tender preparation , Microsoft Excel, PDF measurement and document-management tools, Back costing, Quantity take-offs, CostX or comparable estimating and quantity-surveying software, Estimating, Procurement schedules, Project forecasting, Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, Basic project management, Project cost tracking, Construction cost management, Project scheduling software or advanced spreadsheet-based programmes, Construction project-management or job-costing systems, Project Scheduling, Quantity surveying, Supplier and subcontractor pricing