Executive Quantity Surveyor

SCSI; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time

Work-sharing

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Generous annual leave

Crèche facilities on site

Subsidised canteen

Free staff parking

Health checks

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

The Council is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to deliver full range quantity surveying services from inception to final completion on designated projects, in line with the Capital Works Management Framework. Responsibilities include tender documentation, contract administration, cost control, progress monitoring and participation in disputes resolution.

A minimum of five years' experience and BV SQS registration eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a professional qualification in Quantity Surveying under relevant Act or equivalent.
• Be eligible for registration as a Quantity Surveyor under Building Control Act 2007.
• Have at least five years satisfactory experience of Quantity Surveying work.
• Possess a high standard of technical training and experience.
• Possess a high standard of administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide the full range of quantity surveying services on allocated projects in line with contract requirements.
• Prepare tender and contract documentation, assess contractor suitability and report on tenders and final accounts.
• Monitor progress on site relative to construction programmes and adjudicate on contractual claims.
• Prepare documentation for formation/administration of Frameworks and liaise with Local Authorities.
• Administer contracts including interim recommendations for payment and final accounts; cost reports.
• Attend site meetings and perform on-site duties as required.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities using Buildsoft, Cubit, Costex.
• Contribute to dispute resolution (adjudications, conciliations, arbitrations).
• Undertake other quantity surveying duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Five years quantity surveying experience

Job description

• Providing the full range of quantity surveying services from Project Inception to Final Completion on allocated projects in accordance with the requirements of the Public Works Forms of Contract and the Capital Works Management Framework, including preparation of tender and contract documentation, assessing and reporting upon contractor suitability, analysing and reporting on tenders, monitoring progress on site relative to construction programmes, adjudicating on contractual claims, reporting and advising on final accounts;
• Working as part of a team in relation to the achievement of the Council’s objectives under the Housing Strategy and the Capital Programme by the provision of the full range of pre and post contract quantity surveying services;
• Provision of professional services on cost monitoring of projects to include preparation of reports to ensure cost control and value for money is obtained for the Council; Preparing documentation for submission to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and/or other Government Departments;
• Preparing documentation for formation of Frameworks including managing and administering Frameworks liaising with other Local Authorities in relation to Framework formation and administration;
• Contract administration generally including preparation of interim recommendations for payment and final accounts; cost reports;
• Attendance at site meetings and attendance on site for other duties;
• Preparation of Bills of Quantities in accordance with ARM using Buildsoft / Cubit / Costex.
• Partaking in adjudications, conciliations, arbitrations and dispute resolution in regards to construction projects as required;
• Other quantity surveying duties that may arise;
• Other such duties as may be assigned to them.

The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved.

Job Requirements

• Hold a professional qualification in Quantity Surveying that is prescribed under the Building Control Act 2007, or a qualification in Quantity Surveying, that is equivalent to a qualification so prescribed in Section 29 of the Building Control Act 2007

and

• Be eligible for registration as a Quantity Surveyor under the Building Control Act 2007 without requiring further assessment. Any appointment by the employing local authority will be subject to registration under the Act;
• Have at least five years satisfactory experience of Quantity Surveying work;
• Possess a high standard of technical training and experience;

and

• Possess a high standard of administrative experience.

Benefits & Compensation

Employees are provided with opportunities to learn, develop and grow through staff mobility and career development, a comprehensive training and development programme and the provision of financial assistance to staff undertaking further education.

The Council recognises the importance of work life balance and supports family friendly initiatives such as flexi-time, work-sharing, paid maternity leave (and the newly introduced paternity leave) as well as generous annual leave allowances. There are Crèche facilities on site, a subsidised canteen and free staff parking.

The well-being of employees is a priority for the Council so we provide free annual health checks, flu inoculation, eyesight testing, a confidential Staff Welfare Service, and a range of ongoing health and well-being initiatives throughout the year. Employees can join the Staff Social Club, Credit Union, Golf Society, Hill-Walking Club, LGBTQ+ Staff Network and take part in the numerous social events organised. Staff may also avail of tax saver schemes such as cycle to work and a bus or Luas travel pass.

There is a remote working policy in place and an application process. New Staff commence on full time office-based roster, staff must be office based for six months and on completion their Induction, which will be signed off by their Line Manager, they will have the option to apply for Blended Working. You can apply for 2 days a week.