Quantity Surveyor (Graduate)

Cairn; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction company in Dublin is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor for an 18-month fixed term, site-based position. The role involves assisting in managing subcontract packages and preparing cost reports. Candidates should have a Degree in Quantity Surveying and strong analytical and IT skills. The company offers competitive salaries, a performance-related bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance related bonus

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Full health insurance

Annual salary review

CPD programme & funding

Paid maternity & paternity leave

Free annual leave days

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Tax saver - travel and bike to work

Culture Committee

Talent Development Programmes

Approved Profit Sharing Scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying is essential.
• Relevant work experience is desirable.
• Ability to achieve demanding time and quality targets.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior QS with managing subcontract packages.
• Prepare internal valuations and cost reports.
• Report on budgets and variations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Good IT skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Education

3rd Level Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Cubit

Cost-ex

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Cairn Homes are looking for a graduate Quantity Surveyor. This is an 18-month fixed term, site-based graduate position.

Key responsibilities:

Typically our Graduate Quantity Surveyors will be expected to undertake and assist with the following duties;

• Assisting the Senior QS to manage subcontract packages and overseeing payments to subcontractors, suppliers and consultants along with normal QS duties
• Getting exposure of RC frame / apartment and residential building / commercial projects
• Assisting the Senior QS to assist with the preparation of monthly internal valuations and monthly cost reports
• Reporting on budgets and variations.
• Maintaining subcontractor and supplier contractual details

Tasks will be allocated to reflect increasing levels of development and experience.

The candidate:

• 3rd Level Degree in Quantity Surveying
• Relevant work experience desirable
• An ability to achieve demanding time and quality targets.
• Good IT skills with familiarity of Cubit, Cost-ex or equivalent, Microsoft Word and Excel
• A willingness to attend training and to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills.
• To have strong analytical skills and ability to present findings
• To have good spoken and written communication skills
• To be methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate
• To be good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team.
• To be self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative
• To be able to co-ordinate a number of different projects at the same time.
• To be willing to accept responsibility for completing designated tasks.

Working with Cairn Homes

At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that’s ready to support you for whatever life brings.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits in Cairn which include

• Competitive salary
• Performance related bonus
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Full health insurance with Irish Life health
• Annual salary review
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Free Cairn annual leave days
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme with VHI
• Tax saver - travel and bike to work
• Culture Committee
• Talent Development Programmes
• Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)

The Cairn purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive.At Cairn, it is not what we build, it is why we build. It is about putting down a marker that will stand for generations to come. Creating new communities of connection and belonging for an Ireland where people can thrive. Reshaping, redefining, reinvigorating our place in the world. Building for people, progress, and potential.

Because when Cairn build, it’s Built For Good.