Senior Executive Quantity Surveyor

THE POSITION

The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Senior Executive Quantity Surveyor. It is proposed to form a panel of qualified candidates from which vacancies will be filled during the lifetime of the panel. The Council may have a requirement for Senior Executive Quantity Surveyors across a range of disciplines, including, but not limited to, Regeneration, Road Maintenance, Construction and Design, Water Services, Housing Construction and Design, Housing Maintenance, Planning and Community Development.

DUTIES

The Senior Executive Quantity Surveyor duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Managing, overseeing and directing projects undertaken by in-house quantity surveying staff and consultant quantity surveyors;

• 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, including preparation of tender and contract documentation;

• Setting targets, goals, timeframes and driving progress to ensure completion of projects in a timely manner;

• Managing and motivating staff by fostering good employee / management relations;

• Liaising with Government Departments and agencies on matters relating to projects;

• Undertaking the role of Project Manager on projects when required;

• Partaking in adjudications, conciliations, arbitrations and dispute resolution in regard to construction projects;

• Preparing Pricing Documents (Bills of Quantities, Pricing Schedules and the like) using Cubit (or equivalent) in accordance with ARM and its supplements (Agreed Rules of Measurement), ICMS or equivalent measurement standards;

• Reporting and advising on final accounts;

• Preparing Cost Plans / Cost Estimates;

• Preparation, coordination and reporting on public procurement competitions in line with the Public Works Contracts, the Capital Works Management Framework and the Public Spending Code;

• Preparation and coordination of funding applications under the Capital Works Management Framework;

• Commercially leading projects; evaluating interim payment applications, assessing Claims of Entitlement and Quantum and estimating Change Orders to be issued to the Supply Chain;

• Participating in ongoing personal and professional development;

• Ensuring that the Quantity Surveying Division carries out its functions and duties in an effective and efficient manner;

• Working within the Part V team in the delivery of social housing stock through the Part V provision of the Planning and Development Act. This involves the interrogation of costs presented by developers in the first instance, engaging with developers and the agreement of total project costs, prior to submission to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for funding;

• Deputising for designated person(s) as required;

• Undertaking any tasks or duties assigned by designated person(s) as required;

• Procurement of works and services contracts, including the establishment of frameworks.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Character

Candidates shall be of good character.

2. Health

Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

3. Education, Experience, etc.

Candidates must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

a) 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 in Section 29 of the Building Control Act 2007; and

b) Be eligible for registration as a Quantity Surveyor under the Building Control Act 2007 without requiring further assessment. Any appointment by the employing local authority will be subject to registration under the Act; and

c) Have at least seven years satisfactory relevant experience in quantity surveying; and

d) Possess a high standard of technical training and expertise; and

e) Possess a high standard of administrative and management experience;

f) Have satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge.

The ideal candidate shall have the following Skills and Experience:

• Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including ability to communicate effectively) and be competent to efficiently discharge the duties of the position;

• Have the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and to take a strategic approach in the delivery of key policy objectives, to foster a positive working relationship with colleagues and external stakeholders and to lead and work in multi-disciplinary teams;

• Have the capacity to conduct formal and informal inquiries effectively, to collect all the necessary information to report impartially and accurately, to draw conclusions and make recommendations;

• Have the confidence to liaise with senior personnel, legal and other professionals and the ability to represent the Council where necessary in line with their role where required.

It would be desirable if the successful candidate had the following Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrate the necessary vision, leadership and ability to lead staff and consultant quantity surveying firms in the delivery of the full range of quantity surveying services;

• Demonstrate the management skills necessary to optimise the contribution to the achievement of organisational goals and objectives;

• Be innovative and have a career record that demonstrates a high level of competence in the management of staff, communication, conceptual and analytical thinking and initiative;

• Have an understanding of the role and duties of managers and an ability to work through the structure to achieve management objectives in the workplace;

• Have an ability to manage quantity surveying teams on various projects undertaken by the Division;

• Have a strong, outward looking perspective and possess an awareness of developments within the construction sector;

• Have a good working knowledge or demonstrate an ability to acquire a good working knowledge of the legal, regulatory and governance framework within which the City Council operates and adhere to corporate policies, protocols and procedures;

• Have the ability to manage financial resources within a budgetary control framework;

• Have a satisfactory knowledge of the construction of buildings and structures;

• Be familiar with European and National procurement rules and processes, the establishment of Frameworks, the Capital Works Management Framework and the Public Works Contracts;

• Possess a high standard of technical training and expertise in building construction and development economics;

• Satisfy the local authority that they have adequate experience of a type which would render them suitable to perform satisfactorily the duties of the office for which they are a candidate;

• Display an ability to manage, advise and partake in adjudication, conciliation, arbitration and dispute resolution on construction projects;

• Demonstrate the ability to Project Manage the delivery of all aspects of various construction projects from feasibility through to completion;

• Have a satisfactory knowledge of public administration in Ireland and experience of administration at a high level;

• Have strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills;

• Possess strong organisational and ICT skills;

• Have a good working knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, and their application in the workplace in accordance with the City Council’s approach to managing safety in the workplace;

• Have a good working knowledge of the Capital Works Management Framework and the Public Works Contracts;

• Have the ability to negotiate Part V agreements. This involves the interrogation of costs presented by developers in the first instance, engaging with developers and the agreement of total project costs, prior to submission to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for funding;

• Possess a good working knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modelling) and its implications and potential for project delivery.

Candidates must also:

• Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned;

• Be suitable on the grounds of character;

• Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned.

Candidates, if successful, will not be appointed to the post unless they:

• Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed;

• Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, meet the above essential criteria.

PLEASE NOTE:

Non-Irish qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Failure to do so will deem your application inadmissible.

The onus is on the candidate to ensure that the relevant qualification is listed on their application form.

In the event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required to submit all relevant Educational Qualifications in order to meet the requirements above.

DRIVING LICENCE / TRAVEL

The holder of the office will be required to hold a valid Irish / EU full driving licence for class B vehicles or a licence acceptable to NDLS for exchange, free from endorsement and disqualification. They must be a competent driver and shall drive a motor car in the course of his / her duties and, for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. The Local Authority must be indemnified on their insurance.

A panel may be formed from which future Senior Executive Quantity Surveyor positions may be filled.

The position will be temporary, full time and pensionable.

The successful candidate(s) may be assigned, as required, to any of the Municipal Districts / Directorates under the Chief Executive’s control or to any premises / location in use by the Council now or in the future.

DUTIES

The duties of the office are to give to the local authority:

(a) to such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts 2001 – 2014, is Chief Executive; and

(b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph.

Under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other officer as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate professional / technical and ancillary services of an advisory, supervisory or executive nature as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body.

The holder of the office will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level.

PROBATION

Where persons who are not already permanent officers of a Local Authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply:

(a) there shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold office on probation;

(b) such period shall be three months (temporary contract) and six months (permanent contract). This period may be extended at the Chief Executive’s discretion;

(c) such persons shall cease to hold such office at the end of the period of probation unless, during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory.

SALARY

€79,090 – €98,708 per annum (includes 2nd LSI EL 07 / 2025).

The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time in line with national policy.

The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his / her inclusive salary) payable to and received by him / her by virtue of his / her office or in respect of services which he / she is required by or under any enactment to perform.

Starting pay shall be determined in accordance with appropriate Departmental Circular letters. New Entrants will be placed on the minimum of the salary scale.

HOURS OF WORK

The person appointed will be required to work a 35 hour week, Monday to Friday, which equates to a 7 hour day to be accounted for within attendance hours of 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., with one hour lunch between 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m.

There may be a requirement to work additional hours from time to time, for which Time in Lieu will apply. No overtime applies to this post.

A flexi system is also in operation.

GARDA VETTING

Candidates may be subject to Garda Vetting. Appointment(s) will be considered having regard to receipt of satisfactory Garda Vetting, particularly to determine suitability to work with children / vulnerable adults.

CITIZENSHIP

Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be:

a) a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or

b) a citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or

c) a citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or

d) a non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a Stamp 4 visa; or

e) a person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a Stamp 4 visa; or

f) a non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA Member State, the UK or Switzerland and has a Stamp 4 visa.

WORK PERMIT

All non-EU / EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow you to work full time for Wicklow County Council. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that they have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit, you must immediately advise Wicklow County Council and your employment will cease with immediate effect.

HEALTH

For the purposes of satisfying the requirements as to health, it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo, at their expense, a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to candidates.

RESIDENCE

Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof.