Junior Quantity Surveyor

Junior Quantity Surveyor – Industrial & Pharmaceutical Projects

Location: Cork, with travel to project sites in Limerick, Clonmel and other locations

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Experience: Graduate to 3 years' experience

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing specialist construction business delivering projects across the pharmaceutical, life sciences, industrial, semiconductor, energy and data centre sectors .

The business specialises in industrial insulation and cladding for mechanical services , working as part of large-scale construction projects for major industrial and pharmaceutical clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate or Junior QS who wants to develop their commercial career in a specialist area of construction and gain experience on major, high-value projects.

You will work closely with experienced Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers, Contracts Managers and project teams, learning how to commercially manage specialist packages from tender through to final account.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Junior Quantity Surveyor, you will assist with the commercial management of industrial insulation and cladding packages on live projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the measurement and valuation of insulation and cladding works
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and project information
• Taking off quantities from drawings and project documentation
• Assisting with tendering and pricing of works
• Reviewing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Preparing and tracking variations and additional works
• Assisting with monthly valuations and applications for payment
• Monitoring project costs against budgets
• Tracking labour, materials and other project costs
• Assisting with cost reports and commercial forecasting
• Supporting subcontractor and supplier account management
• Working with site teams to measure and verify completed works
• Liaising with main contractors, clients, suppliers and project teams
• Maintaining accurate commercial records
• Assisting with the preparation of final accounts
• Learning and developing your understanding of contracts and commercial management

The Projects

You will gain experience working on large-scale industrial and pharmaceutical projects , with the potential for future exposure to major data centre projects .

The work involves specialist mechanical-service packages, including insulation and metal cladding associated with extensive pipework and equipment installations.

This is not a traditional housebuilding or small-scale construction QS role. It is an opportunity to develop experience within large, technically demanding industrial projects .

About You

We are interested in candidates who are ambitious and want to develop a long-term career in Quantity Surveying.

You may be:

• A recent Quantity Surveying graduate
• A Junior Quantity Surveyor with 1–3 years' experience
• Working in a construction-related commercial role and looking to progress
• Experienced in mechanical, M&E, industrial or specialist construction

You should have:

• A degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Good numerical and analytical ability
• Strong attention to detail
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A willingness to learn and develop
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites

Previous experience in industrial insulation is not required. Training and support will be provided to the right candidate.

Location & Travel

The role will be primarily Cork-based, with approximately 2–3 days per week working from the Cork office .

There will also be regular travel to live project sites, including Limerick, Clonmel and other locations depending on project requirements .

Travel will be subsidised/supported by the company.

Career Development

This role offers the opportunity to build strong commercial experience within a specialist and growing area of construction.

You will work alongside experienced commercial and project professionals and develop practical experience in:

• Measurement
• Estimating and pricing
• Valuations
• Cost control
• Variations
• Procurement
• Subcontract management
• Commercial reporting
• Contract administration
• Final accounts

As your experience develops, there will be opportunities to take on increased responsibility and progress towards a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor position.

Apply

If you are a Graduate or Junior Quantity Surveyor looking for an opportunity to develop your career on major pharmaceutical, industrial and future data centre projects, we would like to hear from you.