Assistant Project Surveyor - Main Contractor - Dublin

Office/Project Location: Dublin

Employment Type: Full time

Work Location: Site / Office Based

Pay: Salary €40,000 - €50,000 + Package (commensurate with experience)

Experience: 2-4+ years' Quantity Surveying / Commercial experience with a Main Contractor or Consultancy

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is one of Ireland’s leading Tier 1 building main contractors, renowned for delivering landmark commercial, residential, healthcare, educational, and high-tech capital projects across the country.

An Assistant Project Surveyor is required to join their commercial delivery team on site for major building projects across Dublin and the Leinster region.

Working closely with Project Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers, they will assist in the commercial and contractual management of active construction packages, taking responsibility for measurements, interim valuations, subcontractor administration, variation pricing, and cost monitoring from commencement through to project completion.

Prepare and maintain detailed measurement records, valuation schedules, and monthly interim payment applications

Assess, measure, price, and substantiate scope variations, contract claims, and compensation events

Administer subcontractor and supplier accounts, issuing instructions, reviewing payment applications, and verifying milestones

Conduct regular site inspections and progress audits to verify installed quantities, workmanship, and contract compliance

Prepare monthly cost monitoring reports, Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), budget updates, and risk/opportunity analyses

Liaise daily with Project Managers, site delivery teams, design consultants, and client representatives to resolve commercial issues

Maintain orderly commercial and contractual records within the Document Management System (DMS)

Assist in trade package procurement, issuing tender enquiries, analysing quotes, and compiling commercial comparisons

Support project risk management by assessing sensitivities, contingencies, and potential value-engineering solutions

Participate in client progress and commercial review meetings, tracking actions and updating stakeholders

Requirements

Degree (Level 8) in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or Commercial Management

2-4+ years' post-graduate experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Surveyor with an established Main Contractor or Consultancy

Solid practical understanding of measurement take-offs, interim payment valuations, and variation management

Good working knowledge of standard Irish construction contracts (RIAI, Public Works, Design & Build)

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, commercial management systems, and Document Management Systems (DMS)

Strong numerical, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail

Full clean driver's licence and willingness to work on project sites across Dublin/Leinster

Package

Competitive base salary (€40,000 - €50,000 depending on experience)

Contributory company pension scheme

Funded professional subscriptions (SCSI / RICS / CIOB) and APC support

Structured continuous professional development (CPD) and internal career progression pathways

Comprehensive employee benefits and wellness programmes

Contact

Laura McKenna is the consultant managing this position.

If you are an Assistant Project Surveyor interested in Tier 1 main contractor roles in Dublin, you can contact Laura by e-mail laura@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-9696684 for a confidential chat.

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With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Staff in Ireland.

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