Quantity Surveyor - Graduate Programme 2027

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Company Pension contributions

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Private Health Insurance contribution

Life and Disability cover

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

CPD and Chartership support

International assignments

Job summary

Suir Engineering, a leading international Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation engineering solutions provider, invites applications for its 2027 Graduate Programme in Quantity Surveying. The 18‑month programme includes hands‑on experience across major projects, mentoring, and exposure to multiple business areas.

Starting salary is €40,000 per year with benefits and opportunities for international assignments on European projects.

Qualifications

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Be proactive and willing to learn and take on challenges.
• Able to work in a team and relocate if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Project Quantity Surveyor with cost management on projects.
• Provide support to the Construction Team on all QS functions.
• Attend handover meetings.
• Follow up contract documents to ensure they are signed and acceptable.
• Follow up on required bonds to ensure issuance.
• Ensure insurance is in place for subcontractors.
• Schedule interim valuation dates for projects.
• Project cash flow projections for assigned projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Graduate Programme 2027

Suir Engineering

Location: On site / Dublin, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Construction & Built Environment | Construction Professionals
AnnualFixed salary:€ 40000.00

Suir Engineering are currently taking applications for our 2027 Graduate Programme.

We are looking for ambitious and motivated Quantity Surveying Graduates to join our 18-month Graduate Programme. At Suir Engineering, graduates are central to our future, and we invest heavily in your training, development, and career growth. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across all stages of large‑scale construction projects, receive support from a dedicated Mentor, and be exposed to different areas of the business.

We currently have graduate position available across Ireland, Denmark & Sweden.

Our Graduate Programme

In addition to on‑job experience, we also provide some specialized programmes for our Graduate Trainees:

• Business Modules – learn how different parts of our business work
• Business Project
• Site Visits

What you will be doing?

• Assisting the Senior Project Quantity Surveyor with relevant project cost management activities
• Providing support to the Construction Team on all QS functions
• Attending all handover meetings
• Following up contract documents, ensuring they are acceptable and signed
• Following up on the required bond to ensure it is issued
• Ensuring relevant insurance is in place, including respective subcontractors
• Scheduling interim valuation dates for assigned projects
• Projecting cash flows for assigned projects

Is this Graduate Program for me?

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on challenges
• Be able to work in a team environment
• Pride in the quality and presentation of work
• Flexibility to work on different sites and relocate if required

What Suir Engineering Offers:

• Salary starting from €40,000 per year
• 23 days of annual leave
• Company Pension contributions – no waiting periods
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Private Health Insurance contribution
• Life and Disability cover
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for employees and their families
• Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership support, and upskilling opportunities
• Opportunities for international assignments on our European projects in Sweden, Denmark, or Germany

Who are we

Here in Suir Engineering we are a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. Our core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Pharma, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. We provide best in class contracting solutions with in‑house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to our customers. Over the past 40 years we have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. We are currently expanding significantly, and are delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the U.K, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Finland

We recognise that continued business success depends on our commitment to and development of our people. We are determined to create a diverse and equal workforce and to ensure our company appeals to the best and brightest people. We wish for all employees to realise their full potential and have the opportunity to grow and develop during their career with Suir. We are also working continuously to promote a culture of positive wellbeing through our wellbeing programmes and supports to employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Programme and the Lighthouse Club. Our way of working is called the Suir Way, designed to help us on a journey of continuous improvement.

• Our people are empowered to make changes to ensure a quality install through effective ways of working.
• Our people have a voice and feel empowered.
• We have an in-built culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement.
• Value is delivered every step of the journey. Our efficient processes deliver value.
• We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment, and quality system within the business.

Suir Engineering are an equal opportunities employer, we value our greatest asset …. our People.