Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Applications are invited for the position of Quantity Surveyor on the Networks Contracting Procurement Team. The Networks Contracting Procurement team is responsible for the procurement of a range of contractors and services that enable ESB Networks to deliver its major capital work program. Working closely with the business, Networks Contracting Procurement's primary objective is to obtain best value in terms of cost, quality and service in the procurement of major capital works and services and to maintain the highest standards of ethics, health, safety, environment and sustainability in all dealings with the market.

The Quantity Surveyor will work with the procurement team and with their colleagues in the Networks business and with Engineering and Major Projects, to procure major capital works and services and to achieve best value for money, while ensuring compliance with EU Directives, statutory regulations, internal procedures and ESB Code of Ethics.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting end to end EPC, Civil and Electrical Contracting tender processes in accordance with ESB procurement procedures and statutory regulations.
• Working closely with framework owners/managers within ESB Networks and Engineering and Major Projects to define their requirements and identify appropriate procurement strategies.
• Assist in the preparation of annual procurement plans, Category Plans and Source Plans for EPC, Civil and Electrical categories of spend.
• Utilising procurement and market knowledge, provide support, advice, and direction for these categories of spend.
• Ensure procurement legislation/procedures are followed and maintained.
• Work with legal/insurance department in the preparation/development of contracts, bonding requirements etc.
• Supporting the building of quality relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including key vendors/suppliers).
• Facilitate preparation and issue of mini-tenders and tenders for contracts and frameworks.
• Manage the procurement aspects of existing contracts and framework agreements.
• Guide others in resolving complex issues in specialised areas.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience.
• Significant Experience in the Procurement or Contract/Commercial management of Construction Projects.
• A high level of commitment, commercial acumen, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience in drafting tender documents and contracts for major building, civil engineering, or utilities projects.
• A clear focus on delivery of high-quality work.
• An appreciation of EU and Irish Government policies and legislation in relation to procurement.
• An ability to work and share knowledge and competencies within a team structure.
• A very good working knowledge and experience of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Effective time management.
• Experience in procurement of works under either Public Procurement Directive or Utilities Directive.
• Experience with SAP and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of/experience in FIDIC suite of Construction Contracts.

Qualifications

• Level 8 Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Full Irish/EU drivers licence and access to car.
• Safe Pass
• Experience in issuing tenders through the eTenders portal.
• ASCSI/MRICS qualified with legal registration under the Building Control Act 2007.
• Experience with SAP and experience in SharePoint.
• Advanced Excel skills

Base Location

Agreed base location - Flexible (ESB Networks office location).

Please Note: ESB Networks Procurement is based in Finglas, Dublin.

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working will be a feature of this role, combining remote working with attendance at base for in-person collaboration one day per week, subject to ongoing review. There will also be a requirement to attend occasional meetings in Finglas or other locations. Occasional travel may also be required.

Work Input

8:30 – 16:45, Monday to Friday

Anticipated start date

October 2025

Duration

24 months

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Utilities, Electric Power Generation, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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