Graduate Quantity Surveyor (Civils)

Global Professional Consultants; Dunshaughlin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Flagship project: Dublin Airport

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants is recruiting a Graduate Quantity Surveyor for a leading civil engineering contractor to join their commercial team on major infrastructure projects around Dublin and Meath, with a flagship project at Dublin Airport.

This role offers a mix of office and site-based experience, enabling exposure to cost reporting, subcontractor administration, procurement, and project cost control across civil engineering schemes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or related construction discipline.
• Up to 1 year experience in a Quantity Surveying role or relevant work placement.
• Civil engineering project experience desirable.
• General construction background considered.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of project cost reports, valuations, and commercial documentation.
• Support the management and administration of subcontractor accounts.
• Assist in the preparation and assessment of subcontractor payment applications.
• Monitor project costs and help identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Assist with the preparation and agreement of variations and final accounts.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Liaise with site management teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Support monthly cost reporting and forecasting processes.
• Assist with procurement activities and subcontractor packages.
• Ensure commercial procedures and contractual requirements are followed throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Excel

Teamwork

Communication

Full driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering Projects

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or an individual with up to one year's experience to develop their career within a well-established and highly regarded contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across Dublin and surrounding areas.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior commercial staff, gaining exposure to all aspects of quantity surveying on civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The role offers a combination of office and site-based experience, supporting the delivery of projects across Dublin, Meath, with a flagship project based at Dublin Airport.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of project cost reports, valuations, and commercial documentation
• Support the management and administration of subcontractor accounts
• Assist in the preparation and assessment of subcontractor payment applications
• Monitor project costs and help identify commercial risks and opportunities
• Assist with the preparation and agreement of variations and final accounts
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation
• Liaise with site management teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients
• Support monthly cost reporting and forecasting processes
• Assist with procurement activities and subcontractor packages
• Ensure commercial procedures and contractual requirements are followed throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related construction discipline
• Ideally 1 year's experience in a Quantity Surveying role, although candidates with relevant work placement experience gained during college will also be considered
• Previous experience within civil engineering projects is desirable
• Candidates with a general construction background will also be considered
• Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial awareness skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Full driving licence required

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (€40,000 – €45,000 DOE)
• Company vehicle provided
• Opportunity to work with a leading civil engineering contractor
• Exposure to large-scale and varied infrastructure projects, including Dublin Airport