Junior Quantity Surveyor

STRIVE Search; Leinster; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

STRIVE Search in Ireland is seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join the civil engineering and demolition sector. The role suits someone with 1-3 years' experience or a recent graduate with placement or site exposure, aiming to develop a commercial career across civil works.

You will assist with valuations, cost reporting, procurement, variations and subcontractor management while working between office and site with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years' experience within Quantity Surveying, ideally civil engineering, groundworks or demolition.
• Placement or site experience welcomed for graduates.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Commercial Manager with the commercial management of civil engineering, groundworks, demolition and enabling works projects.
• Prepare monthly valuations, applications for payment and project cost reports.
• Measure and value completed works across excavation, drainage, concrete, substructure and related works.
• Assist with variations and agreed changes.
• Monitor costs and budgets and flag potential issues.
• Support subcontractor procurement, tender analysis and payment applications.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proactive learner

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Junior Quantity Surveyor – €45k Salary + Company Vehicle

• Civil Engineering, Groundworks & Demolition
• Co. Meath / Dublin

Background

A key client are looking to speak with an ambitious Junior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team of an established civil engineering and demolition contractor. This role would suit a Quantity Surveyor with 1-3 years' experience, or a recent graduate with relevant placement or site experience, who is looking to develop their commercial career across civil engineering, groundworks, demolition and enabling works projects.

Working closely with experienced commercial and project teams, the successful candidate will gain broad exposure to project cost control, procurement, valuations, variations, subcontractor management and commercial reporting.

What's on offer

• Competitive Salary
• Pension
• Company Vehicle
• Discretionary Bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Commercial Manager with the commercial management of civil engineering, groundworks, demolition and enabling works projects.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly valuations, applications for payment and project cost reports.
• Measure and value completed works across excavation, drainage, concrete, substructure, demolition and associated civil works.
• Assist with the preparation, assessment and agreement of variations and additional works.
• Monitor project costs and expenditure against agreed budgets, highlighting any potential commercial issues.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, tender analysis and the comparison of supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Assist with reviewing and processing subcontractor payment applications.
• Maintain accurate commercial records, including measurements, valuations, variations, purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Assist with monthly cost/value reconciliation, forecasting and reporting.
• Work closely with site engineers, foremen and project managers to accurately monitor progress and completed works.
• Attend site visits to develop a strong understanding of construction operations and ensure commercial records accurately reflect works completed on site.
• Assist with the procurement of materials, plant and subcontractor packages.
• Support the identification and management of commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
• Review drawings, specifications and project documentation to ensure a clear understanding of scope and commercial requirements.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal project teams.

Key Requirements

• Degree or relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years' experience within Quantity Surveying, ideally within civil engineering, groundworks, demolition or general construction.
• Recent Quantity Surveying graduates with relevant placement or site experience will also be considered.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of construction costs, valuations, variations, procurement and commercial management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to work with site and commercial teams.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to learning and problem solving.
• Willingness to work between the office and construction sites and develop a strong understanding of project delivery.
• Full clean driving licence desirable.