Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Role overview

This position places you on a major new West Apron Vehicle Underpass project at Dublin Airport. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial and surveying side of the project while working alongside construction managers, engineers, surveyors, and other stakeholders.

Your day-to-day work will involve carrying out assigned tasks, supporting team members, contributing original ideas, and helping keep the project moving in the right direction. The role combines office-based and on-site responsibilities, with an emphasis on research, analysis, reporting, coordination, and practical support.

About the employer

Sacyr UK and Ireland focuses on delivering projects that help build a better future. The business describes its workplace as inclusive and diverse, with a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, professional growth, and equal opportunity. It has also been recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer in 2024 and 2025, and holds Living Wage and Disability Confident employer accreditation.

What you will do

You will work closely with the wider project team to help maintain progress, support quality standards, and assist with commercial and administrative duties. The role includes gathering information, preparing reports, attending meetings, communicating with subcontractors, and supporting the delivery of project requirements.

Benefits and support

The organisation offers a package designed to support wellbeing, development, and long-term career growth.

• Inclusive workplace recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer in 2024 and 2025
• 34 days of annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support for financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Support for professional memberships
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount programme
• Language lessons
• Life insurance cover
• Sick pay
• Wellness Your Way programme
• Annual health checks

Essential requirements

To be considered, you must have the legal right to work in the Republic of Ireland and be willing to complete a 5-year background screening as part of the hiring process. You should also hold a bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying or another relevant discipline.

The ideal candidate will be confident communicating with customers, clients, and stakeholders in both spoken and written form, and will bring strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best pricing. A structured, logical approach to problem-solving and strong analytical ability are important, along with good understanding of business processes and system improvement.

You should be eager to learn, attentive to detail, especially when working with numerical data, and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently. Strong time management, organisation, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills are essential. The role also requires comfort in dealing with people at different management levels and solid proficiency in MS Office tools, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

Desirable experience

Prior exposure through a student placement in engineering or construction is beneficial. Experience with engineering software and familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 are also advantageous.

Additional information

This is a high-profile project described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, with support from a collaborative team in a learning-focused environment. The company offers local and global career opportunities, and although the project is based in Dublin, the wider organisation operates globally.

The employer is committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive recruitment process. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and reasonable adjustments can be provided to support participation in recruitment.