QUALIFICATIONS

1. 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; and
2. Be eligible for registration as a Quantity Surveyor under the building Control Act 2007 without requiring further assessment. Any appointment will be subject to registration under the Act; and
3. Have at least five years satisfactory experience of Quantity Surveying; and
4. Possess a high standard of technical training and experience; and
5. Possess a high standard of administrative experience.

DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• People management skills;
• Leadership skills and experience, as well as self- motivational skills;
• have a good working knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations in the workplace;
• have a good working knowledge of the Capital Works Management Framework and the Public Works;
• a good working knowledge of European and National procurement rules and processes
• Sufficient knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the construction of buildings and structures;
• have the ability to project manage the delivery of all aspects of various construction projects from feasibility through to completion;
• have the ability to manage financial resources within a budgetary control framework;
• display an ability to manage, advise and partake in adjudication, conciliation, arbitration and dispute resolution on construction projects;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• Budget preparation and management skills;
• Planning and organisational skills;
• possess strong ICT skills and have the ability to analyse and interrogate data readily, and to pinpoint the critical information and address issues logically;
• Current, full, unendorsed, Class B driver’s license and use of own car;

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.

Application forms and further particulars including qualifications, duties and competencies for this post are available on our website at http://www.wicklow.ie