Junior Quantity Surveyor

Conack Construction; Athlone; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension scheme

Phone & laptop

Mentoring

Career progression

Pharma project exposure

Training

Leading firm

Résumé du poste

Conack in Athlone is seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a major pharmaceutical construction project. This role offers hands-on experience under experienced managers on a high-profile project.

You will support cost management, prepare reports, assist with procurement, measure subcontractor works, and help with variations and final accounts. Ideal candidates hold a degree in QS or related field and have 1–3 years of experience in QS roles, with strong numeracy and

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role or relevant industry placement.
• Strong commercial awareness and numerical skills.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and cost management principles.

Responsabilités

• Support the commercial team with the financial management of a major pharmaceutical project.
• Assist in preparing cost reports, valuations, and payment applications.
• Help procure subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare and issue subcontract documentation.
• Measure and value subcontractor works.
• Assist with the preparation and agreement of variations and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and support budget control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Site Teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Support tender submissions and commercial reporting where required.
• Gain exposure to the commercial management of a technically complex, high‑value construction project.

Connaissances

Strong commercial awareness

Numerical skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

IT skills (Excel)

Formation

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or related

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Commercial management software

Description du poste

Join Conack, one of Ireland’s fastest-growing construction companies, delivering award-winning projects across multiple sectors.

We are looking for a Junior Quantity Surveyorto join our commercial team on a major pharmaceutical construction project based in Athlone.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor at the early stages of their career to gain hands‑on experience on a high‑profile pharma project. Working alongside experienced Commercial Managers and Senior Quantity Surveyors, you'll develop your skills in cost management, procurement, contract administration, and commercial project delivery within one of Ireland's fastest‑growing construction companies.

What You'll Do

• Support the commercial team with the financial management of a major pharmaceutical project

• Assist in preparing cost reports, valuations, and payment applications

• Help procure subcontractors and suppliers

• Prepare and issue subcontract documentation

• Measure and value subcontractor works

• Assist with the preparation and agreement of variations and final accounts

• Monitor project costs and support budget control throughout the project lifecycle

• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation

• Liaise with Project Managers, Site Teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients

• Support tender submissions and commercial reporting where required

• Gain exposure to the commercial management of a technically complex, high‑value construction project

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline

• 1–3 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role or relevant industry placement

• Strong commercial awareness and numerical skills

• Good understanding of construction contracts and cost management principles

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and commercial management software

• Motivated, proactive, and eager to develop a career in Quantity Surveying

• Experience working on construction projects in Ireland is an advantage

• Previous exposure to pharmaceutical, industrial, or commercial projects is beneficial but not essential

What You’ll Get

• Company Pension Scheme

• Company Phone & Laptop

• Ongoing mentoring from experienced Quantity Surveyors

• Career progression opportunities

• Exposure to a major pharmaceutical construction project

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Work with one of Ireland’s leading construction firms