Build smarter: Why construction companies are offshoring BIM and quantity surveying talent in 2025

14/05/2025

3 Minute read

BIM and Quantity Surveying are no longer “nice to have”—they’re essential to project efficiency, compliance, and cost control. And as tech adoption surges across construction, so does demand for skilled professionals.

  • In the UK, Quantity Surveyors are in short supply, with over 43,000 job ads annually—many left unfilled. The rise of digital construction means firms now need talent with BIM experience, yet upskilling locally is slow and expensive.
  • In Australia, talent shortages are widening. An aging workforce and rising project complexity are driving urgent demand for estimators, QS experts and BIM-savvy designers. With digital design tools becoming standard, finding local talent that matches project timelines is becoming tougher.

The result? Missed deadlines. Inflated costs. Burnt-out teams.

Why offshoring works—especially now

Hiring in-house is becoming harder and more expensive. And for roles like BIM, estimating and quantity surveying, which are process-driven and digital-first, offshoring just makes sense.

You’re not cutting corners—you’re scaling smarter.

Faster access to in-demand talent

Stop waiting months to hire. Offshore talent pools give you access to BIM and QS professionals with international project experience—fast.

  • Deployed delivers: Pre-vetted professionals from the Philippines, experienced in UK/AU codes, tools like Revit, and collaborative workflows. Most clients hire within 30 days.

Better cost control, without compromise

Cost overruns and delayed reporting aren’t just annoying—they’re expensive. Offshore QS professionals help monitor budgets, plan costs, and keep reports flowing in real time.

  • Deployed delivers: Your QS integrates into your systems. We manage recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and compliance—so you get expertise, not admin.

Scale without stretching your local team

As project demands rise, your local team can’t do it all. Offshore support takes the load off—so your team stays focused and your delivery stays sharp.

  • Deployed delivers: We build offshore teams that act as a natural extension of your business. Our recruiters match the right skills and mindset; our Account Managers keep everything aligned.
A partner who knows your industry

For over 10 years, Deployed has helped construction firms across the UK, Australia and New Zealand build agile, high-performing offshore teams—filling critical roles like BIM specialists and Quantity Surveyors with talent that delivers.

We’ve worked with businesses of all sizes—from boutique consultancies to large-scale contractors—tailoring our solutions to fit every need. Whether you’re hiring part-time, contractual, or full-time, we’ve done it—and we know what works.

Our goal is simple: take the stress of hiring off your shoulders, so you can focus on delivering exceptional projects. 

  • Construction-specific talent, pre-vetted and ready to go
  • Full-cycle support—from recruitment to onboarding and retention
  • Local account managers for hands-on, reliable coordination
  • Talent aligned to your tools, time zone, and workflows

Thinking about offshoring your construction roles?

Find out which roles are offshore-ready—from Estimators to BIM and QS specialists: [Insert Hire-a-Staff link]

Let’s walk through your project pipeline and explore how Deployed can support your team—efficiently and cost-effectively.

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