Junior quantity surveyor

Glantech staffing; Cavan; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary + Benefits

On-Site parking

Company Pension Scheme

Company Wellbeing days & Staff Events

Company Phone and Laptop

Monday - Friday Schedule (On-Site)

Job summary

Glantech staffing is recruiting a Junior Quantity Surveyor for a client in Co. Cavan.

The role provides commercial QS support to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and management, assisting with the financial and commercial management of projects, including measurement, cost control, procurement, subcontractor management, contract administration and reporting. The candidate will have 1–3 years' experience, hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, and be proficient with Bluebeam

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in a junior QS role.
• Third level degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Basic proficiency with take-off software such as Bluebeam or Revit.
• Full driving license for site visits.
• Excellent communication and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Measurement and take-offs: assist in measuring quantities from drawings.
• Cost tracking: monitor live project costs, invoices, changes and monthly expenditure vs budgets.
• Assist with final accounts and close-out.
• Procurement and subcontractor management: issue information and build quotes/comparison sheets.
• Project coordination: liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal teams to communicate commercial information.
• Contract administration: assist with project contracts and documentation.
• Document control: maintain drawings, specs, quotations and valuations.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, escalating where needed.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Quantity Surveying or Construction Management degree

Tools

Bluebeam

Revit

Job description

Junior quantity surveyor – Co.Cavan

In partnership with our client, Glantech staffing are currently recruiting for a Junior Quantity Surveyor. The junior quantity surveyor will provide commercial and quantity surveying support to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and wider management team. The role will assist with the financial and commercial management of projects, including measurement, cost control, procurement, subcontractor management, contract administration, and project reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Measurement & Take-offs: Assist in measuring quantities from drawings.


• Cost Tracking: Monitor live project costs, Invoices, changes, and monthly expenditure against budgets.


• Final Accounts: Assist in compiling financial data to resolve and close out final accounts.


• Rates Analysis: Gather market data and material prices to support cost benchmarking and the preparation of competitive rates.


• Procurement/Subcontractor Management: Issue information to potential suppliers/subcontractors, follow up on quotes, and build comparison sheets.


• Project Coordination: Streamline daily communication between clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure commercial information is communicated accurately and efficiently.


• Contract Administration : Assist with the administration of project contracts, ensuring commercial records, correspondence, notices and supporting documentation are maintained accurately.


• Document Control: Maintain organised records of drawings, specifications, quotations, valuations and other commercial documents.


• Commercial Risks: Assist the Senior QS in identifying potential commercial risks, discrepancies and opportunities, escalating issues where appropriate.


• Other Duties: Undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that may be required to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 1-3 years’ experience in a Junior Quantity Surveyor role (Experience in Retrofit is an advantage but not necessary.)


• The selected candidate must hold a third level degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.


• Software Proficiency: A basic understanding of digital measurement and take-off software such as Bluebeam, Revit, or similar industry-standard programs.


• An ability or willingness to learn how to prepare, read and understand construction drawings, specifications and commercial documentation.


• Good understanding of construction costs, materials, quantities and basic commercial principles.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and management.


• A proactive and reliable approach to problem solving and willingness to learn and develop within the role.


• Strong numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.


• Full driving license is required for potential site visits.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Benefits.


• Ongoing support and career development.


• Company Pension Scheme.


• Company Wellbeing days & Staff Events.


• Company Phone and Laptop.


• On-Site parking.


• Monday - Friday Schedule (On-Site).


• Type: Full time | Permanent.