Job Description

Role: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Client: Tier 1 Main Contractor

Essentials: At least 1-2 years' experience in a similar role; degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent; experience with SAP, CostX, Cubit or similar

Location: Cork

Projects: School Builds, Commercial New-Build

Salary: €45,000 - €55,000

Package: Pension (7.5%), discretionary bonus, 26 days annual leave, income protection, life assurance

Progression: Quantity Surveyor

Reporting to: Commercial Lead

One of Ireland's leading main contractors, known for delivering multi-million-euro projects across Ireland and the UK, is seeking a junior QS to join their award-winning Cork-based team. This role will see you supporting on high-profile, high value construction projects, providing a dynamic and rewarding environment for you to gain valuable Quantity Surveyor experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project cost management, including cash flow forecasts, monthly valuations, cost reports and commercial reviews.
• Assist with procurement and tendering, including measuring quantities, preparing tender packages, liaising with subcontractors and suppliers, and comparing quotations to identify gaps and risks.
• Coordinate subcontractor and consultant appointments, ensuring internal approvals, signed orders, supporting documents and collateral warranties are in place before work begins.
• Assess monthly payment applications from subcontractors and consultants, prepare payment certificates or notices as required, and process approved payments through the relevant commercial system.
• Maintain accurate project records and document control, including contracts, valuations, variations, cost reports, cash flows and payment records.
• Support the commercial team with claims and disputes by gathering records, preparing reports and helping establish the project’s contractual position.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and assist with material purchasing to achieve cost-effective outcomes.
• Provide estimating support when required, including measuring works, issuing enquiries, comparing quotations and checking tender coverage.

Requirements

• At least 1-2 years’ experience in a Junior or Assistant Quantity Surveyor role within the construction industry.
• Degree or Higher Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of construction contracts, procurement and commercial management.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with SAP or similar commercial systems is an advantage.
• Well organised, proactive and able to communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

If you're interested and come close to, match, or even exceed the characteristics above, please apply now and upload your updated CV. For further information contact tim@careeriser.ie or +353 1 576 3469.