Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Who We Are
FK Lowry, part of the Lagan Specialist Group, has been delivering specialist piling solutions for over 35 years. As members of the Federation of Piling Specialists and a founding member of the Piling Contractors Association of Ireland (PCAI), we design and install CFA and rotary bored piling, retaining walls, driven piling and ground improvement systems for some of the region’s most significant infrastructure and building projects.

Role Overview
As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will become a valued member of our experienced team, contributing to all aspects of contract and commercial operations. We encourage our graduates to take ownership of their work, get actively involved, and make a meaningful impact from the outset. You will have the support and opportunities for continuous professional development, helping you build hands‑on experience that goes beyond your academic studies and placement work.

What you'll do
Some of your main duties and responsibilities will include;
Cost Management & Estimating

• Assist with estimating.
• Preparation of client costings, valuations and variations.

Commercial Administration

• Update trackers, risk registers and other project documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and electronic systems.

Working Together

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders including clients, subcontractors and site teams.
• Attend client meetings to represent the business (shadowing at first), handling contract disputes in a professional manner.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous professional development, make suggestions for how we can improve.
• Prioritise the health and safety of yourself and others at all times, particularly when on site.

What you'll bring
To succeed as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will require the following;

• BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 36 weeks (9 months) experience working in a commercial environment.
• Knowledge of Standard Form Contracts (e.g. NEC)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confident with IT, and knowledge of MS Office, including excel
• Ability to work as part of a team and work collaboratively with others.
• Hold a full valid driving license and have use of a vehicle for work.

How we'll reward you
In return, we offer an attractive, competitive salary and a wide selection of lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities. At our Head Office in Belfast, we have an on-site Gym and Wellbeing Hub which is available for use to all our employees.
Our Core Benefits for this role include:

• Generous annual leave, increasing with service (with option to buy more)
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay

LAGAN SPECIALIST GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITES EMPLOYER - We will not discriminate against anyone on the grounds of Sex, Pregnancy or maternity, Gender reassignment, Marital or Civil Partnership status, Religious or other similar philosophical belief, Political Opinion, Racial group, Sexual orientation, Disability or Age

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