Quantity Surveyor

RecruitmentPlus; Cavan; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitmentPlus on behalf of our client are seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join their successful manufacturing and sustainable energy solutions leading organisation. Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan opportunity.

You will support the Senior Quantity Surveyor with measurement, cost control, procurement and project reporting, gaining exposure to commercial management on live projects. Drive learning and contribute to final accounts and risk reviews.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in a Junior Quantity Surveyor role with a third level degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Basic understanding of digital measurement and take-off software such as Bluebeam, Revit, or similar programs.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications and commercial documentation.
• Understanding of construction costs, materials, quantities and basic commercial principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full driving license for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Measurement & Take-offs: Assist in measuring quantities from drawings.
• Cost Tracking: Monitor live project costs, invoices, changes, and monthly expenditure against budgets.
• Final Accounts: Assist in compiling financial data to resolve and close out final accounts.
• Rates Analysis: Gather market data and material prices to support cost benchmarking and the preparation of competitive rates.
• Procurement/Subcontractor Management: Issue information to potential suppliers/subcontractors, follow up on quotes, and build comparison sheets.
• Project Coordination: Streamline daily communication between clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure commercial information is communicated accurately and efficiently.
• Contract Administration: Assist with administration of project contracts, ensuring commercial records and notices are maintained.
• Document control: Maintain organised records of drawings, specifications, quotations, valuations and other commercial documents.
• Commercial Risks: Assist in identifying potential commercial risks and opportunities, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Other Duties: Undertake any other reasonable duties to fulfil the role.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

Revit

Job description

Job Type: Permanent Location: Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan Ref: S12056

RecruitmentPlus on behalf of our client are seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join their successful manufacturing and sustainable energy solutions leading organisation.

Ideal candidates will have around 1 years+ working/placement experience and will provide commercial and quantity surveying support to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and wider management team. You will assist with the financial and commercial management of projects, including measurement, cost control, procurement, subcontractor management, contract administration and project reporting.

Requirements

• 1-3 years’ experience in a Junior Quantity Surveyor role (Experience in Retrofit is an advantage but not necessary.) with a third level degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• A basic understanding of digital measurement and take-off software such as Bluebeam, Revit, or similar industry-standard programs.
• An ability or willingness to learn how to prepare, read and understand construction drawings, specifications and commercial documentation.
• Have a good understanding of construction costs, materials, quantities and basic commercial principles.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and management.
• A proactive and reliable approach to problem solving and willingness to learn and develop within the role.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Full driving license is required for potential site visits.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Measurement & Take-offs: Assist in measuring quantities from drawings.
• Cost Tracking: Monitor live project costs, Invoices, changes, and monthly expenditure against budgets.
• Final Accounts: Assist in compiling financial data to resolve and close out final accounts.
• Rates Analysis: Gather market data and material prices to support cost benchmarking and the preparation of competitive rates.
• Procurement/Subcontractor Management: Issue information to potential suppliers/subcontractors, follow up on quotes, and build comparison sheets.
• Project Coordination: Streamline daily communication between clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure commercial information is communicated accurately and efficiently.
• Contract Administration: Assist with the administration of project contracts, ensuring commercial records, correspondence, notices and supporting documentation are maintained accurately.
• Document control: Maintain organised records of drawings, specifications, quotations, valuations and other commercial documents.
• Commercial Risks: Assist the Senior QS in identifying potential commercial risks, discrepancies and opportunities, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Other Duties: Undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that may be required to fulfil the requirements of the role.

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