Engineering · ANZSCO 233213
Quantity Surveyor immigration to Australia & Canada
Quantity surveyors manage construction costs and contracts. In demand in construction; assessed by the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
Australia pathway
Skilled migration (189 / 190 / 491)
Quantity Surveyor (ANZSCO 233213) is assessed by AIQS, not by Engineers Australia, so the CDR route does not apply. AIQS reviews qualifications and cost-management experience directly. A positive skills assessment is required before an Expression of Interest. Points cover age, English, education, and experience; state nomination (190) or regional (491) can add points.
Canada pathway
Express Entry & 2026 category draws
2026 category: General draws
Quantity surveying is not usually covered by a 2026 category. Plan on general or program-specific rounds, or a provincial nomination, rather than category eligibility. You will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and qualifying language scores. We help optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile.
Why Quantity Surveyor applications most often stall
Applicants assume Engineers Australia handles this code because it sits in the 2332 engineering group. Lodging with the wrong authority costs a full assessment cycle — AIQS is the assessing body for quantity surveyors.
Based on files ImmiPace has reviewed. Last reviewed 2026-08-29.
Quantity Surveyor migration — common questions
Is Quantity Surveyor eligible for Australian skilled migration?
Quantity Surveyor is assessed by AIQS for Australian skilled visas (subclass 189 Skilled Independent, 190 State Nominated, and 491 Regional). Quantity Surveyor (ANZSCO 233213) is assessed by AIQS, not by Engineers Australia, so the CDR route does not apply. AIQS reviews qualifications and cost-management experience directly. Occupation lists and state nomination criteria change, so always confirm current eligibility with the Department of Home Affairs and the relevant assessing authority.
Which Canada Express Entry category does a Quantity Surveyor fall under in 2026?
Quantity Surveyor generally falls under General draws. Quantity surveying is not usually covered by a 2026 category. Plan on general or program-specific rounds, or a provincial nomination, rather than category eligibility. For renewed categories IRCC requires at least one year of experience in an eligible occupation. Category eligibility can matter more than raising your CRS score, because category rounds frequently invite below the general cut-off.
Why do Quantity Surveyor skilled migration applications get refused or delayed?
Applicants assume Engineers Australia handles this code because it sits in the 2332 engineering group. Lodging with the wrong authority costs a full assessment cycle — AIQS is the assessing body for quantity surveyors.
What documents does a Quantity Surveyor need for a skills assessment?
Typically: degree certificates and transcripts, detailed employment reference letters matching the duties of the nominated occupation, CV, English test results, and identity documents. Engineers Australia generally requires a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) where the qualification is not accredited under the Washington Accord. ImmiPace reviews your documents and prepares a submission-ready file.