Assistant Quantity Surveyor

AtkinsRéalis; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Remote work opportunities

Flexible holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support cost management and commercial services across diverse projects. You will gain practical experience from feasibility through final account settlement, assisting in estimates, tendering, measurements, and cost reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with senior QS, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams, with exposure to cost control and procurement within Ireland's framework.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• High level of attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans.
• Support tender preparation, analysis, and procurement activities.
• Measure quantities and prepare bills of quantities where required.
• Monitor project costs and assist with cost reporting.
• Review contractor valuations and variations.
• Assist in preparing financial and commercial reports for clients.
• Work closely with senior quantity surveyors, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Willing to learn compliance with company procedures and industry best practices.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

As a Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the delivery of cost management and commercial services across a diverse portfolio of projects. You will gain practical experience throughout all project stages, from feasibility and design through to construction and final account settlement.

Your role

• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans.
• Support tender preparation, analysis, and procurement activities.
• Measure quantities and prepare bills of quantities where required.
• Monitor project costs and assist with cost reporting.
• Review contractor valuations and variations.
• Assist in preparing financial and commercial reports for clients.
• Work closely with senior quantity surveyors, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Willing to learn compliance with company procedures and industry best practices.

About you

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• High level of attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous internship, placement, or construction industry experience.
• Knowledge of Irish construction contracts (PWFC & RIAI) and procurement methods.
• Working towards membership of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and/or the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• Willing to learn cost management software and digital construction tools.
• Driving licence.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.