Junior Quantity Surveyor

Global Professional Consultants; Dunshaughlin; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Exposure to major projects

Dublin Airport exposure

Competitive salary

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants is seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join their civil engineering teams across Dublin and surrounding areas. This role suits a recent graduate or someone with up to one year of experience aiming to develop expertise in civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

You will work alongside senior commercial staff on cost reporting, subcontractor accounts, payments, and variations, with office and site-based exposure, including a flagship project at Dublin

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Up to 1 year of QS experience or relevant placement.
• Experience in civil engineering projects desirable.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Full driving licence required.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of project cost reports, valuations, and commercial documentation.
• Support subcontractor accounts management and payment applications.
• Monitor costs and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Maintain commercial records and project documentation.
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Assist with monthly cost reporting and forecasting.
• Support procurement activities and subcontractor packages.
• Ensure adherence to commercial procedures and contract requirements.

Skills

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Excel

Communication skills

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or related construction discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Junior Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering Projects

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or an individual with up to one year's experience to develop their career within a well-established and highly regarded contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across Dublin and surrounding areas.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior commercial staff, gaining exposure to all aspects of quantity surveying on civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The role offers a combination of office and site-based experience, supporting the delivery of projects across Dublin, Meath, and Kildare, with a flagship project based at Dublin Airport.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of project cost reports, valuations, and commercial documentation
• Support the management and administration of subcontractor accounts
• Assist in the preparation and assessment of subcontractor payment applications
• Monitor project costs and help identify commercial risks and opportunities
• Assist with the preparation and agreement of variations and final accounts
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation
• Liaise with site management teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients
• Support monthly cost reporting and forecasting processes
• Assist with procurement activities and subcontractor packages
• Ensure commercial procedures and contractual requirements are followed throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related construction discipline
• Ideally 1 year's experience in a Quantity Surveying role, although candidates with relevant work placement experience gained during college will also be considered
• Previous experience within civil engineering projects is desirable
• Candidates with a general construction background will also be consideredStrong numerical, analytical, and commercial awareness skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Full driving licence required

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (€45,000 – €55,000 DOE)
• Company vehicle provided
• Opportunity to work with a leading civil engineering contractor
• Exposure to large-scale and varied infrastructure projects, including Dublin Airport