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.

Candidates must, on or before 12th November 2026:

1. a) Hold a qualification of at least Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)

(or a NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent) in Quantity Surveying and/or

Construction Economics;

and

b) 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 as administered by SCSI1;

and

c) Have secured the professional title of Chartered Quantity Surveyor (i.e. a professional

member of SCSI and/or the RICs or an equivalent professional institution for Quantity

Surveyors in another jurisdiction);

(Please note: Prior to their commencement in the post, any candidate offered a position as

a result of this competition will be required to provide either:

i) Proof of being awarded the Registered Professional Title of Chartered Quantity Surveyor with SCSI and/or RICs;

OR

ii) Proof of being awarded an equivalent professional title to Chartered Quantity Surveyor from an institution for Quantity Surveyors from outside the jurisdiction and confirmation that their equivalent professional title is eligible for recognition by SCSI and/or RICs. Such candidates will be required to have their equivalent professional title recognised by SCSI and/or RICs as soon as possible following their appointment.)

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 with significant bill of quantity measurement experience on building typologies relevant to OPW’s property portfolio2;

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 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;

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

7. The ability to make informed judgements and decisions on complex contractual issues;

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

9. The ability to motivate, manage, direct, develop and mentor/coach staff;

10. Excellent numeracy and accuracy;

11. Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including report writing) with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner, to technical, or non-technical audiences;

12. 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;

13. A commitment to driving continuous improvement and service standards;

14. Good Information Technology (IT) skills including familiarity with Autodesk, Common Data Environment, Cubit and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;

15. An ongoing commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD);

16. A current 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.

Desirable

· 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 (CWMF) and EU directives, ICMS3, CESSM and SCSI Practice Notes relevant to the role;

· A track-record of delivering 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.

For more information and to apply, visit:  https://bit.ly/SCSI_Ad_QSGI