Quantity Surveyor Grade I in the Office of Public Works

Office of Public Works; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Public Works invites applications for a Quantity Surveyor Grade I to join its Quantity Surveying Services Section. You will provide full QS services on a portfolio of new-build, refurbishment and conservation projects, and lead in cost planning, carbon measurement, feasibility studies and options appraisals.

Candidates should have at least 7 years post-qualification experience, be Chartered QS, and hold an Irish driving licence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years post-qualification quantity surveying experience.
• Experience delivering full, client-side QS services on OPW/public sector projects.
• Proficiency in measurement to ARM 4/5.
• Strong technical and contractual expertise in building construction and development economics.
• Track record leading multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Full driving licence (Category A1, A or B) valid in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide full quantity surveying services on a portfolio of new-build, refurbishment and conservation projects.
• Lead on cost planning, carbon measurement, feasibility studies and options appraisals.
• Advise OPW’s multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders on project costs and options.
• Prepare estimates, BoQs and contract administration for assigned projects.
• Deliver projects up to €50 million with high service standards.
• Ensure compliance with public procurement rules, EU directives and SCSI guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Project management

Public works knowledge

Cost planning

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Level 8 Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics

Chartered Quantity Surveyor

Register eligibility (QS)

Tools

BIM

Job description

• Quantity Surveyor Grade I in the Office of Public Works

Quantity Surveyor Grade I in the Office of Public Works

30-10-2026 04:10

Office of Public Works

Job Responsibilities

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is a key service provider to the Government and is responsible for managing a significant proportion of the approximately 1,800 State owned and leased properties. It also supports and contributes to the government’s National Development Plan by delivering projects including new offices, public buildings and infrastructure.

OPW are now seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced Chartered Quantity Surveyors for its Quantity Surveying Services Section.

Quantity Surveyors Grade I will provide full quantity surveying services on a portfolio of new-build, refurbishment and conservation projects. They will also advise OPW’s multi-disciplinary teams on larger projects and will take the lead on providing cost-planning, carbon measurement, feasibility studies and options appraisals services on a portfolio of projects.

Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements, is available on http://www.publicjobs.ie.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday, 12th November 2026.We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Acts.

Job Requirements

• a) Hold at least a Level 8 qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics or NARIC equivalent recognised qualification;

b) Have secured the professional qualification of Chartered Quantity Surveyor (i.e. a professional member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland and/or the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or an equivalent professional institution for Quantity

Surveyors in another jurisdiction);

c) Be a person named on, or eligible for inclusion on the register of Quantity Surveyors maintained pursuant to Part 4 (Registration of Quantity Surveyors) of the Building Control Act 2007 at the date of the closing of the competition

Candidates must also have:

2. A minimum of 7 years’ satisfactory post-qualification (i.e. after obtaining the qualification in Point 1 a) above) practical quantity surveying experience, including experience of delivering full, client-side SCSI standard quantity surveying services on building typologies;

3. Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in the measurement of building projects (to ARM 4/5);

4. Excellent technical and contractual expertise, including expertise in building construction and development economics;

5. A high standard of technical training and expertise in building construction and development economics;

6. A demonstrated track-record of planning, organising and leading delivery of full quantity surveying services on projects of a similar nature scale and complexity to OPW projects;

7. The self-motivation and resilience to deal with multiple demands and work to tight deadlines while producing high quality work;

• Experience of operating successfully in and actively contributing to a multidisciplinary team environment in support of excellent service delivery;

9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner, to technical, or non-technical audiences;

10. Excellent interpersonal skills the ability to collaborate, negotiate and develop constructive working relationships with both internal colleagues and external clients and stakeholders at all levels;

• A commitment to driving continuous improvement and service standards;
• A current unendorsed full driving licence (Category A1, A or B) valid in Ireland, as successful applicants may be required to drive in the course of their duties.

In addition to the above candidates must also be able to demonstrate the Key Competencies identified for effective performance at this level.

Significant experience of pre and post contract quantity surveying on a diverse range of building projects including heritage, new- build and fit-out projects, with a particular track-record of cost planning, BoQ preparation and administering projects of up to €50 million.

Significant experience in the management of public works contracts;

Experience in the provision of quantity surveying services on conservation projects;

A sound working-knowledge of European and National procurement rules and processes and the Capital Works Management Framework and EU directives, ICMS3, CESSM and SCSI Practice Notes relevant to the role;

A track-record of delivery quantity surveying services on digital platforms and/or a working knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM);

Qualities of leadership, management and organisational ability, diligence, motivation and agile thinking, underpinned by a collaborative approach to sustaining constructive working relationships;

Effective and timely decision making and a demonstrated ability to work to deadlines;

Capability of “thinking on one’s feet”;

Excellent numeracy, report-writing skills and accuracy;

Suitability for the discharge of the duties appropriate to the Quantity Surveyor Grade I level.