About FarleyQS
Founder- Chris Youmans BSc(Hons)
Chris Youmans has over 40 years' experience in the construction industry, combining extensive practical, technical and commercial expertise in his role as a Quantity Surveyor.
Beginning his career as a bricklayer, Chris progressed through site and contract management before establishing and successfully operating construction businesses in both the UK and Germany. During 16 years in Germany, he built a specialist structural construction company with an annual turnover of approximately £4 million, delivering projects across the commercial, residential, healthcare, education and infrastructure sectors.
Having worked as a tradesman, subcontractor, contractor and business owner, Chris has developed a comprehensive understanding of construction from both a practical and commercial perspective. This experience is supported by a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying, obtained in 2016.
For the past decade, Chris has specialised in Quantity Surveying and commercial management, primarily supporting brickwork and scaffolding subcontractors. His expertise includes estimating, cost planning, contract administration, commercial management and dispute avoidance.
FarleyQS- Established 2016
At Farley QS, this combination of extensive practical construction experience and professional Quantity Surveying expertise underpins the service provided to clients.
We understand the commercial pressures and practical challenges construction businesses face. This first-hand experience provides a valuable perspective when it comes to estimating, cost control, contract administration and commercial management.
Farley QS is now looking to expand its client base and work with additional contractors and subcontractors who value a knowledgeable, reliable and commercially focused approach to their business.