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Student Placement Opportunities – Quantity Surveying

MMD Construction are currently accepting applications for our 2025 Student Placement Programme.

At MMD Construction, we are proud to offer student placements in Quantity Surveying, designed to give you the practical experience needed to excel in this critical field. By working with our expert commercial teams, you will gain first hand insight into the financial management of construction projects, from cost estimation to final accounts. Our placements provide a unique opportunity to work on live projects, helping you develop the skills and knowledge required to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Join MMD and take your first step towards a successful career in quantity surveying, with real opportunities for growth and development.

Role & Responsibilities

 Assist the Project Surveyor in the day to day commercial and contract activities of a project lifecycle and gain experience and proficiencies in the following tasks:

• Handover from Estimating Department
• Pre-contract Commencement Meeting with the Project Team.
• Generate Project Budgets.
• Prepare cash flow for the project based on the Contract Programme for issuing to the Employers Quantity Surveyor.
• Re measure packages as required to identify any quantity errors i.e. over/under measure and to process Tender enquiries accurately and to mitigate contract Risks.
• Prepare Tender enquiry packages liaising with the Contracts Manager.
• Create and use Procurement tracker.
• Complete Subcontract Package tender analysis
• Attend pre-appointment subcontractor meeting to ensure scope is clearly defined & appoint subcontractor in line with Companies subcontract terms and in line with the main contract conditions.
• Validate and approve sub-contractors’ interim applications and final submissions including compliance with the Construction Contracts Act
• Notify Design Team of any Change Orders/ Variations and track changes on the Change Order/ Variation Schedule.
• Attend and participate in internal and external meetings.
• Issue and agree schedule of monthly progress application/ valuation dates.
• Prepare and submit valuations on a monthly basis and agree with Clients Quantity Surveyor.
• Prepare monthly Cost Value Reconciliation Reports and Overall Complete Project Reports for review with Commercial Managers/Contracts Managers.
• Maintain a productive relationship with all the Design Team professionals and Client representatives throughout the project.
• Ensure the full and proper implementation of the Companies Commercial procedures.
• Report to Project Surveyor/Senior Project Surveyor/Managing Project Surveyor

Requirements

• In the process of attaining a third level qualification in Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics and or an equivalent degree recognised by the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland (SCSI)
• Proficiency in quantity surveying software and MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrates commercial awareness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail

Benefits

• Continuous Professional Development
• Training Opportunities, internal and external
• Excellent Career Progression
• On-site Office Gym
• Wellbeing Programme
• Team Days Out

If you are interested in building your career, please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@mmd.ie