Junior QS

Vickerstock; Dublin; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

21 days annual leave

Vehicle / vehicle allowance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Vickerstock is partnering with a leading Irish main contractor to recruit a Junior Quantity Surveyor for their Dublin commercial team. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will contribute to project cost control, procurement and financial reporting while collaborating with project managers and site teams to ensure successful delivery.

You will manage project costs, assist with procurement, prepare internal valuations, monitor expenditure and support cost-saving initiatives to protect

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or related discipline.
• At least 1 year of experience in a QS role within construction or civil engineering.
• Knowledge of procurement, contract law and commercial management.
• Strong negotiation, financial analysis and cost-control skills.
• Proficient in Excel and QS software such as Cubit, CostX or Buildsoft.
• Valid Safe Pass card.
• Excellent communication, organisational and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets and financial reporting with project teams.
• Identify, assess and appoint subcontractors and suppliers per procurement schedules.
• Prepare and manage subcontract orders with compliance documentation.
• Prepare internal valuations and submit for approval.
• Monitor expenditure, identify cost variances and manage contractual changes.
• Prepare and agree variation costs with design teams as projects progress.
• Advise on plant, equipment and procurement decisions to optimise costs.
• Provide regular financial analysis and commercial updates to the Commercial Director.
• Prepare and finalise project accounts near practical completion to protect margins.
• Attend internal/site meetings to support project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental policies.

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or related discipline

Tools

Cubit

CostX

Buildsoft

Job description

Junior Quantity Surveyor | Dublin

Vickerstock are pleased to be partnering with a leading Irish main contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for their commercial team in Dublin. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will play a key role in project cost control, procurement, financial reporting and contractual management, working closely with project managers and site teams to support successful project delivery.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing project costs, budgets and financial reporting in collaboration with project managers and site teams.


• Identifying, assessing and appointing subcontractors and suppliers in line with procurement schedules.


• Preparing and managing subcontract orders, ensuring all relevant health and safety, insurance and compliance documentation is in place.


• Preparing internal valuations and submitting these for approval.


• Monitoring project expenditure, identifying cost variations and managing contractual changes.


• Preparing and agreeing variation costs with design teams as projects progress.


• Advising on plant, equipment and procurement decisions to optimise project costs.


• Providing regular financial analysis and commercial updates to the Commercial Director.


• Preparing and finalising project accounts at or near practical completion, protecting commercial margins.


• Attending internal and site-based meetings to support project delivery.


• Ensuring compliance with company health, safety and environmental policies.

What you will need

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.


• At least one year's experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction or civil engineering.


• Knowledge of procurement, contract law and commercial management.


• Strong negotiation, financial analysis and cost control skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Quantity Surveying software such as Cubit, CostX or Buildsoft.


• A valid Safe Pass card.


• Excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.


• Employer matched contributory pension scheme


• 21 days annual leave


• Vehicle / vehicle allowance


• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.