Overview
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be at the heart of an exciting new West Apron Vehicle Underpass project at Dublin Airport. Join our dynamic team and make a difference!
The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be involved in the quantity surveying area and be responsible for carrying out tasks assigned by the team manager, assisting other engineers with tasks, following guidance and contributing original ideas. The role holder is required to work closely with the construction management, engineers and surveyors to keep projects on track, and will be responsible for conducting desktop and field research, attending meetings, performing all practical and administrative duties assigned by the team manager, assisting on projects and writing up reports, offering suggestions for improvement.
About Us: At Sacyr UK and Ireland, we’re passionate about creating a better world through our projects. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a crucial role in our team. Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and designed for everyone to thrive. We don’t just say it – we live it, we’re proud to have been named a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer in both 2024 and 2025, and to be accredited as a Living Wage and Disability Confident employer.
About you: If your values align with ours, and you are passionate about being part of our team, read on! Our team is professional, great communicators, adaptable, full of integrity and generally a fabulous bunch. If this sounds like you, and you can demonstrate the required skills and experience, we want to hear from you.
Our benefits:
* Inclusive work environment, Sunday Times Top 100 Employer 2024 and 2025
* 34 days holiday
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Financial, Emotional and Physical Wellbeing Support
* Ongoing professional development opportunities
* Professional membership support
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount scheme
* Language lessons
* Life insurance
* Sick pay
* Wellness Your Way programme
* Annual Health Checks
Key Responsibilities
* Observe, assist & support the engineering team with the following tasks: understand project requirements and carry out tasks set by the supervisor/team manager.
* Shadow experienced colleagues, ask questions and assist wherever possible.
* Conduct research and collate data; analyse data and write reports according to specifications.
* Work closely and manage the relevant sections within the project; ensure all quality procedures set out in the Project Quality Plan are followed.
* Collaborate with all stakeholders on the project; deliver presentations to staff members and other stakeholders.
* Observe existing strategies and techniques and offer suggestions for improvement; follow health and safety guidelines.
* Participate in meetings and workshops; take notes and share findings with management and stakeholders.
* Work with staff to foster professional values and build good relationships.
* Communicate and liaise with sub-contractors and be responsible for their successful delivery in conjunction with the construction team.
* Measure quantities; assist with preparation of monthly financial statements of anticipated Final Accounts detailing status of variations (budget, submitted, agreed), in conjunction with project management.
* Other duties as determined by management.
Essential criteria
* Legal right to work in the Republic of Ireland
* Willingness to complete a 5-year background screening as part of the hiring process
* Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying or related discipline
* Ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and stakeholders both verbally and in writing
* Interpersonal skills with ability to negotiate to achieve the best price from suppliers
* Logical problem solving with solid analytical skills and understanding of business processes
* Eager to learn with attention to numerical detail
* Excellent multi-tasking, time management and organisational abilities
* Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience from student placement in engineering/construction
* Knowledge of or experience with engineering software
* Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
In return, you will be working on a high-profile project where you will be supported by a collaborative team in a learning environment. We offer local and global career opportunities and, while this project is based in Dublin, our teams are truly global.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are open to making reasonable adjustments to enable all applicants to participate in the recruitment process. Please let us know if you need any adjustments as part of the application process.
Ready to be part of our transformative journey? Apply now and contribute to building a better future!
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