Junior Quantity Surveyor — Global Cost & Claims Focus

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

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.