The Executive Quantity Surveyor (three-year fixed-term contract) will play a key role within a dedicated project team, reporting to the City Architect or their designated representative or another officer as designated by the Director of Services or the Chief Executive. The post holder will be expected to work both collaboratively and independently, demonstrating initiative and professional judgement. This role will encompass the full range of quantity surveying services, from project inception through to final account, across a diverse portfolio of capital projects.

The duties of the post include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Delivering the full range of quantity surveying services from project inception to final completion on assigned projects.
• Preparing pricing documents using Cubit (or equivalent) and Agreed Rules of Measurement (ARM 4 and 5).
• Assessing and reporting on contractor suitability.
• Assisting with the development of procurement documentation for consultants and contractors for capital project.
• Analysing and reporting on tenders.
• Evaluating contractual claims.
• Managing and liaising with Consultant Quantity Surveyors.
• Preparing reports and providing advice on final accounts.
• Assisting in the preparation of post-project appraisal reports.
• Preparing cost plans and cost estimates, including project budgets for submission to Government Departments, and liaising with such Departments as required.
• Participating in adjudications, conciliations, arbitrations, and dispute resolution processes relating to construction projects.
• Preparing reports, correspondence, and presentations, and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and Cork City Council policies in the delivery of all projects.
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality, value-for-money services aligned with the Council’s objectives.
• Contributing to the continuous operation, improvement and development of the city architect’s department.
• Working effectively as part of a team.
• Engaging in ongoing personal and professional development.
• Performing such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Further information is available in the Job Specification and Candidate Information Booklet available on our website.