Junior Quantity Surveyor

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.

The role focuses on assisting with:

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• Cost Management Support
  
• Procurement & Subcontracting Support
  
• Contract Administration Support
  

Cost Management & Measurement

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:

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• Civil & structural works (foundations, buildings, piling)
  
• Mechanical and piping supports
  
• Electrical works (ducting, cable containment, earthing)
  
• Balance-of-Plant (BoP)
  
• Enabling works
  

Prepare Bills of Quantities / Schedules of Rates in accordance with:

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• ARM4 (Ireland)
  
• 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:

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• 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:

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• EPC / EPCM contracts
  
• Public Works Contracts
  
• NEC / bespoke energy contracts (Ireland/UK & private clients)
  

Support the tracking and assessment of:

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• Variations
  
• Compensation events
  
• 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:

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• 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:

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• Align quantities with design maturity
  
• Support pricing of design changes
  
• Maintain traceability between drawings, models, and cost data
  

Assist in managing commercial impacts arising from:

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• Design development
  
• Temporary works requirements
  
• Construction sequencing changes
  

Use commercial and measurement software relevant to power projects, including:

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• Bluebeam Revu
  
• BIM-based measurement tools where applicable
  
• 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:

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• Health & Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001)
  
• Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)
  
• Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001)
  

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. xcfaprz

Undertake other related duties appropriate to the level of the role as assigned by management.