Assistant Quantity Surveyor

An Assistant Quantity Surveyor supports the commercial and cost‑management side of construction projects. Key responsibilities include assisting with cost estimates and budgets, measuring quantities from drawings, supporting tendering and procurement processes, and helping administer contracts such as JCT or NEC. They monitor project costs, prepare valuations and payment assessments, track variations and changes, and help compile final accounts. The role also involves site visits, progress monitoring, maintaining accurate project documentation, and working towards a professional chartership.

Degree in Quantity Surveying or a closely related discipline (e.g., Commercial Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering with QS modules).

Undertaking or completed a degree or HNC/HND or equivalent level qualification in Quantity Surveying or related construction subject

Relevant CSCS Card

Proficient in general IT application such as word, Excel, Access etc

NEC4 options A, C & E

Water industry experience

Civils experience

M&E experience

Coffey is a water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist operating in every major construction sector throughout Ireland and the UK. Passionate about quality and efficiency, this passion drives our belief in delivering projects with the best workforce. The hallmarks of our work are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and the highest level of safety and quality. We pride ourselves in nurturing an environment that empowers critical thinking, creative problem-solving, customer focus, efficiency and flexibility.

Coffey values are at the heart of everything we do – Do the right thing, Do it better, Do it together .