Graduate Quantity Surveyor (Placement Year)

cunninghamcontracts; Ireland; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life & Wellbeing

31 days Annual Leave

Job summary

Cunningham is inviting applications for a one-year Placement Year as a Quantity Surveyor, based at our Head Office in Newry. The role requires spending 3-4 days per week on site to gain hands-on experience on projects across Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare, with potential exposure to international projects in Germany, Sweden and other EU countries.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the placement offers practical development in contract quantity surveying, procurement, cost control and reporting

Qualifications

• Candidates should be studying a degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.
• Sound Commercial Awareness

Responsibilities

• Assist Quantity Surveyor with contract quantity surveying duties.
• Assist with the procurement of subcontractors.
• Assist with contract variations and help measure with Senior Quantity Surveyors.
• Help with payments and distribute notices to suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assist with project cost control and cost reporting.
• Develop a good understanding of the processes and procedures of the Commercial department and actively seek to assist in development and improvement where possible.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Team player

Time management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Cunningham is inviting applications for a one-year Placement Year as a Quantity Surveyor, based at our Head Office in Newry. The role requires spending 3-4 days per week on site to gain hands-on experience on projects across Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare, with potential exposure to international projects in Germany, Sweden and other EU countries.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the placement offers practical development in contract quantity surveying, procurement, cost control and reporting