Assistant Project Surveyor

Walls Construction; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional subscription support

Company benefits

Job summary

Walls Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Surveyor to deliver commercial management across construction projects. You will prepare measurement records, valuations and interim payment applications while coordinating with the site team, commercial department and clients to keep work on programme and within budget.

You will administer subcontract and supplier contracts, review progress, and contribute to risk assessments, cost forecasts and procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant Project Surveyor or similar role in construction.
• Experience preparing valuations, measurement take-offs and payment applications.
• Understanding of standard forms of contract and change control procedures.
• Experience with Excel, Word and Outlook; estimating software and DMS desirable.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; liaise with stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Qualification in construction, surveying or commercial management advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain measurement records, valuation schedules and interim payment applications.
• Assess and value variations, claims and compensation events with documentation and recommendations.
• Administer subcontract and supplier contracts, issue instructions and monitor payments.
• Review site works and progress, verify quantities and compliance with specifications.
• Prepare cost monitoring reports, forecast changes to the project budget and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Liaise with project managers, site teams, design consultants and clients to resolve commercial queries.
• Collate and maintain project commercial records in the DMS, ensuring auditability.
• Assist with procurement activities, evaluating quotations and supporting negotiations.
• Support risk management through contingency proposals and cost-saving measures.
• Participate in project meetings and provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality and data security.

Skills

Strong numerical ability

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Time management

Self-motivated

Proactive and solutions-focused

Education

Relevant qualification in construction/surveying/commercial management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Estimating software

Cost databases

Document Management System

Job description

Role Overview

The Assistant Project Surveyor will be responsible for delivering commercial and contractual management for assigned projects throughout the construction phase. This role involves preparing and maintaining accurate measurement and valuation records, managing subcontractor packages, administering contracts and variations, and providing effective communication between the site team, commercial department and clients to ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate measurement records, valuation schedules and interim payment applications in accordance with contract terms and company procedures.
• Assess and value variations, claims and compensation events, preparing clear supporting documentation and recommendations for commercial managers and clients.
• Administer subcontract and supplier contracts, including issuing instructions, assessing payments, and monitoring compliance with scope and programme milestones.
• Review site works and progress reports, carrying out regular site visits to verify quantities, workmanship and compliance with specifications.
• Prepare cost monitoring reports, forecast changes to the project budget and highlight risks and opportunities to the Commercial Manager and Project Team.
• Liaise with project managers, site teams, design consultants and clients to resolve commercial and technical queries promptly and professionally.
• Collate and maintain project commercial records within the Document Management System (DMS), ensuring auditability of decisions and correspondence.
• Assist with procurement activities, obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations and supporting the negotiation of commercial terms.
• Support risk management through preparation of contingency proposals, sensitivity analysis and identification of cost-saving measures.
• Participate in project meetings, produce minutes, manage action logs and provide timely updates on commercial matters to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures for health & safety, quality and data security in all commercial activities on site.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Assistant Project Surveyor or similar role within construction, ideally with a main contractor or consultancy background.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail, with experience preparing valuations, measurement take-offs and payment applications.
• Good understanding of standard forms of contract, change control procedures and contractual entitlement principles.
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook; experience with estimating software, cost databases and a Document Management System is desirable.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet project deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with colleagues, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Self-motivated, proactive and solutions-focused, able to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Relevant qualification in construction, surveying or commercial management (or equivalent experience) is advantageous.

Rewards & Benefits

• A competitive and attractive rewards package, including pension scheme, professional subscription support and additional company benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development, training and long-term career progression within the company.

Diversity & Inclusion at Walls Construction

At Walls Construction, we believe diversity strengthens our business and inclusion fosters innovation. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and valued.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, or membership of the Travelling community.

Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process are available on request.