Quantity Surveyor

Team Horizon is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for nationwide healthcare company based in Cork.

The companies Estate department provides a range of professional, technical, project management, property, Fire & Safety and related services in respect of the procurement, development, operation and maintenance of the health service’s physical infrastructure – including buildings, plant and equipment.

Why you should apply:

• You will join an innovative team, working among a diverse group of visionaries, thinkers and doers, working on developing pioneering solutions that lead to shared success.


• You enjoy working in a culture of learning and collaboration and making a positive impact.

What you will be doing:

• Services include design, specification, project management, procurement, contractual, commercial, supervision associated with major and minor capital building and refurbishment works, risk and asset management, property services, fire, health and safety issues etc.


• Strategic advice and guidance on the Built Environment in the Healthcare service and related service planning and development issues


• Professional technical advice and guidance to the service


• Capital programme and project management of same


• Procurement of professional design services, construction works and equipment.


• Support in the provision and management of estates services through the provision of specific procurement, contractual and commercial related advice and support agreed budgets and agreements at a national, regional and local level, and in compliance with public procurement regulations and other relevant statutory requirements.


• Provide professional advice supporting the preparation, management and delivery of the health capital programme.


• Provide professional advice on all aspects of procurement, contract, and commercial related issues which related to the delivery of capital projects.


• Manage the performance of the appointed Design Team Quantity Surveying consultant in particular to ensure that they are providing the specific deliverables as set out in their agreed scope of service.


• Assist in the development of relevant health policies.


• Assist with implementation and delivery of national and other priority projects and programmes, in support of approved policy and the service plan.


• Prepare standards and guidance for capital investment and development, with particular reference to spatial standards, cost norms, procurement processes and sustainable design.


• Promoting achievement of quality in relation to professional services, project outcomes, and sustainable health infrastructure.


• Assist with the implementation of a standardised cost reporting structure which will capture key cost, risk, procurement and programme related data which is then reported upon to the Principal Quantity Surveying Adviser.


• Assist with the delivery of the Capital plan for the area in compliance with Capital Approval Protocols, Public Procurement requirements and the financial Regulations.


• Preparation of Capital submissions in accordance with Capital Approval protocols and Infrastructure Guideline requirements.


• Assist with the application of the Infrastructure Guidelines and the various requirements as set out in Guidelines at each of the Project Lifecycle stages as defined in the Infrastructure Guidelines to ensure value for money, the evaluation, planning and management of public investment projects.


• Provide all relevant procurement, contractual and commercial advice required to deliver the various capital projects being delivered within the area.


• Managing the necessary and appropriate consultation processes, meetings, and other activities necessary to satisfactory completion of the project.


• Complying with all regulatory and statutory requirements including permission, licences, certificates, and approvals.


• Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with Health and Safety regulations.


• Assist in the management of projects and helping to quickly resolve such issues as may be for resolution and agreement.


• Defining requirements for design services, buildings, and equipment.
  Procurement and selection of Design Teams, other professional services, and contractors for Capital Projects, arranging and managing the procurement processes.


• Obtaining approval to proposals as necessary in accordance with company protocols and regulations in a timely manner.


• Developing proposals with selected design teams and contractors.


• Developing action plans for the timely and efficient completion of contracts. Co-ordinating the tender and control stages of projects, having close liaison with design teams, site supervisory staff, etc. on the one hand and hospital personnel on the other.


• Supervising staff and contractors in the implementation of agreed programmes.


• Managing and controlling agreed project timescales and budgets for planning, design, construction and equipping and budgets to agreed quality standards.


• Anticipating difficulties and problems, especially those arising from phasing, variations, commissioning, and vacating, and ensuring that where necessary these are either resolved directly or brought to the notice of Principal Quantity Surveying Adviser, and local Estates Leads for decisions on claims for delays, extras etc.


• Managing the processing, certification and controlling expenditure on each assigned project. This is to include presentations to the Principal Quantity Surveying Adviser and the local Capital & Estates teams as required, of information and current estimates of total costs, running statements of financial commitment and forecasts of expenditure.


• Checking design team fees accounts with regards to agreed fees and certification of same. He/she shall process payments to contractors and design team firms for payment in accordance with constraints set down in contract documents, forms of agreement and statutory provisions.


• Preparation of progress reports on Capital developments


• The implementation of Government public procurement policy as advised by the Principal Quantity Surveying Adviser at a regional level.


• Promoting effective and efficient capital procurement practices for the selection and contract award of design team and construction services.


• Undertaking relevant research and evaluation of completed projects, and to assist in professional development and strengthening of expert capability within the office, as well as the development of a robust and accurate cost database to support in the budgeting preparation for future projects.


• Health estate planning, option studies, briefing, design development and project management with a view to optimising value related to best outcomes.


• Individual capital expenditure proposals and related whole life cost issues, such as facilities management, maintenance, periodic re-investment and end of use disposal or exit costs.


• Maintenance of cost databases, preparing individual project cost limits, assessing of submissions for new capital investments.


• Preparing cash-flow forecasting for the respective capital projects as part of the preparation for the quarterly reviews for the management of the Capital Programme / Plan.


• Production of guidance material relating to policy delivery, investment, procurement and project management.


• Acting as a member of multi-disciplinary project teams for specified projects. Advising design teams in the planning and execution of projects of varying type and scope. Agreeing to and monitoring performance and programme. Ensuring efficient cost management of projects.


• Promotion of high standards of cost control practice and procurement process.


• Promotion of value for money considerations in the provision of healthcare facilities


• Provision of policy advice on relevant investment, cost and procurement issues.
  Assisting in the development of awareness and understanding of issues and developments in the area of sustainability in energy usage across Health Estate.


• Advising on the management of construction and infrastructure risk in health facilities.


• Ensuring a pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders.
  Providing cost, procurement and commercial advice on Sustainability and the efficient use of energy in healthcare premises by:


• Understanding the process and procedures around Green Procurement and the implementation of same within procurement strategies and project delivery.


• Be familiar with the various form of energy saving technologies and be able to advise on the costs of various energy saving measures
  Other Duties:


• Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility.


• Engage in the company performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate.


• Co-operate with the Health Services Transformation Programme as required to carry out the duties of the post.


• Have a working knowledge of the Health.


• And another duties as assigned.

What you need to apply:

• Hold a Level 8 (or higher) Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) major academic award in Quantity Surveying accredited by the relevant Professional Institute (Society of Chartered Surveyors in Ireland, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).Be registered as a Quantity Surveyor, or be eligible for registration as a Quantity Surveyor under the Building Control Act 2007.Have had at least 7 years’ satisfactory & relevant experience fulfilling the role of a Quantity Surveyor within either a contractor organisation or a private consultancy business.


• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and of administrative capacity) for the proper discharge of the duties of the officeA knowledge and understanding of the healthcare environment.


• A good working knowledge of legislation and technical guidance in the Estates area including Building, Planning, Health & Safety and Fire Safety Regulations.


• A knowledge of option appraisal procedures, cost estimation and control, design economics, and the procurement process appropriate to public sector capital projects.


• Identifies with and is committed to the core values of the company and places a high emphasis on achieving high standards of excellence.


• An understanding of the critical components that make up the health services and their interdependencies that contribute to their successful delivery.


• An understanding of the critical issues in relation to the Healthcare Estate.


• An understanding of the key issues in relation to capital planning and individual project management.