Junior Quantity Surveyor

Location: On site / Limerick, Ireland
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Business Operations Surveyor
Salary: Negotiable salary

Overview

The Junior Quantity Surveyor will support the commercial management of power plant and energy infrastructure projects (e.g. gas-fired, renewable, balance-of-plant works) within EPC, EPCM, or multi-package delivery models commonly used in the power sector in Ireland and the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of project cost plans, cost reports, interim valuations, and final accounts for power plant works.
• Carry out measurement and quantity take-offs for civil & structural works (foundations, buildings, piling); mechanical and piping supports; electrical works (ducting, cable containment, earthing).
• Prepare Bills of Quantities / Schedules of Rates in accordance with ARM4 (Ireland) and CESMM4 / NRM (UK, where applicable).
• Support estimating activities for enabling works, temporary works, and design changes.
• Assist in the preparation of procurement packages for power plant works.
• Support the issue and evaluation of RFQs / tenders in line with agreed procurement strategies.
• Assist with the administration of subcontractor accounts, including measurement verification, interim payment applications, record keeping and cost tracking.
• Maintain cost records for supplier and subcontractor variations under guidance from senior staff.
• Assist in administering contracts typically used on power projects, such as EPC / EPCM contracts; public works contracts; NEC / bespoke energy contracts (Ireland/UK & private clients).
• Support the tracking and assessment of variations and change orders linked to design development or site conditions.
• Maintain commercial logs and support early identification of cost and programme risks.
• Escalate potential commercial or contractual issues to senior management promptly.
• Support Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and project cashflow reporting.
• Liaise with the accounts department to reconcile costs incurred, value certified, forecast final outturn.
• Assist with preparation of monthly commercial and cost reports for management and client interfaces.
• Work closely with engineering, construction, and planning teams to align quantities with design maturity, support pricing of design changes, and maintain traceability between drawings, models, and cost data.
• Assist in managing commercial impacts arising from temporary works requirements.
• Use commercial and measurement software relevant to power projects, including BIM-based measurement tools where applicable and CostX.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for cost reporting and analysis.
• Support digital cost management and document control systems.
• Support the implementation of Health & Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001) and Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001).
• Ensure commercial activities align with project safety, quality, and environmental requirements typical of power plant construction.
• Work under the guidance and mentoring of senior commercial staff.
• Develop knowledge of power plant construction methods, sequencing, and commercial risk profiles.
• Build experience in EPC-style contracting, change management, and cost forecasting.
• Participate in training and continuous professional development.
• Undertake other related duties appropriate to the level of the role as assigned by management.