Graduate Quantity Surveyor (Construction & Civil Engineering)

VanRath; Dungannon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their award-winning Commercial team in Northern Ireland. This role involves management of sub-contractors, preparing valuations, and close collaboration with various teams to ensure project quality. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant degree and possess strong negotiation and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary between £30,000 and £34,000, along with hybrid working options and great career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Additional Holidays & Service Awards

Career Growth Opportunities

Social and Team-Building Events

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's previous experience in a similar role.
• Full valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating and appointing sub-contractors.
• Managing sub-contractor packages from appointment to final account.
• Preparing and submitting valuations and variations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Planning and organizing abilities

Proficient in Microsoft packages

Education

Third level degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor (Construction & Civil Engineering)

Client

An exclusive opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our client's award-winning Commercial team, delivering residential, commercial, educational, and key infrastructure projects. The organisation is well known for its commitment to high-quality delivery within the construction and civil engineering sectors, engaging with local communities, minimising environmental impact, and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and well-being. Working closely with the wider Commercial team in a rewarding and collaborative environment, you will play a key role in delivering quality and value-for-money projects to clients. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Graduate to join a vibrant and established team.

The Ideal Person

• Knowledge: Third level degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• Experience: At least 1 year's previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to plan, organise, prioritise, and meet deadlines using your own initiative.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft packages, particularly Outlook and Excel.
• Full valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

As part of the Commercial team, you will undertake a variety of duties including:

• Negotiating: Negotiating and appointing sub-contractors to schemes.
• Subcontractor Management: Managing sub-contractor packages from appointment through to final account.
• Valuations: Preparing and submitting valuations and variations on schemes.
• Collaboration: Building close working relationships with Contracts Managers and Site teams to deliver quality projects.
• Site Visits: Attending sites to review completed works, assess quality, and support cost management.
• Policies & Procedures: Complying with all company systems and procedures, including Information Management Systems.
• Other: Any other task commensurate with the role.

Remuneration - £30,000 - £34,000 (DOE)

• Competitive Salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme.
• Additional Holidays & Service Awards.
• Hybrid Working.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits.
• Career Growth Opportunities, training, and support for professional development and membership.
• Social and Team-Building Events.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other role in the Construction and Civil Engineering sectors across Northern Ireland or Great Britain, please apply via the link below.