Quantity Surveying Graduate - Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Designer Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured graduate development

Exposure to international M&E work

Mentoring from experienced pros

Career progression

Job summary

Designer Group, a leading international M&E contractor headquartered in Dublin, is seeking a Quantity Surveying Graduate to join our Commercial team and gain practical experience across the full project lifecycle.

You will work alongside senior Quantity Surveyors to develop cost control, valuations, subcontract management and project reporting, with structured graduate development and mentoring across major international M&E projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quantity Surveying team with project cost control and reporting.
• Assist with valuations, applications for payment and cost reports.
• Support subcontractor accounts and payments.
• Review contracts, variations and commercial documentation.
• Assist procurement activities and cost analysis.
• Track project budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office/Excel

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.