Graduate Quantity Surveyor.

Our County Kerry based clients are presently recruiting a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their team, supporting the financial and contractual management of specialist sports construction and civil engineering projects from tender through to final account. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to develop their commercial and technical skills while gaining hands-on experience across projects at various sites throughout Ireland. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring project budgets, costs, forecasts and expenditure.
• Support the preparation of valuations, payment applications, variations and final accounts.
• Review project drawings, specifications, contracts and scopes of work.
• Assist with quantity take-offs, cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Support procurement activities and subcontractor cost management.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and report any discrepancies.
• Help identify commercial risks, cost-saving opportunities and potential variations.
• Maintain accurate commercial records, documentation and cost reports.
• Assist with contract administration and commercial correspondence.
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Site Supervisors and senior management.
• Attend site visits, client meetings and project meetings as required.

Requirements

• Degree or relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• Recent graduate or candidate seeking their first opportunity in Quantity Surveying.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn from experienced professionals.
• An interest in construction costs, procurement, contracts and commercial management.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites throughout Ireland.

Salary is open to negotiation and based on experience. For further information, please email me directly at [email protected].