The DART+ Programme is a transformative railway project, which will modernise and improve the existing rail network, which radiates from Dublin City Centre. It will provide a sustainable, electrified, faster, reliable and user-friendly rail system, which increases train frequencies and customer carrying capacity.

The cumulative network effect of DART+, subject to Government authorisation and funding, will increase customer capacity from circa 26,000 customers per hour per direction to circa 52,000 passengers per hour per direction, with capacity to increase to a peak of 70,000 passengers per hour per direction thereafter, subject to further fleet procurement.

As part of the DART+ team, the assistant quantity surveyor will be responsible for ensuring the project is administered in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.

• Project Support and Value Assurance
  • To assist the Commercial and Planning team in the development and delivery of the DART+ Programme.
  • Ensure, in conjunction with the DART+ team that value for money is delivered and achieve.
• Contract Compliance & Administration
  • Ensure full compliance with contract administration procedures, including reporting and addressing any instances of non-compliance.
  • Audit contractor and consultant accounts to verify alignment with contractual obligations.
• Commercial Relationship Management
  • Support the management of commercial relationships with contractors and consultants.
  • Promote continuous improvement in the delivery of contracted works and services.
• Contract Development & Negotiation
  • Contribute to the development of contracts, ensuring fitness for purpose by coordinating inputs from legal, technical, and financial advisors.
  • Participate in contract negotiations and provide commercial guidance to project teams.
• Performance Monitoring & KPI Management
  • Assist in the development of incentivisation KPIs and monitor contractor performance against agreed targets.
  • Support the review and evaluation of contractor and consultant performance.
• Cost & Claim Management–
  • Proactively monitor and challenge cost variations and claims, providing clear and timely reports.
• Team Communication & Collaboration
  • Ensure consistent communication and coordination with team members and other departments.
  • Support team development and performance through effective leadership and compliance with people management and HR policies.

Essential Requirements

• Two to three years’ relevant experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of monitoring contractor and consultant performance.
• Experience of establishing contractor and consultant performance management.
• Experience in administrating contracts, in particular the NEC suite of contracts.
• Experience in developing individual contract management strategies and implementation.

Desirable:

• A good working knowledge of railway infrastructure and systems and operations.
• A good level of IT literacy, especially with MS Excel.
• Demonstratable understanding of good contract administration management procedures.

• Experience in QS/contracts management in a railway environment.

• Commercial Awareness.
• Communication Skills.
• Demonstrated experience with contract administration
• Established specialist knowledge
• Innovative (Problem solving)

A competency-based interview will form part of this selection process. Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of their application/CV and relevant experience.

If any applicants have special requirements, please advise Shared Services when forwarding your application.

If you are interested in applying for this role, applications including CV and cover letter should be forwarded to:  capitalprogrecruitment@irishrail.ie

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