Quantity Surveying Graduate - Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Designer Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Designer Group is seeking a motivated Quantity Surveying Graduate to join our Commercial team and gain practical experience across the full project lifecycle on major M&E projects.

You will work alongside senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers to develop cost control, procurement, subcontract management, valuations and project reporting, building a long-term career in construction and engineering with a global firm.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a commercial environment.
• Previous construction experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quantity Surveying team with project cost control and reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of valuations, applications for payment and cost reports.
• Support the management of subcontractor accounts and payments.
• Assist with reviewing contracts, variations and commercial documentation.
• Support procurement activities and analysis of project costs.
• Assist with tracking project budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with project, procurement, estimating and finance teams.

Skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Designer Group

Designer Group is a leading international mechanical and electrical provider specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply and installation of M&E services. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver complex engineering solutions across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe, partnering with some of the world's largest multinational companies across sectors including data centres, pharmaceuticals, commercial, industrial and energy.

Our common purpose is delivering ambitious, innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, building client partnerships that bear testament to the standards we uphold.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveying Graduate, you will join our Commercial team and gain practical experience across the full project lifecycle, supporting the commercial management of major M&E projects.

Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers, you will develop your understanding of cost control, procurement, subcontract management, valuations, variations and project reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate to develop a long-term career within the construction and engineering industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Quantity Surveying team with project cost control and reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of valuations, applications for payment and cost reports.
• Support the management of subcontractor accounts and payments.
• Assist with reviewing contracts, variations and commercial documentation.
• Support procurement activities and analysis of project costs.
• Assist with tracking project budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with project, procurement, estimating and finance teams.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a commercial environment.
• Previous construction experience is advantageous but not essential.

What We Offer

• Structured graduate development and on-the-job training.
• Exposure to major international M&E projects.
• Mentoring from experienced professionals.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive team environment.
• The opportunity to build a long-term career with Designer Group.