Graduate / Junior Quantity Surveyor

Purcell Construction; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Wellness Plan

Accredited CPD Employer

Professional Training Courses

Workplace Mentoring

Pension benefits

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Job summary

A leading construction company in Dublin is seeking a Graduate / Junior Quantity Surveyor to assist in the financial and contractual aspects of various construction projects. The successful candidate will help manage cost control and commercial risk, working closely with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a degree in Construction Economics or Quantity Surveying, along with strong attention to detail and organizational skills. This role offers competitive pay and benefits, along with significant professional training and wellness support.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Construction Economics or Quantity Surveying.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Motivated and eager to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Relevant work experience through internships preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the commercial QS management of projects.
• Manage the subcontractor procurement process.
• Oversee subcontractor appointments and accounts.
• Handle subcontractor payments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Motivation

Team player

Education

Degree in Construction Economics or Quantity Surveying

Job description

We are recruiting a Graduate / Junior Quantity Surveyor for a new role based in Dublin.

At Purcell, we are proud of our achievements and we recognise that our future growth and success is shaped by the ambition and calibre of our Team. Wherever you look within our business, you will find people with drive, enthusiasm, and vision, coupled with friendliness and a “let’s do it right” spirit. We aim to attract the best and brightest people to bring new and fresh perspectives. You may be involved in a healthcare project delivering medical assessment units or a conservation project restoring the past for future generations. We achieve better outcomes when we have teams of people who think differently but work well together.

The Opportunity

You will be joining a leading Irish building main contractor committed to the highest standards of safety, quality and sustainability with an earned reputation for delivering outstanding quality projects which meet and exceed our client’s expectations. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and detail-oriented Graduate / Junior Quantity Surveyor to help manage the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects. The successful candidate will help to ensure cost control, value engineering, and commercial risk management across all phases of the project lifecycle and will play a pivotal part in delivering high-profile projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders. The candidate will engage with and complete the CPD Training Programmes as set out by the Company, as an IEI CPD Accredited Employer.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, this QS role will involve:

• Assistance in the commercial QS management of your projects in conjunction with the Senior QS.
• Assistance in the efficient & timely management of the subcontractor procurement process.
• Assistance in the management of subcontractor appointment and accounts.
• Assistance in the management of subcontractor payments.

The Candidate

• You will be degree qualified in Construction Economics or Quantity Surveying.
• You will have good organisational and time management skills.
• You will be highly motivated and eager to learn.
• You will have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• You will be a Team Player, with the ability to work independently when required.
• You will have gained some relevant work experience through internship or placements (preferred but not essential).
• You will have a professional attitude and commitment to ethical standards.

What can Purcell offer you?

The opportunity to work on a wide and diverse range of construction projects, with a great team of focused and like minded colleagues. You will be given the opportunity to contribute, to hone and develop your skills and to train and learn new ones, whilst enjoying market competitive remuneration and benefits.

1 Employee Wellness Plan

Our Wellness Plan will provide you with free 24hr access to an independent, confidential and compassionate support network that offers expert advice & guidance on all of life's problems – health concerns, legal advice, financial guidance, anxiety & mental health support etc.

2 Accredited CPD Employer

CPD ensures that you maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills that you need to perform to the best of your ability. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills and build new ones through our structured CPD plans, individually tailored for all our staff.

3 Professional Training Courses

As part of your CPD plan, you will also have the opportunity to learn and grow in your role, by availing of a wide variety of multi-format training courses, seminars, webinars. Course topics are broad, ranging from industry relevant practices to soft skills & general development.

4 Workplace Mentoring

Take part in our Mentor/Mentee programme, with experienced personnel supporting the development of those less experienced, by sharing their knowledge and understanding of the workplace and the role, helping and nurturing the mentee's values and beliefs.

You will receive a market competitive remuneration package, Pension, Life Insurance & Income Protection benefits.

Work in a healthy environment where you’ll have the freedom and trust to make an impact, with time for life outside of work.

Work in a wide variety of industry sectors, to really broaden your experience and skillset.