Junior Quantity Surveyor

Role overview

An established civil engineering contractor is looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its commercial team. This position is suited to a fresh graduate or someone with up to 12 months of relevant experience who wants to build a career in quantity surveying while working on major infrastructure schemes.

The role combines office and site exposure and will support projects across Dublin, Meath, and Kildare, including a flagship assignment at Dublin Airport. You will work alongside experienced commercial professionals and gain practical involvement across the full quantity surveying lifecycle on civil engineering and infrastructure works.

Key responsibilities

• Help prepare cost reports, valuations, and other commercial project documents.
• Assist with the administration and control of subcontractor accounts.
• Support the review and processing of subcontractor payment applications.
• Track project expenditure and flag potential commercial risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to the preparation, negotiation, and settlement of variations and final accounts.
• Keep commercial records and project files accurate and up to date.
• Work with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients as required.
• Support monthly forecasting and cost reporting activities.
• Assist with procurement tasks and subcontract package preparation.
• Follow commercial procedures and contractual obligations throughout the project.

Requirements

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or another relevant construction-related subject.
• About one year of experience in a quantity surveying position is preferred, though suitable placement experience from college will also be taken into account.
• Exposure to civil engineering projects is an advantage.
• Candidates with broader construction experience may also be considered.
• Strong capability with numbers, analysis, and commercial thinking.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work on your own initiative as well as collaboratively.
• A full driving licence is required.

What is offered

• Salary in the range of €40,000 to €45,000, depending on experience.
• A company vehicle will be provided.
• Opportunity to join a respected civil engineering contractor.
• Hands-on exposure to large and varied infrastructure projects, including work connected to Dublin Airport.

Application note

Interested candidates who are graduate quantity surveyors or recent graduates with a civil engineering and infrastructure focus can discuss the role confidentially by contacting Amy Maguire or sending a CV. The recruiter states that CVs are never forwarded to clients without permission.

Recruitment company information

The hiring is being handled by a construction and engineering recruitment consultancy based in Dublin with more than 27 years of experience placing professionals across Ireland and internationally.