Quantity Surveyor Placement Student

Description

Team Overview:

The Commercial department is central to ensuring the financial viability and contractual success of our projects. Responsible for cost management, procurement, valuations, and contract administration, the team works closely with project managers, quantity surveyors, and clients to monitor budgets, mitigate risk, and maximise value throughout the project lifecycle. Their expertise ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with contractual obligations — safeguarding both client satisfaction and company profitability.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor Placement Student to support the commercial and financial management of construction projects by assisting with cost control, valuations, subcontractor payments, contract administration, and maintaining strong working relationships to help ensure successful project delivery.

What You'll be Doing

The Placement Quantity Surveyor supports the successful financial delivery of projects by assisting with cost control, monthly valuations, variations and change orders, while contributing to job costing reviews and final accounts. The role involves supporting the commercial management of projects by liaising with clients, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams, preparing and processing valuations and payments, and ensuring documentation and correspondence are completed accurately and on time. The Placement Quantity Surveyor also assists with contract reviews, subcontractor engagement and negotiations, preparation of subcontract documents, and provides commercial support and advice to Project Managers, Senior Quantity Surveyors, and senior management as required.

About Alternative Heat

With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector. Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m² of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer.

We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.