Executive Quantity Surveyor

Localgov; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Ireland is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor. The ideal candidate must possess a professional qualification in Quantity Surveying and have at least 5 years of satisfactory experience in this field. This role requires strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, alongside a comprehensive understanding of construction industry regulations. A full Irish/EU license for Class B vehicles is necessary for application.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying prescribed under the Building Control Act 2007.
• At least 5 years satisfactory experience of Quantity Surveying work.
• Full valid Irish/EU license for Class B vehicles.
• Possess a high standard of technical training and experience.
• Possess a high standard of administrative experience.
• Hold a full valid Irish/EU license for Class B vehicles or a license acceptable for transfer to a full Irish license.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organisational skills

ICT skills

Leadership

Planning & organising

ICT & presentation skills

Safety management knowledge

Public works contracts knowledge

Public procurement knowledge

Regulatory & governance awareness

Commercial awareness

Education

Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying

Job description

The candidates shall demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they:

• Can demonstrate a strong ability in the following areas:- delivering quality outcomes and ensuring compliance, communicating effectively and managing resources.
• Have a strong, outward looking perspective and possess an awareness of developments within the construction sector.
• Have experience in adjudication, conciliation, arbitration and dispute resolution on construction projects
• Possess excellent professional/technical knowledge and skills
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess excellent team leadership skills
• Can work independently or within multi-disciplined teams
• Possess problem solving skills
• Possess planning and organisational skills
• Possess strong ICT and presentation skills
• Have a good understanding of safety management in the workplace including Health & Safety legislation and regulations.
• Are familiar with the use of the public works and works related services contracts, have a working knowledge of the Capital Works Management Framework and experience in the preparation of tender documentation using the various forms of public works contracts;
• Have a working knowledge of public procurement in particular procurement of public works contracts and works related professional services
• Have a good working knowledge or demonstrates an ability to acquire a good working knowledge of the legal, regulatory and governance framework within which the County Council operates and adhere to corporate policies, protocols and procedures.
• Are commercially aware and understand the construction industry and the challenges facing the construction industry in the delivery of public works contracts.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

• 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 5 years satisfactory experience of Quantity Surveying work;
• Possess a high standard of technical training and experience, and
• Possess a high standard of administrative experience

Applicants must at the date of applying hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence

Kildare County Council

Devoy Park

Naas

Co.Kildare

W91 X77F