Quantity Surveyor Advisor

Quantity Surveyor Advisor

Team Horizon is seeking a Quantity Surveyor Advisor for a client in Dublin. The purpose of this role is to provide professional advice supporting the preparation, management, and delivery of the health capital program

They will also provide professional advice on all aspects of procurement, contract, and commercial related issues which related to the delivery of capital projects.

 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:

• 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.


• Provide support and advice in strategic planning, briefing, construction, equipping and related matters


• 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.


• 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.


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


• 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.


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


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


• 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


• 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 protocols and regulations in a timely manner.


• Developing proposals with selected design teams and contractors.


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

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 a full membership of or be eligible for membership of a relevant professional association.


• 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 office.  


• Membership of the relevant professional association:  Society of Chartered Surveyors in Ireland / Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors 


• Candidates should have full, professional membership i.e. be a chartered member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors in Ireland and or Royal Institute Chartered Surveyors (Quantity Surveying)    


• Good Knowledge and Experience of the design and construction and maintenance requirements of buildings and building services.