Junior Quantity Surveyor | Kildare

Kirby Group Engineering; Kildare; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Career development

Mentoring

Exposure to landmark projects

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking a Graduate/Junior Quantity Surveyor to begin a career with a leading European engineering contractor. You’ll support the commercial team on project costs, contracts, valuations and client relationships, gaining real responsibility early in your career.

Join a multinational, collaborative team delivering data centre, life sciences, industrial and power projects. Fresh graduates or early-career professionals are encouraged to apply and develop under experienced

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness and interest in construction/engineering.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial team in managing project costs, contracts, valuations and client relationships.
• Assist with variations and contract changes.
• Support preparation, submission and follow-up of interim and final accounts.
• Assist with claims management and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure timely payment certificates are prepared and issued.
• Maintain accurate commercial records (claims, certificates, variations, retention).
• Monitor retention payments and assist with recovery.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders on commercial matters.
• Develop understanding of contract terms, obligations and risk management.
• Record all completed work under the appropriate commercial categories.
• Assist with labour, materials and cost escalations.
• Produce detailed commercial reports for project and senior management.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Construction sector interest

Fast-paced environment

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / related

Job description

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of 'leading edge' engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby's Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of 'blue chip' companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Junior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Ireland / UK / Europe (Project Dependent)

Reporting to: Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Build Your Commercial Career with Kirby Group Engineering

Fresh from university and wondering where to start your Quantity Surveying career? If you want more than a desk, spreadsheets, and being the person who updates someone else's reports, keep reading. At Kirby Group Engineering, we're looking for ambitious Graduate and Junior Quantity Surveyors with a genuine interest in construction, commercial management, and delivering complex engineering projects. This is an opportunity to join one of Europe's leading engineering contractors and learn from experienced commercial professionals working on some of the most significant data centre, life sciences, industrial and power projects in the market. You'll be given real responsibility, real exposure, and real opportunities to develop into a commercially focused construction professional.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Junior Quantity Surveyor, you'll support the commercial team in managing project costs, contracts, valuations, and client relationships while building a strong foundation in commercial project delivery.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Working closely with project and planning teams to assess project progress and commercial performance.
• Assisting with the identification, preparation, and evaluation of variations and contract changes.
• Supporting the preparation, submission, and follow-up of interim and final accounts.
• Assisting with claims management and supporting commercial negotiations where required.
• Ensuring payment certificates are prepared and issued in a timely manner.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records, including claims, certificates, variations, and retention accounts.
• Monitoring retention payments and supporting recovery as they become due.
• Assisting with client and stakeholder engagement on commercial matters.
• Developing an understanding of contract terms, client obligations, and commercial risk management.
• Ensuring all completed work is correctly recorded and captured under the appropriate commercial categories.
• Supporting the identification and evaluation of labour, material, and cost escalations.
• Producing detailed commercial reports for project and senior management teams.

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in the construction and engineering sector.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced project environment.

Why Join Kirby Group Engineering?

Kirby Group Engineering has established itself as a leading mechanical and electrical engineering contractor, delivering complex projects for many of the world's most recognised clients. Our reputation is built on delivering excellence, investing in our people, and creating genuine opportunities for long-term career development. When you join Kirby, you're not joining a graduate programme where you'll spend years watching from the sidelines. You'll become part of project teams delivering major engineering projects while receiving mentorship, structured development, and support from experienced industry professionals.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Structured career development and mentoring.
• Exposure to landmark projects across multiple sectors.
• Opportunities for progression within a growing international business.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing professional and technical development.

If you're ready to build a career rather than simply find a job, we'd love to hear from you. Join Kirby Group Engineering and start your journey towards becoming a future commercial leader.

For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies - Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on [phone].

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.