Junior Quantity Surveyor

Griffdon Engineering; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Accommodation support

Travel support

Mentorship programme

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

Griffdon Engineering in Helsinki is seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team on large-scale international electrical projects. Recent graduates or early-career surveyors will gain hands-on experience from procurement through final account and work with experienced managers.

You will develop skills in cost planning, procurement, contract administration and cost reporting while receiving mentorship and clear progression to more senior roles within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Commercial Management or related discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Previous placement, internship or graduate experience in construction or engineering.
• Experience within electrical, mechanical or building services projects.
• Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC or similar forms of contract.
• Experience using commercial software and cost management systems.
• An interest in data centre construction and large‑scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing project budgets, cost plans and forecasts.
• Monitor project costs and identify variances against budget.
• Support the preparation of monthly cost reports and commercial reviews.
• Track and manage project variations and change orders.
• Assist in the preparation of final accounts.
• Support procurement activities for labour, materials and subcontract packages.
• Assist with obtaining and analysing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare comparison schedules and commercial assessments.
• Support the administration and management of subcontract agreements.
• Produce regular commercial reports for project and senior management teams.
• Maintain accurate cost tracking systems and project records.
• Assist with cashflow forecasting and earned value reporting.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, Procurement, Finance and Operations teams.
• Attend commercial and project review meetings.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Fluent English

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cost management software

Job description

Join Griffdon Engineering's Commercial Team

Griffdon Engineering is a leading electrical engineering contractor delivering complex electrical installations across the data centre, life sciences, renewable energy and infrastructure sectors throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Established in 2001, Griffdon has built a reputation for delivering high-quality electrical solutions on some of Europe's most challenging and technically demanding projects. Our continued growth within the hyperscale data centre sector has created an exciting opportunity for a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team in Helsinki, Finland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career Quantity Surveyor looking to gain valuable experience on large-scale international projects while developing their commercial and contractual knowledge within a supportive and progressive environment.

The Opportunity

Working alongside experienced Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors, you will support the financial and contractual management of major electrical projects from procurement through to final account.

You will gain hands‑on experience in:

• Cost planning and budgeting
• Subcontract management
• Procurement and tendering
• Project reporting and forecasting
• Contract administration
• Monthly valuations and cost reporting

This role offers significant career development opportunities, mentoring from experienced professionals, and exposure to some of Europe's largest data centre developments.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Cost Management

• Assist with preparing project budgets, cost plans and forecasts.
• Monitor project costs and identify variances against budget.
• Support the preparation of monthly cost reports and commercial reviews.
• Track and manage project variations and change orders.
• Assist in the preparation of final accounts.

Procurement & Subcontract Management

• Support procurement activities for labour, materials and subcontract packages.
• Assist with obtaining and analysing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare comparison schedules and commercial assessments.
• Support the administration and management of subcontract agreements.

Contract Administration

• Assist in ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Maintain accurate project records and commercial documentation.
• Support the preparation and submission of notices, valuations and claims where required.

Reporting & Analytics

• Produce regular commercial reports for project and senior management teams.
• Maintain accurate cost tracking systems and project records.
• Assist with cashflow forecasting and earned value reporting.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, Procurement, Finance and Operations teams.
• Attend commercial and project review meetings.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Commercial Management or related discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Previous placement, internship or graduate experience in construction or engineering.
• Experience within electrical, mechanical or building services projects.
• Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC or similar forms of contract.
• Experience using commercial software and cost management systems.
• An interest in data centre construction and large‑scale infrastructure projects.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Accommodation and travel support where applicable.
• Structured training and mentorship programme.
• Clear career progression pathway to Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor roles.
• Exposure to multinational clients and major European projects.
• Opportunity to work within a growing and ambitious organisation.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Professional development and further education support.

Why Griffdon?

At Griffdon Engineering, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are building one of Europe's leading specialist electrical contracting businesses and are committed to developing the next generation of commercial professionals.

Joining Griffdon means becoming part of a team delivering critical infrastructure projects that support the world's leading technology companies while gaining experience that will accelerate your career in construction and engineering.