Junior Quantity Surveyor

Fohntech Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fohntech Group in Belgium is seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor to support the construction team on pricing, cost control, and contract administration. You will help prepare sub agreements, monitor variations, and maintain robust paper trails for payments and claims.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years QS experience, a degree, strong Excel skills, and a meticulous, analytical mindset to manage budgets and forecast cash flow across projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant experience in the industry.
• 2-4 years’ experience in a QS role.
• Understanding of work contracts.
• Knowledge of Mechanical/Electrical work packages.
• Strong numerical ability.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and preparation of subcontract documentation, and ensuring compliance.
• Pricing of Mechanical and Electrical tenders as required.
• Measurement & pricing of contract variations.
• Preparation of monthly Interim Applications for Payments when applicable.
• Issuing of contractual notices and evaluate loss and expense/acceleration claims.
• Providing accurate, reliable turnover and cashflow forecast on each project.
• Carry out ongoing full review of project cost plan to ensure target margins are achieved.
• Provide mentoring to QS team especially graduates or personnel on scholarship programme.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numeracy

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Job description

Dublin 15, Ireland | Posted on 07/22/2026

This Role is based in Belgium - Rotation Plan available

We are seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Belgium.

As a QS for the project, it is your responsibility to make sure that all aspects of the job is price agreed to ensure an acceptable rate of return.

You are also required to ensure that we maintain a sufficient history/paper trail to effectively support all payment and claim submissions. You are required to set specific goals for your elements of the project that align with the overall project goals and manage the delivery of these goals in a forward looking and controlled manner.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

To provide support to the Construction Team on all Quantity Surveying functions including, but not limited to the following:

• Reviewing and preparation of subcontract documentation, and ensuring compliance
• Pricing of Mechanical and Electrical tenders as required
• Measurement & pricing of contract variations
• Preparation of monthly Interim Application for Payments when applicable
• Issuing of contractual notices and evaluate loss and expense/acceleration claims
• Providing fast, accurate, competitive and profitable estimates to enquiries
• Liaising with the client, main contractor and other departments
• Measurement of site progress on a weekly basis including productivity, physical quantum measures as required
• Financial and contractual control of sub-contractor’s accounts.
• Providing accurate, reliable turnover and cashflow forecast on each project
• Carry out ongoing full review of project cost plan to ensure target contributions/margins are achieved
• Provide advice and mentoring to QS team especially graduates or personnel on scholarship programme.
• Identify, analysis and report on trends on the project
• Managing and forecasting the Cash flow of your package
• Improve and implement best practise commercial processes
• All other duties associated with this role

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• Academically (Degree) qualified and or relevant experience in the industry
• 2-4 years’ experience in a QS role
• A wide understanding of work contracts
• A working knowledge of Mechanical/Electrical Work Packages
• Good with Figures
• Able to negotiate with clients on a professional level
• Experience in use of Excel a requirement
• Excellent Analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail