Quantity Surveyor, State Org, Cork

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Cork, Cork, Ireland Cpl Full time

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Quantity Surveyor, State Org, Cork, Cork
Client:

Cpl

Location:

Cork, Ireland

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

17a2e63a9664

Job Views:

7

Posted:

15.08.2025

Job Description:

Quantity Surveying Advisor

(Chief Assistant Technical Services Officer)

Location: Regional (Cork / Kerry) - Office based in Cork

Organisation Type: Public Sector – Health Infrastructure

Salary: Competitive, in line with public sector pay scales

Contract Type: Ongoing

About the Role

Our client, a state organisation's Capital & Estates division, responsible for the planning and delivery of healthcare services across Ireland, is seeking to appoint an experienced and professionally qualified Quantity Surveying Advisor to join its Capital & Estates team.

This is a senior-level role within a multi-disciplinary, regionally based estate function that manages the procurement, development, and operation of the health service's physical infrastructure. The successful candidate will support the delivery of major and minor capital projects across a range of healthcare environments, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, value for money, and compliance with public procurement regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing strategic commercial, procurement, and contractual advice to capital development programmes.
  • Overseeing performance of external Quantity Surveying consultants and internal project controls.
  • Supporting capital programme delivery, from concept to completion, aligned with national health priorities.
  • Advising on procurement strategies, cost management practices, and life-cycle cost planning.
  • Ensuring projects meet government infrastructure and sustainability standards.
  • Preparing and reviewing Capital Submissions, including cost plans, tender documentation, and performance reports.
  • Contributing to the development of standardised procedures and best practices in project and cost management.
  • Representing the function in multidisciplinary teams and supporting national and regional delivery priorities.

Person Specification

Ideally coming from projects with:

  • Government bodies and state agencies (e.g., local authorities)
  • Health service providers
  • Multidisciplinary consultancies
  • Main contractors and developers
  • FM and estates outsourcing companies
  • Education, transport, and utilities sectors

To be eligible, candidates must have:

  • A Level 8 (or higher) qualification in Quantity Surveying, accredited by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), or hold an equivalent recognized qualification.
  • Registration (or eligibility) as a Quantity Surveyor under the Building Control Act.
  • Full professional membership (or eligibility) of SCSI and/or RICS.
  • 5 - 7 years' relevant professional experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within public sector, consultancy, or contractor environments.
  • Proven knowledge of public procurement legislation, capital project lifecycles, and cost planning methodologies.
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to:

  • Contribute to the development of a world-class, sustainable healthcare estate.
  • Play a key role in shaping healthcare infrastructure across Ireland.
  • Work within a national team of built environment professionals.
  • Access continuous professional development and structured career progression.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying to;

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