Redefining the QS Role: Strategy, Influence, and Impact (EP 224)

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In this episode, Paul Heming and Chris Barber challenge the view of Quantity Surveyors as mere cost controllers — and makes the case for QSs to step up as strategic commercial advisors.

Through personal stories (including a classic misunderstanding in Italy), Paul explores why QSs are often misunderstood, and what it takes to shift from passive cost reporter to trusted advisor. Whether you're a junior QS or commercial director, this episode offers practical tips to transform how you're perceived by clients, project teams, and the wider business.

🎙 In this episode, we cover:

Why the perception of QSs is still stuck in “bean counter” territory
The cost of being reactive rather than commercially proactive
What great strategic QSs actually do differently
How to build trust and influence from day one on a new project
Simple ways to present risk and cost that shape decision-making
Paul’s one-page playbook to reposition yourself on your next project

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