Quantity Surveyor Internship/Placement

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Ireland; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanua invites applications for a Quantity Surveyor Intern based in Ireland. Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will support project commercial activities and assist project managers and surveyors on financial performance of contracts.

You should be currently enrolled in a Quantity Surveyor or related degree, planning to return to college after placement. The role emphasizes on-site engineering exposure, safety, teamwork, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Quantity Surveyor (or related) degree programme.
• Must be returning to college/university after completion of the placement.
• Strong academic foundation with an interest in developing practical, on-site engineering skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning and applying engineering concepts in real-world projects.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a professional environment.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to work on-site and adapt to a dynamic project environment.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with all members of the Commercial team and Project Managers to ensure projects are completed with all necessary contractual administration undertaken.
• Assist in the preparation of cashflow forecasts and other reporting on project performance.
• Assist Commercial team with the preparation of monthly interim valuations to the Client.
• Assist the site management team with management of subcontract packages, including drafting invitation to tender documents and final account statements.
• Assist with accurate and timely contract administration, including drafting Early Warning Notices.
• Assist with cashflow management, including updating the Client payment tracker and highlighting any deductions made.

Job description

Location: On site / Ireland
job type: Contract / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Surveying
Salary: Competitive salary

About Glanua

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK’s largest water utilities, Uisce Éireann (formally Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Affinity Water.

Glanua is passionate about solving today’s environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do.

We have a talented team of 600+ people across Ireland and the UK and are rapidly expanding our workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans.

The Role:

In the role of the Quantity Surveyor Intern, you will be Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and assisting the Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors on the financial performance and reporting of contracts assigned to.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities of Quantity Surveyor Intern are outlined as follows:

• Work closely with all members of the Commercial team and Project Managers to ensure projects are completed with all necessary contractual administration undertaken.
• Assist in the preparation of cashflow forecasts and other reporting on project performance.
• Assist Commercial team with the preparation of monthly interim valuations to the Client.
• Assist the site management team with management of subcontract packages, including drafting invitation to tender documents and final account statements.
• Assist with accurate and timely contract administration, including drafting Early Warning Notices.
• Assist with cashflow management, including updating the Client payment tracker and highlighting any deductions made.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the Quantity Surveyor Intern are outlined as follows:

Currently enrolled in a Quantity Surveyor (or related) degree programme.

Must be returning to college/university after completion of the placement (this is a structured placement opportunity, not a graduate role).

Strong academic foundation with an interest in developing practical, on-site engineering skills.

Enthusiasm for learning and applying engineering concepts in real-world projects.

Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a professional environment.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Willingness to work on-site and adapt to a dynamic project environment.

Commitment to maintaining high standards of Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability.

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