Quantity Surveying Work Placement Summer 2026

Overview

Three-month summer QS placement on live projects across Ireland, UK & Europe

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• client liaison
• cost planning
• cost tracking
• cost reporting
• variations costing

Tasks

-Producing fully priced and detailed bills of quantities, labour hours and materials for the complete project life cycle. -Dealing with clients, contractors etc in a professional manner. -Involvement in cost plans, tracking labour costs and efficiency throughout projects. -Reporting to senior management on progression of projects. -Producing progress and cost reports when requested. -Preparing costs for variations.

Requirements

• cost control
• communication
• quantity surveying

What You Bring

-Pre-contract cost control and documentation. -Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. -Studying towards a Quantity Surveying Degree or related discipline

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Benefits

-Offers will be issued in March 2026, and following this you will be assigned to your project location.

About Dornan

-A leading provider of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation services. -Known for delivering high-quality solutions. -Operates across multiple sectors, including energy, industrial, and commercial projects. -Notable projects include large-scale developments in energy, infrastructure, and residential sectors. -Innovative approach to project delivery, using the latest technologies and methods. -A strong presence in both Ireland and the UK, with an expanding international reach. -A focus on collaboration and expertise allows handling complex, multidisciplinary projects. -Provides a full spectrum of services from design and engineering to installation and maintenance. -Key player in advancing sustainable solutions, especially within the renewables space.

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Interview Process

-application review -shortlisted candidates invited to interview in february–march 2026 -offers issued in march 2026