Graduate Quantity Surveyor

flynn Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Healthcare

Car allowance

Job summary

Flynn Ireland is offering a 12‑month Graduate Quantity Surveyor programme to learn how major construction projects are planned, priced and delivered.

You will gain hands-on experience across Ireland, the UK and Europe, under the guidance of experienced quantity surveyors and project teams.

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with project and commercial teams.
• Good written skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions and act on feedback.
• Interest in commercial management and construction project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of project cost records, change order logs, variation records and claims registers.
• Monitor project costs and assist with accurate, timely commercial reporting.
• Assist with procuring and letting subcontractor packages and managing supplier relationships on live projects.
• Support the review and validation of subcontractor and supplier interim payment applications.
• Help identify, document and track variations, claims, risks and commercial opportunities.
• Develop strong working relationships with colleagues, subcontractors and project teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Buildsoft or similar

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Start your commercial career with Flynn and learn how major construction projects are planned, priced and delivered. As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will gain hands‑on experience on high-profile projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe while developing the skills, confidence and commercial awareness to grow your career.

Reporting to: Project Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Why join Flynn?

Our 12-month Graduate Quantity Surveyor Programme gives you structured learning, site-based experience, mentoring from experienced quantity surveyors and commercial teams, and regular feedback to support your development. You will be encouraged to ask questions, take on responsibility and build a strong foundation for a long-term career with Flynn.

• Work on high‑profile projects with leading clients in sectors such as data centres, life sciences, aviation, logistics and advanced manufacturing.
• Learn directly from experienced quantity surveyors, commercial managers and project teams who will support your learning and help you understand how great projects are delivered.
• Build practical commercial, contractual and project delivery skills through real project experience.
• Receive structured support, regular feedback and opportunities to develop within the business.
• Develop your confidence, technical knowledge and commercial judgement through real responsibility, practical learning and support from people who want you to succeed.

What you will do

• Support the administration of project cost records, change order logs, variation records and claims registers, with guidance from the commercial team as you learn.
• Monitor project costs and assist with accurate, timely commercial reporting.
• Assist with procuring and letting subcontractor packages, learning how suppliers and subcontractors are selected, priced and managed on live projects.
• Support the review and validation of subcontractor and supplier interim payment applications.
• Help identify, document and track variations, claims, risks and commercial opportunities.
• Develop strong working relationships with colleagues, subcontractors, suppliers and project teams.
• Take direction, ask questions and contribute positively to the commercial delivery of successful projects.

What you will learn

• Commercial management on live construction projects.
• Cost reporting, forecasting, budgets and project cost control.
• Subcontractor procurement, package management and payment processes.
• Variations, claims, change management and contract administration.
• Project documentation, commercial records and reporting systems.
• Commercial awareness: how good planning, accuracy, teamwork and communication help a project stay on track and succeed.

The Candidate

We are looking for a motivated graduate who is eager to learn, ask questions, contribute to a team and build a career in quantity surveying with Flynn.

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with project and commercial teams.
• Good written skills and attention to detail.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions and act on feedback.
• An interest in commercial management, construction project delivery and how projects are planned, costed and controlled.
• Basic knowledge of the construction process and site operations.
• A strong work ethic, sense of ownership and ability to work as part of a team.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Buildsoft or similar systems is helpful but not essential.

Remuneration

Flynn offers a competitive remuneration package, including basic salary, bonus, pension, life assurance, healthcare and car allowance.

If you are ready to learn, grow and start your career on challenging projects with a supportive team, we would like to hear from you.