Junior QS

Junior Quantity Surveyor Dublin

Vickerstock are pleased to be partnering with a leading Irish main contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for their commercial team in Dublin. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will play a key role in project cost control, procurement, financial reporting and contractual management, working closely with project managers and site teams to support successful project delivery.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing project costs, budgets and financial reporting in collaboration with project managers and site teams.


• Identifying, assessing and appointing subcontractors and suppliers in line with procurement schedules.


• Preparing and managing subcontract orders, ensuring all relevant health and safety, insurance and compliance documentation is in place.


• Preparing internal valuations and submitting these for approval.


• Monitoring project expenditure, identifying cost variations and managing contractual changes.


• Preparing and agreeing variation costs with design teams as projects progress.


• Advising on plant, equipment and procurement decisions to optimise project costs.


• Providing regular financial analysis and commercial updates to the Commercial Director.


• Preparing and finalising project accounts at or near practical completion, protecting commercial margins.


• Attending internal and site-based meetings to support project delivery.


• Ensuring compliance with company health, safety and environmental policies.

What you will need

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.


• At least one year's experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction or civil engineering.


• Knowledge of procurement, contract law and commercial management.


• Strong negotiation, financial analysis and cost control skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Quantity Surveying software such as Cubit, CostX or Buildsoft.


• A valid Safe Pass card.


• Excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.


• Employer matched contributory pension scheme


• 21 days annual leave


• Vehicle / vehicle allowance


• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.