Quantity Surveyor - Cork

Cairn Homes Plc; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Cork. The role includes managing subcontract packages, preparing monthly valuations, and reporting on budgets. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of PQS or Contractor experience and strong analytical and communication skills. Employees will enjoy a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, aiming to foster a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance related bonus

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Full health insurance

Annual salary review

Continuous Professional development programme

Paid maternity & paternity leave

Free annual leave days

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Tax saver for travel and bike to work

Talent Development Programmes

Qualifications

• Experience of RC frame, apartment and residential building, or commercial projects ideal.
• Ability to achieve demanding time and quality targets.
• Willingness to attend training to develop knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior QS to manage subcontract packages and oversee payments.
• Prepare monthly internal valuations and cost reports.
• Report on budgets and variations.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Good spoken and written communication skills

Good IT skills

Teamwork abilities

Self-motivated

Education

3-5 years Post-Graduate experience with a PQS or Contractor

Tools

Cubit

Cost-ex

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor, to join our team in Cork.

Key Responsibilities

• Typically the candidate will be expected to undertake and assist with the following duties:
• Assisting the Senior QS to manage subcontract packages and overseeing payments to subcontractors, suppliers and consultants along with normal QS duties.
• Experience of RC frame / apartment and residential building / commercial projects ideal, but not essential.
• Assisting the Senior QS to assist with the preparation of monthly internal valuations and monthly cost reports.
• Reporting on budgets and variations.
• Maintaining subcontractor and supplier contractual details.
• Tasks will be allocated to reflect increasing levels of development and experience.

The

• 3-5 yrs Post-Graduate experience with a PQS or Contractor.
• An ability to achieve demanding time and quality targets.
• Good IT skills with competency using Cubit, Cost-ex or equivalent, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A willingness to attend training and to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills.
• To have strong analytical skills and ability to present findings.
• To have good spoken and written communication skills.
• To be methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate.
• To be good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team.
• To be self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative.
• To be able to co-ordinate a number of different projects at the same time.
• To be willing to accept responsibility for completing designated tasks.

Working with Cairn Homes

At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that’s ready to support you for whatever life brings.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join Cairn which include:

• Competitive salary
• Performance related bonus
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Full health insurance with Irish Life health
• Annual salary review
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Free Cairn annual leave days
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme with VHI
• Tax saver - travel and bike to work
• Culture Committee
• Talent Development Programmes
• Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)

The Cairn purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive.

At Cairn, it’s not what we build, it’s why we build. It’s about putting down a marker that will stand for generations to come. Creating new communities of connection and belonging for an Ireland where people can thrive. Reshaping, redefining, reinvigorating our place in the world. Building for people, progress, and potential.

Because when Cairn build, it’s Built For Good.