Graduate Quantity Surveyor - (IRE)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Delivery of Commercial Management Services for individual projects.

• Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.

• To provide assistance to the Senior QS, and support on all commercial issues within the Project(s).

Team Working

• Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.

• Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance.

• Delegation of appropriate work to junior staff, whilst maintaining accountability.

Commercial Service Delivery

• Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.

• Preparation of Valuations/Application for payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.

• Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.

• Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.

• Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.

• Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers.

• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.

• Challenge & manage in cost control / cost mitigation.

• Ensure the correct site records are maintained.

• Implement a WBS structure to satisfy the Client & Contract requirements.

• Assist with preparation of the Cost to Complete and Risk analysis Register for the projects(s).

• Preparation of change events, extension of time claims, final accounts etc.

• Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required.

• Ensure appropriate Client Management is initiated and maintained.

• Helping to maximise the cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans.

• Maintain / assist in the production of the margin improvement plan on the project.

• Undertake any other work as required of you by your line manager.

Corporate Development

• Attend client engagement events for equivalent level customer feedback.

• Involvement in Business Improvement Initiatives.

Note: In addition to these functions personnel are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required in order to support the objectives of the Group/Company/ Operational Unit

Entry Requirements

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics (or set to graduate by September 2027)

• On route to being Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.

• Full driving license.

• All roles are expected to have the relevant competency skills cards.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Construction Experience (desirable)

• Commercially astute. Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.

• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).

• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.

• Civil Engineering and Steel Structures.

• Experience in estimating and takeoffs (desirable).

• Problem solving skills

• Personal ownership your development

• Team working skills

Additional Requirements

• You need a full Irish driving licence due to the locations of projects.

• Eligible to work in the Ireland with a valid work permit if applicable. Please note, we do not provide sponsorship.

• To provide you with the best development opportunities we may ask you to work away from your home location within the Ireland during your 2-year programme.

Our Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process consists of three stages:

1. Application including a CV

1. Online interview

1. In-person interview