Assists the quantity surveyor in preparing bills of quantities by performing taking-off, working-up and abstracting, and measuring and valuating completed works or variations.

Engages in one or more of the following activities (This job title does not refer to a civil engineer engaged in structural engineering work):
(1) investigates structural engineering problems,
(2) designs and advises on structures of industrial, commercial, public and residential buildings,
(3) plans and supervises their erection, maintenance and repair.

Erects and dismantles bamboo scaffolding required in construction, repair or decoration work; and other forms of structures.

Mixes, places and compacts concrete using vibrating machines; carries out curing, levelling and smoothening of concrete.

Assists the land surveyor in carrying out surveys and setting-out work, and supervises chainmen and survey labourers.

Assists the employer of a workplace or a construction site in promoting the safety and health of persons employed therein, including the inspection of workplace, plants, equipment or works processes to identify any risks and to advise on preventive measures; investigates accidents and dangerous occurrences and makes recommendations to prevent similar accidents.

Erects, dismantles, maintains and repairs metal scaffolding required in construction, repair or decoration work.