DUTIES:

• 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.
• Working as part of a team in relation to the achievement of the Council’s objectives under the Housing Strategy and/or 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 tender documentation for consultant and contractor appointment, and reviewing documents prepared by consultants;
• Preparing documentation for formation of Frameworks including managing and administering Frameworks and liaising with other Local Authorities in relation to Framework formation and administration;
• Contract administration generally including preparation and / or review of interim recommendations for payment. Reporting and advising on final accounts;
• Preparing Project and Construction Cost Plans / Cost Estimates, and reviewing those prepared by consultants;
• Preparing full Project Cost reports / Cost Estimates;
• Assessing and reporting on contractor suitability via tender evaluations;
• Analysing and reporting on tenders for Works Contracts (Contractors) and Consultants (Design Teams);
• Monitoring progress on site relative to construction programmes;
• Cashflow forecasting;
• Attendance at site meetings and attendance on site for other duties;
• Adjudicating & assessing contractual claims;
• Partaking in adjudications, conciliations, arbitrations and dispute resolution in regard to construction projects;
• Other quantity surveying duties that may arise;
• Other such duties as may be assigned to them for the effective running of the assigned department.

The duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance.

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;
•  be eligible for registration as a Quantity Surveyor under the Building Control Act 2007 without requiring further assessment. Any appointment will be subject to registration under the Act;
•  have at least five years satisfactory experience of Quantity Surveying work;
  It is desirable that the ideal candidate shall:
• possess a current unendorsed full driving licence (category A1, A and/or B) as he/she will be required to drive in the course of their duties.
• have a good working knowledge of the Capital Works Management Framework and the Public Works Contracts.

The office is permanent, whole-time and pensionable.
Salary Scale:
€59,067 – €61,217 – €63,366 – €65,520 – €67,672 – €69,823 – €71,976 - €74,116 – €76,280 -   €78,425 – €78,425 – €78,425, (1st LSI) – €80,897 (2nd LSI) – €82,108 (rates as at 01/03/2025)

Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of the Housing, Local Government and Heritage.