Intermediate Quantity Surveyor: Live Projects & Tendering

STRIVE Search; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

STRIVE Search is seeking an ambitious Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join a Dublin-based commercial team for an established Irish-owned construction company.

This role focuses on pre-contract tendering, estimating and live project commercial management, with exposure to cost control, VARs and final accounts. Degree in QS, 3+ years' experience, and strong Excel/CostX skills are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics (NFQ Level 8).
• Minimum 3 years' relevant Quantity Surveying experience in construction.
• Experience across pre-contract and post-contract activities desirable.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with estimating and measurement software such as Buildsoft Global, Cubit Pro or CostX.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior QS with the commercial management of live projects.
• Prepare pre-contract tender enquiries, estimates and tender documentation.
• Carry out quantity take-offs and prepare Bills of Quantities in accordance with ARM5.
• Assist with tender analysis, price negotiations, cost reviews and value engineering.
• Procure subcontractors and suppliers, including review and comparison of quotations.
• Prepare interim valuations and monitor project costs against budgets.
• Assist with final accounts and cost reports; maintain commercial records.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Education

Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics degree (NFQ Level 8)

Tools

Buildsoft Global

Cubit Pro

CostX

Microsoft Excel

Job description

STRIVE Search is seeking an ambitious Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join a Dublin-based commercial team for an established Irish-owned construction company.

This role focuses on pre-contract tendering, estimating and live project commercial management, with exposure to cost control, VARs and final accounts. Degree in QS, 3+ years' experience, and strong Excel/CostX skills are required.