Junior Quantity Surveyor

Uniting Holding; Ireland; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Company Phone & Laptop

Ongoing mentoring

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to major pharmaceutical build

Ongoing training and professional dev

Job summary

Conack, one of Ireland’s fastest-growing construction companies, is seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team on a major pharmaceutical 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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Numerical skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

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

Tools

Commercial management software

Job description

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