on your starting point:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Civil engineer with site experience \u2013 <\/strong>4 to 6 months to strong practical readiness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fresh civil graduate \u2013 <\/strong>6 to 8 months, including portfolio work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Civil diploma holder or long career break \u2013 <\/strong>8 to 12 months, with extra time on fundamentals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These estimates assume regular assignments and feedback, not just watching recordings. Entri&#8217;s structured course runs for 8 months.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_Worth_it_QS_Salary_and_Career_Outcomes\"><\/span><strong>Is it Worth it? QS Salary and Career Outcomes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Quantity surveying pay grows sharply with experience. According to PayScale&#8217;s 2026 India data:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Experience level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Average base salary (India)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Entry level<\/td>\n<td>About \u20b92.15 lakh per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Early career<\/td>\n<td>About \u20b93.46 lakh per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>All experience levels<\/td>\n<td>About \u20b94.12 lakh per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Late career<\/td>\n<td>About \u20b910.5 lakh per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Gulf markets such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar typically pay more, which is why many Indian QS professionals target GCC roles after gaining experience. Common job titles include<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Quantity Surveyor<\/li>\n<li>Estimation Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Billing Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Cost Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Planning Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Contract Manager<\/li>\n<li>Procurement Engineer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The biggest advantage of learning while employed is that you transition gradually. You keep earning, apply QS concepts in your current role and switch only when your portfolio is ready.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_90-Day_Starter_Plan\"><\/span><strong>Your 90-Day Starter Plan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Weeks<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Focus<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Outcome<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1\u20134<\/td>\n<td>Drawing reading, units, measurement basics, Excel<\/td>\n<td>A basic quantity sheet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5\u20138<\/td>\n<td>Take-off, rate analysis, BOQ preparation<\/td>\n<td>One complete BOQ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9\u201312<\/td>\n<td>RA bills, variations, contract basics<\/td>\n<td>A mini portfolio of 3 to 4 files<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/quantity-surveying-course\/?utm_source=quantity-surveying&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=construction-professionals-salary-in-telangana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u00a0Study Quantity Surveying With Professional Mentors! Join Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Learning quantity surveying while employed is not about finding more time; it is about using limited time deliberately. Commit to 5 to 6 focused hours a week, practise with real drawings, ask for mentor feedback and build your portfolio as you go.<\/p>\n<p>Programmes like Entri&#8217;s 8-month Quantity Surveying course come in super handy here, offering 3 live classes a week with both live and recorded sessions. That means working civil engineers can get the training they need to up their skills, without having to take a hit on their paychecks.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>RELATED POSTS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/qs-opportunities-in-data-centre-construction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>QS Opportunities in Data Centre Construction<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/qs-career-path-from-junior-estimator-to-chief-quantity-surveyor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>QS Career Path: From Junior Estimator to Chief Quantity Surveyor<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/data-centre-construction-vs-it-data-centre-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Data Centre Construction vs IT Data Centre Jobs: What is the Difference?<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/bim-coordinator-roles-in-data-centre-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>BIM Coordinator Roles in Data Centre Projects: Skills &amp; 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