Whilst the precise range of Grade II surveyors’ duties’ will vary over time, in response to OPW’s prioritised programme of planned & live capital projects, it will include the following:

• Planning, measuring, procuring, managing and monitoring OPW’s works programme in modern & heritage buildings, as assigned in accordance with the agreed business plan
• Provision of robust, agile & consistent quantity surveying services (Full & Partial) on a diverse range of OPW projects. Services to include but are not limited to:
  • Developing order of magnitude & measured cost-estimates for assigned schemes; including options-appraisals, value engineering & cost-limit exercises;
  • Developing, interpreting & updating project & elemental benchmarks to ICMS3;
  • Assisting in the preparation of Feasibility Studies, Options Appraisals and Business Cases, in compliance with Infrastructural Guidelines and ICMS whole-life value;
  • Checking, reviewing & updating cost plans & project budgets regularly with the team as design develops pre- tender, change-management & developing milestone reports;
  • Provision of guidance on procurement and contracts to in-house multi-disciplinary teams in accordance with the Capital Works Management Framework;
  • Drafting CWMF procurement documents and contracts for services / works packages;
  • Analysing & evaluating payment applications and contractual claims;
  • Administering construction projects from project inception to completion, including reporting on the project scope, cost, programme & risk/opportunity management;
• Procuring, managing & monitoring the services of outsourced consultants to enhance value-for-money, and ensure effective, timely & efficient performance of contracted services;
• Monitoring delivery of assigned projects within approved parameters;
• Updating OPW’s databases of live construction projects and procurements;
• Engaging constructively, supportively & flexibly with managers and colleagues to assist us prioritise and meet the operational needs of the team as efficiently as possible:
• Assisting OPW QS Section with digital transition initiatives, e.g Tableau dashboard reporting, Common Data Environments & implementing pilot projects for 5D BIM;
• Assisting line managers to develop reports, studies, presentations & research papers;
• Managing and directing junior staff, when required
• Keeping abreast of developments & research relating to quantity surveying;
• Maintaining the highest standard of professional quantity surveying standards & ethics, and compliances with OPW governance;
• Proactively researching, and keep up-to-date with changes in legislation, trends in the construction industry and technology as they impact on OPW services;
• Other tasks as assigned from time to time by the Head of the Section.

Candidates must have on or before 14th August 2026:

• Hold a qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics at a minimum Level 8 on the National Framework Qualifications (NFQ) ,that is accredited by the Society Of Chartered Surveyors Ireland / Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and entitles the holder to be eligible for the Registered Professional Title of Chartered Surveyor (SCSI);

And

• 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; From the last Grade II booklet (Please note: Candidates who are successful in this competition will be required, prior to appointment, to be registered on the Register of Quantity Surveyors as set out in Part 4 of the Building Control Act 2007)

In addition to the above, candidates must also be able to demonstrate:

1. Significant relevant post-qualification experience of delivering full, client-side quantity surveying services (ideally spanning CWMF stages i-v) on building typologies similar to those in OPW’s property portfolio; with demonstrated expertise in the following;

• Experience of planning, organising and/or leading on the delivery of cost management projects and technical services;
• A high standard of technical training and expertise in building construction and development economics
• Proficiency in measurement of building projects (to ARM 4/5)
• A proven ability to manage and/or direct project cost assessment and analysis including experience of the production of and utilisation of cost data.
• The ability to conduct cost audits; collecting all necessary information, reporting impartially and accurately, drawing conclusions and making recommendations
• The ability to make informed judgements & decisions on contractual issues;
• Be self-motivated, and capably of reliably completing assigned tasks on time;

2. Familiarity with EU and National procurement rules and processes, the Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF) and the Public Works Contracts (PWC);
3. Good knowledge of the Infrastructure Guidelines, public procurement requirements and procedures in Ireland;
4. Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines while producing high quality work;
5. Experience of operating successfully in and actively contributing to a multidisciplinary team environment in support of excellent service delivery;

6. The ability to take a strategic approach in the delivery of key policy objectives;
7. The ability to liaise credibly and confidently with senior personnel, legal and other professionals and represent national positions in international negotiating fora;
8. 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;
9. Well-developed IT skills including a good working knowledge of MS Office suite and familiarity with Cubit and/or similar specialist software packages – Autodesk, Tableau;
10. A commitment to continuing professional learning and development;
11. A current full driving licence (Category B), valid in Ireland and access to a car.

• Competitive Salary starting at €76,202 with yearly increments for satisfactory performance;
• Public Sector Pension;
• 27 days of annual leave per year, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service;
• Paid Membership of a relevant professional institution

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