Junior Quantity Surveyor: Launch a Dynamic Construction Career

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive collaborative environment

Reputable construction company

Job summary

JJ Rhatigan is seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team across procurement, tendering and cost control. The role offers exposure to all aspects of commercial management within a leading construction company in Ireland.

You will help manage tender processes, assist with subcontractor and consultant procurement, and support monthly cashflow and reporting. A degree in QS or related discipline is required, with strong numerical and Excel skills for effective cost management.

Qualifications

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement processes and commercial management principles.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with SAP or similar systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist procurement process including take offs, tender documentation, issuing tender enquiries and tracking returns.
• Develop and maintain a schedule of interested subcontractors/suppliers and support tender communication.
• Review tender quotations against scope, drawings and specifications; raise queries and obtain updates.
• Compile tender comparisons and highlight scope gaps, exclusions and commercial risk.
• Support procurement of subcontractors and consultants in line with procurement process.
• Prepare internal sign-off documentation and ensure orders are issued with all documents.
• Assist with monthly applications for work, including certs and payless notices.
• Upload approved payments to SAP for approvals and ensure timely payments.
• Assist with commercial reporting including CVR, cashflows and project reviews.
• Maintain project records on SharePoint and ensure proper document control.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree or Higher Diploma in Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

JJ Rhatigan is seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team across procurement, tendering and cost control. The role offers exposure to all aspects of commercial management within a leading construction company in Ireland.

You will help manage tender processes, assist with subcontractor and consultant procurement, and support monthly cashflow and reporting. A degree in QS or related discipline is required, with strong numerical and Excel skills for effective cost management.