Graduate Quantity Surveyor - On-Site Experience & Growth

cunninghamcontracts; Ireland; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days Annual Leave

Early finish on Fridays

Life Assurance Policy

Company Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Events

Ongoing Training & Development

Team Development Days

Support for Chartership Pathways

Bespoke Career Pathways

Professional Membership Support

State-of-the-art office facilities

On-site Car Parking

Branded clothing

Social Events

Job summary

Cunningham is launching a Graduate & Placement programme for Quantity Surveying. The role is based at our Newry head office, with mandatory on-site weeks across Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare, and potential exposure to international projects.

You will support the Commercial Manager, preparing costs for tenders, assisting procurement, valuations and risk management on live sites. A full driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduated within the last 2 years with a degree-level qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• Commercial/site experience gained as part of a placement or paid employment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for tenders/contracts.
• Assist with the procurement of subcontractors.
• Assessing and certification of sub-contractor payments.
• Evaluate, measure and recover contract variations.
• Production of monthly Cost Valuation Reconciliation on contracts.
• Review, assess and reduce commercial and contractual risks.
• Ensure that good client relationships are fostered.
• Establish, maintain and enhance effective working relationships between the commercial team and the operational site teams.
• Help ensure that commercial processes are adhered to across the Commercial department.

Skills

Reporting & earned value analysis

Team player & independent

Time management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Cunningham is launching a Graduate & Placement programme for Quantity Surveying. The role is based at our Newry head office, with mandatory on-site weeks across Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare, and potential exposure to international projects.

You will support the Commercial Manager, preparing costs for tenders, assisting procurement, valuations and risk management on live sites. A full driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.